How long does it take to review a personal incremental quota application?
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For personal incremental quota applications submitted before 24:00 on the 8th of each month, the review results will be announced on the 23rd of the same month and included in that month's quota allocation. Applications submitted after the 9th of the month will have their review results announced on the 23rd of the following month and included in the next month's quota allocation. Additional information: According to regulations, individuals who meet the following conditions can apply for incremental quotas. Individual businesses applying for incremental quotas will follow the same regulations as personal applications. Applicants must be residents of the city, including: 1. Local registered residents; 2. Active-duty military personnel stationed in the city (including armed police forces); 3. Residents from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and foreigners who hold valid identification and have continuously resided in the city for more than two years, with a cumulative residence of at least nine months each year; 4. Non-local registered residents who hold a valid local residence permit and have continuously paid social insurance in the city for more than 24 months (excluding retroactive payments).
The review process for applying for an individual incremental license plate quota generally takes between 15 to 30 days, depending on your city's policies. For example, when I lived in Beijing, my application only took 18 days, but in my friend's hometown Chengdu, it dragged on for almost a month. During peak application periods, such as the end of the year when there are more applicants, the process can extend up to 40 days. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid peak times and submit your application at the beginning of the month to save time. Before uploading your documents, make sure to check that your ID card, proof of residence, and vehicle purchase intent letter are complete, as any omissions will require additional time to rectify. While waiting, you can use shared bikes or public transportation instead of rushing to buy a car, as there's no use worrying if the quota hasn't been approved yet. Overall, two weeks to a month is quite common, and it's important to regularly check the progress on your local transportation app to avoid missing any updates.
