How many days does it usually take to get the license after passing the test?
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After passing the test, the time to obtain the driver's license is divided into two time nodes: same-day issuance and next-day issuance. In some areas, generally after passing all the driving test subjects, the vehicle management office will process the license within one working day, and you can even get the license two hours after the test. The specific time to receive the license may vary by region, so you can consult your instructor for details. Below are some notes about receiving the license: Same-day issuance: If you finish the subject four test early in the morning, you can collect the driver's license at the vehicle management office in the afternoon. However, more and more vehicle management offices have canceled the on-site license collection process, meaning you cannot get the license on the same day. The advantage of same-day issuance is that you get the license quickly and can have it as early as possible. The disadvantage is that you may have to wait for a long time at the vehicle management office, which can be time-consuming. Next-day issuance: In this case, the student does not need to go to the vehicle management office. Instead, the driver's license is mailed via same-city courier. After passing subject four, the vehicle management office staff will ask you to fill in the mailing address and contact phone number. Once the license is processed on the test day, a courier will deliver it within the same city. Due to the short distance, the license will be mailed to the student the next day. However, this mailing method requires the student to pay the courier fee.
I just got my driver's license last month, so I'm the best person to talk about this. From passing the subject four test to receiving the license only took 3 days, but the speed really varies by location. In our driving school group chat, some people got their electronic licenses the same day, while the paper version took 5 days to arrive by mail. My advice is to scan the QR code and bind the Traffic Management 12123 APP on the exam day to check the license production progress anytime. If there's no update after a week, remember to call the DMV—sometimes the documents get stuck in the system. I heard someone filled in the wrong mailing address and had to make two trips to the DMV, so double-check your info before receiving the license! Once you get it, immediately put on the 'novice driver' sticker—the 12-month probation period has many rules, and new drivers know that nervous feeling all too well.
