How to Apply for an Electronic Driver's License with an Out-of-Town Driver's License?
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Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP on your mobile phone and register after installation. Click the registration button, enter your personal information according to the prompts for individual user registration, then check the agreement box to complete the registration. After completing the registration, the login interface will be displayed. Enter your ID number and password to log in, set up the gesture password, and then enter the APP application interface. 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 then you can complete the application for the electronic driver's license and vehicle license.
After moving to a new city from another province, I urgently needed to apply for an electronic driver's license. The process is actually not complicated. First, since my driver's license was originally issued in another province, I had to go to the local vehicle management office to complete the transfer procedure: bring my ID card, original driver's license, residence certificate or temporary residence permit, fill out a form at the counter, and pay a small fee (about 20 yuan). The local driver's license could be issued on the spot. After completing this, I downloaded the Traffic Management 12123 APP, registered an account, and logged in with my phone number. On the homepage, I found the option for the electronic version of the driver's license, clicked the application button, and followed the instructions to upload photos of the front and back of my ID card, images of the main and supplementary pages of my new driver's license, and a clear selfie (without hats or glasses). After submission, the review is usually completed within a day or two. Once notified, I could view and use the electronic driver's license in the APP. The entire process was done on my phone, which is especially suitable for busy young people like me who have just moved here, saving the hassle of running around to get a physical card. Now, when driving out, it's very convenient to open the electronic license anytime. If your driver's license is from another province, remember to complete the transfer first and don't skip steps to avoid unnecessary trouble.
I've been driving for over a decade and have plenty of experience applying for electronic driver's licenses from out-of-town. If your license was issued by another province, first go to the local traffic police station or vehicle management office to transfer it to your current location: bring your ID and original driver's license, fill out forms and pay fees on-site, usually done in half a day. After the transfer, download the Traffic Management 12123 app on your smartphone, register and log in, then go to the business center to apply for the electronic version of your driver's license. The upload requirements are simple: your ID photo should be complete and clear, the driver's license page should be photographed clearly without glare, and your portrait shouldn't be too blurry. After submission, wait for approval, which is usually very fast. When I applied, I found it quite reliable—showing it on my phone while driving, and the police recognized it without complaint. Especially when working or visiting relatives out of town, this feature is a great help, eliminating the risk of losing your physical documents. The app is easy to use; don't overcomplicate it, just follow the steps one by one. Even middle-aged and elderly friends can handle it easily—the system is quite user-friendly.
