How Long Does It Take to Apply for an Electronic Driver's License?
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Electronic driver's license applications are generally processed using ID card information, and citizens can complete the application in just 1 minute. However, if the conditions for applying with an ID card photo are not met, the process will be more complex. Application Method: After clicking the APP, drivers enter the "Business Center" and can find the "Electronic Driver's License" module under driver's license services. Upon clicking, the system will review whether the conditions for applying with an ID card photo are met. If met, the application request will be submitted directly, and the electronic driver's license will be generated after system approval. Electronic Driver's License Distribution Channel: The electronic driver's license will be issued through the nationally unified Traffic Management 12123 platform. Drivers in cities where the service is available can log in to Traffic Management 12123 and follow the prompts to apply for an electronic driver's license. Important Note: The applicant's driver's license must be valid. If the driver's license is suspended, temporarily revoked, overdue for medical examination, overdue for review, or announced as invalid, the electronic driver's license cannot be applied for.
As a professional who frequently handles driver's license services for clients, the speed of electronic driver's license approval is faster than many people think. Most cities now have opened the online application channel through the Traffic Management 12123 platform. After uploading ID card and driver's license photos as required, the system's automatic approval rate is very high. In my experience, applications submitted during the day usually generate an electronic driver's license within two to three hours. However, if there are issues like blurry photos or system delays, it can take up to three days at most. It's advisable to avoid applying during peak hours in the morning and evening, and also to check if the mobile phone number matches the one registered with the vehicle management office, otherwise, not receiving the SMS verification code could cause delays.