How long does it take to get an electronic driver's license after passing Subject 4?
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Normally, within 1-2 hours or 1-2 working days after passing Subject 4, vehicle owners can apply for their electronic driver's license. The process usually doesn't take too long, and candidates can check the status themselves on the "Traffic Management 12123" app. Immediately after passing Subject 4, you cannot apply for your electronic driver's license right away. Candidates need to wait for their relevant information to be uploaded to the system before they can check the electronic driver's license information and apply for their own electronic driver's license. The electronic version of the motor vehicle driver's license needs to be collected on the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app. The electronic driver's license is valid nationwide and can be presented in scenarios such as roadside inspections, violation handling, accident processing, driver's license services, car rentals, insurance applications, and driving qualification certification. Functions of the electronic driver's license: After obtaining it, you don't need to carry the original paper motor vehicle driver's license. When inspected by road traffic management departments, you can directly present the electronic driver's license, making it more convenient for verification. The electronic driver's license is standardized: The national unified electronic driver's license style has the same legal effect as the paper driver's license. The electronic driver's license is real-time: Generated by the national public security traffic management electronic license system, it dynamically displays changes in permitted vehicle types, traffic violation points, and other driver's license statuses. It facilitates real-time queries, presentations, and verifications. The electronic driver's license is secure: Verified and compared against the national public security traffic management electronic license resource database, it uses digital signature anti-counterfeiting technology to effectively prevent tampering and forgery, ensuring the authenticity, uniqueness, security, and reliability of the electronic driver's license. Vehicle owners should note that although the electronic driver's license is being promoted and popularized, it is still in the pilot operation phase. Therefore, different regions may have varying regulations. If you plan to apply for an electronic driver's license to drive on the road, it is advisable to check with your local traffic police department in advance to confirm whether they recognize the electronic driver's license for driving qualifications, to avoid affecting normal travel.
When I got my license last year, I checked the 12123 APP in the afternoon after passing Subject 4 and found my electronic driver's license already available. The process was really fast. Normally, after completing the test and signing, the staff uploads the documents to the vehicle management system, and the electronic license can be generated within two to three hours. My cousin in Hangzhou got his within an hour after the test. However, if there's system maintenance or document review delays, it might take up to one or two days at most. My advice is not to leave in a hurry after the test; confirm with the test center that all information is correct, then check the APP multiple times at home under the driver's license section. If it takes too long, contact the driving school to follow up as they have direct channels with the vehicle management office. Remember to register on the APP in advance and upload all required photos.
