Can Unconfirmed License Plates Be Self-Designed After Expiry?
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Unconfirmed license plate numbers cannot be self-designed after expiry. Below is relevant information about license plate selection: 1. Handling of unconfirmed license plates: Numbers that are not confirmed within the deadline will be returned to the random number pool after 90-120 days. 2. Notes for online license plate selection: During the basic information entry phase, users can complete this stage at any time. The pre-selection phase operates daily from 09:00 to 21:00. Each vehicle can self-design up to 20 license plates and randomly select numbers 5 times. New vehicle (including new energy vehicle) registration, used vehicle transfer, and used vehicle import pre-selection services support both self-design and random selection methods; new energy vehicle license plate replacement pre-selection services only support random selection.
A few days ago, I helped a friend with their license plate matters. License plates that are overdue for confirmation can no longer be self-selected because they are automatically reclaimed by the system. That's how the rules are set—once the confirmation period (e.g., 72 hours after selecting the number) expires, the number is returned to the pool for others to choose. Avoiding overdue confirmation is simple: just confirm the selected number immediately in the app without delay. If it's already overdue, don’t dwell on it—just log back into the system and apply for a new selection. The process isn’t difficult and takes just a few minutes. Remember to use phone alarms for important tasks to avoid missing the registration deadline.
