How Many Days to Get License Plate After Number Selection?
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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.
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.
