How Many Days to Get License Plate After Number Selection?

[AshleyLee]

There are two ways to obtain a license plate after number selection: selecting at the DMV or online, with different timeframes. The details are as follows: Selecting at the DMV: When selecting a number through the DMV's 50-choose-1 method, the license plate is usually already made. After choosing, you can directly collect and install it. Therefore, most car owners can receive their official license plates on the same day of registration. In larger cities with high registration volumes or during peak car-buying seasons, the DMV might not be able to print so many plates in time, usually taking 2-3 working days to issue the official plates. Online Selection: When using the online 50-choose-1 or 10-choose-1 method, the time to receive the official plate is similar to selecting at the DMV. On the registration day, you only need to show the selection voucher, and generally, you can get it the same day. When using the online self-compiled selection method, the number is usually not yet made, so it takes longer, typically completed within a week. Online selections are usually delivered by mail, with EMS taking 3-4 days.

[LeJameson]

I just got my license plate last month after completing the selection process, and it arrived in about two or three days. The production of license plates is quite fast now, depending on the method you choose. If you select the number and pick it up on-site at the DMV, they can press the plate for you right away. I chose my number online—after the DMV reviewed the information and sent it to the manufacturing plant, the plate was made the same day and then shipped via express delivery. However, efficiency varies by location. In big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, you can usually get it in two or three days, but in some smaller cities, it might take a week. During holidays or system upgrades, the process may take longer. I recommend checking the shipping status on the 12123 App right after selecting your number—it’s super convenient.

[DelJoel]

The speed of getting your license plate depends on which city you complete the procedures in. My colleague in Chengdu chose their number online and received it via express delivery the next day. However, my cousin in a small county had to wait a full five days. After the vehicle management office receives the information, the manufacturing plant can produce the license plate in as fast as 4 hours, but the transportation time varies significantly. Another important factor is the method of selecting the number: picking it up on-site can take as little as two hours, while mailing it can deliver it the next day in big cities. It's advisable to clarify the pickup location during the process; if it's nearby, making a trip yourself is the most straightforward option. Also, remember to pay the license plate manufacturing fee in advance, as failure to do so will delay the process before production begins.

[DelLuke]

The timeline for receiving license plates after number selection is quite clear. On the first day, after selecting the number and submitting the materials, it takes half a day for the DMV to review; on the second day, the license plate factory starts production, which is usually completed on the same day; on the third or fourth day, the plates are delivered by express. Currently, postal express is used for license plate delivery, and it can arrive the next day within the same city. However, it's important to note that the 130 yuan production fee must be paid in full before the plates are made, as unpaid fees will slow down the process. It's recommended to check the progress using the 12123 app, which is much better than waiting for a phone call. If the plates are delayed, you should inquire at the DMV counter, as it might be due to incorrect information stuck in the review process.