How Long Does It Take to Receive a New License Plate by Mail?

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McJordan
07/29/25 1:23pm
Generally, it takes 3-4 days for a new license plate to be delivered by mail. EMS (Express Mail Service) is the designated courier for license plates by the Vehicle Management Office, and the delivery speed may be slightly slower. Typically, from the time the license plate is mailed out to the time the owner receives it, it should not exceed one week at the latest. Below are the detailed explanations: 11183 Phone Inquiry: 11183 is the customer service number for China Post EMS. After dialing, transfer to a customer service representative and provide your license plate number to inquire about the logistics status of your plate. Generally, it takes 3-4 days for the license plate to arrive. The license plate mailing service is provided by EMS, and the delivery speed may be a bit slower. From the time the plate is mailed out to the time the owner receives it, it should not exceed one week. Traffic Management 12123 App Inquiry: Register and log in to the app (for iOS 15 or above, version V2.8.1B437). Under the 'Online Progress' section, you can track the status of your license plate. Once the plate is produced and mailed out, you can also check the logistics details. If your phone number is linked, you will receive an SMS notification when the plate is dispatched. Postal App Inquiry: For iOS 15 or above, download the official China Post app, 'Youzheng APP' (V3.5.5). Open the app and locate the 'Mail Progress' search bar at the top. Click to enter the inquiry page, select 'Motor Vehicle License Plate,' and input your license plate number or application number to check the status. The Traffic Management 12123 app is the official client of the Internet Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform, supported by the Traffic Management Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. It provides a wide range of services for vehicle owners and drivers, including user registration, vehicle and driver's license management, violation handling, traffic safety information inquiries, reminders, guidance, and road access services. The Vehicle Management Office, officially known as the Vehicle Administration Office, is primarily responsible for handling vehicle registration, modifications, transfers, mortgages, and deregistration. It also processes applications for driver's licenses, replacements, renewals, and reviews, as well as other vehicle- and driver-related services. Issues such as improperly filled forms or failure to sign and stamp as required should be reported to the supervisory department.
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