How Long Does It Take to Receive a Used Car License Plate by Mail?
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Generally, it takes 3-4 days for a used car license plate to be delivered by mail. EMS (Express Mail Service) is the designated courier for license plate delivery by the vehicle management office, and the delivery speed may be slightly slower. From the time the license plate is mailed out to the time the owner receives it, it usually does not exceed one week at the latest. Below are detailed explanations: 11183 Phone Inquiry: 11183 is the phone number for China Post EMS. After dialing, transfer to a customer service representative and provide the license plate number to inquire about the logistics status. Generally, it takes 3-4 days for a license plate to be delivered by mail. The license plate mailing service is provided by EMS, and the delivery speed may be slightly slower. From the time the license plate is mailed out to the time the owner receives it, it usually does not exceed one week at the latest. Traffic Management 12123 App Inquiry: Register and log in to the app (for Apple devices with iOS 15 or above, Traffic Management 12123 App V2.8.1B437). Under the "Online Progress" section, you can check the progress of your license plate. Once the license plate is produced and mailed out, you can also track the logistics. If your phone number is registered, you will receive an SMS notification when the license plate is mailed. Postal App Inquiry: For Apple devices with iOS 15 or above, download the Postal App (V3.5.5), the official app of China Post. Open the app, and at the top, there is a search bar for mail progress. Click to enter the inquiry page, select "Motor Vehicle License Plate," and enter the 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 comprehensive traffic safety services for vehicle owners and drivers, including user registration, vehicle and driver's license services, violation handling, traffic safety information inquiries, reminders, and road traffic services. The Vehicle Management Office, fully known as the Vehicle Administration Office, is primarily responsible for vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and cancellation. It also handles driver's license applications, replacements, renewals, verifications, and other related services. If there are issues such as improperly filled forms or missing signatures and seals, they should be reported to the supervisory department.
I just bought a car from the used car market, and the license plate delivery after the transfer was quite a hassle. Last time, I waited a full eight days to receive it, all because the courier was so slow. The DMV said it would be mailed out within two days after completing the procedures, but it got delayed due to the holiday. My advice to buyers is not to rush and to allow about 10 days to be safe. While waiting for the license plate, make sure to ask the seller for a temporary plate, otherwise, you’ll run into trouble if the police pull you over. The license plates are sent via standard postal mail, so it’s faster in big cities and slower in rural areas. If the documents are incomplete, it will cause further delays. In short, just relax and call the DMV to check on the progress.
