How to Cancel the Exemption from Inspection Applied for on 12123?
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To cancel the application for the exemption from inspection on 12123, you can do so via the 12123 APP, visit the vehicle management office to cancel the application, or call the vehicle management office to cancel the application. Related details are as follows: 1. Introduction to 12123: 12123 is a mobile APP where you can apply for the exemption from inspection. 2. Regulations on Exemption from Inspection: According to the new regulations, non-commercial vehicles within 6 years can apply for online exemption from inspection. Although the vehicles are exempt from inspection for 6 years, it is still necessary to collect the annual inspection label every 2 years. Many vehicle owners apply for the exemption from inspection via the 12123 APP.
Last time I helped my uncle with this matter, actually after applying for the exemption mark on 12123, in many cases there's no need to specifically cancel it. Nowadays, the electronic mark and the paper mark have the same effect, and even if you've already applied for the paper mark, it doesn't matter—the old mark automatically becomes invalid once the new term takes effect. If you really need to cancel the application, you can only revoke it through the 'Online Progress' section in the APP before the business is accepted. However, once when I was helping a friend, I found that if the system shows 'Certificate in Process,' it can't be canceled anymore. In the end, we just refused to accept the mailed inspection mark, and after a few days, the system automatically updated the status to 'Canceled.' Later, we just reapplied online. If you really can't figure it out, I suggest going directly to the DMV—the window service can handle it in just three minutes, so don’t waste too much time struggling with it.
Once, while slacking off at work, I secretly applied for an inspection exemption sticker but ended up filling in the wrong information in a panic. Calling the 12123 customer service, I learned that once the application is submitted, it can't be directly canceled—it all depends on the application status. If it shows 'Under Review,' it might still be revoked, but if it jumps to 'Completed,' then it's a no-go. The customer service advised me to simply wait for the mail and, upon receiving it, not to open it but to take it directly to the DMV to return it. Later, a DMV assistant officer taught me a trick: file a complaint in the app with the application number and explain the situation. The backend team would see it and help halt the process. However, it's best to handle this at least two months before the deadline; leaving it until the end of the month might be too late.
