How to Apply for an Electronic Driver's License in Shanghai?

[DeJudah]

Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, and after installation, register by entering your personal information; After completing the registration, the login interface will appear. Enter your ID number and password to access the APP application interface; First, click on the driver's license to bind your driver's license information. Enter your driver's license number to complete the binding, and the system will synchronize the relevant information; Click on the driver's license to view your information, such as the validity period of the driver's license, and this completes the application for the electronic driver's license.

[DelRuth]

I just got my Shanghai e-driver's license last year, and the whole process was actually quite convenient. The most common method is to download the official 'Traffic Management 12123' app, register and log in, then find the e-driver's license application under driver's license services. Remember to prepare a digital copy of your white-background ID photo in advance, as the system will automatically retrieve your latest driver's license information. If the photo fails on-site review, I recommend going directly to the self-service machine at the traffic police station - it costs 20 yuan and gets done immediately. Nowadays many community service centers have integrated machines for medical exams and license renewal, completing both the physical exam and photo collection in just half an hour. After obtaining it, just show the digital code on your phone during traffic checks, but it's best to keep a paper copy in your car as backup - running out of phone battery would be awkward.

[DelArthur]

Getting an electronic driver's license on your phone is actually super easy. I got it done myself in just five minutes. Open Alipay and search for 'Suishenban', then find the driver's license section under the transportation category. Click 'Apply for Electronic Driver's License' and it will automatically link to your license information. The key is to make sure your phone number matches the one registered with the vehicle management office, otherwise you won't receive the verification code. Friends with out-of-town licenses need to first transfer their license to the Shanghai vehicle management office. After applying, remember to check if the effective date and permitted vehicle types are correct. Last time, my colleague found the system displayed his Class C license as a motorcycle license, and it was only corrected later at the Hongkou Vehicle Management Office counter. The electronic license allows you to check violation points and handle non-on-site violations under 6 points, saving you the hassle of queuing at the counter.

[ColemanMarie]

Veteran drivers remind you of several hard requirements for applying for an electronic driver's license: The license status must be normal and not overdue for renewal, and the demerit points must not reach 12. You must use the mobile phone number registered under your ID card for the operation; temporary numbers are not acceptable. Those who have recently renewed their license can apply directly on the app. If your license is about to expire, go to a designated hospital for a physical examination first before renewing it. The Vehicle Management Office on Minsheng Road in Pudong is the most crowded; it is recommended to go to the traffic police detachments in each district, such as the one on Yun Chuan Road in Baoshan District, where there are fewer people. Remember that the electronic driver's license cannot replace the paper version for handling situations like full-point deductions, and it's safer to carry the physical license for long-distance trips.