How to Check if the Driving License Has Been Archived?
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Search for the official website of the local traffic management department, enter the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Management Platform, and select the corresponding local website. On the homepage, there are services for motor vehicles and driving licenses. Click on personal login, and register first if you haven't already. After logging in, you will see the personal homepage with many navigation bar options. Click on the User Information Management section. This query requires binding your driving license first. Follow the website prompts to complete the binding process. Under User Information Management, there is a section for driving license affiliation, which includes the driving license number and archive number. The archive is stored at the local traffic management department where you took your driving test.
I'm quite the expert when it comes to driver's license archiving matters, having gone through the renewal process myself before. The easiest way is to whip out your phone, open the Traffic Management 12123 app, log in and navigate to the 'Driver's License Services' section to find 'Driver's License Information' – it clearly displays your file number and validity period in black and white. If everything shows as normal, you're good to go! If you don't feel comfortable relying solely on the app, the most reliable method is to visit the DMV counter in person. Just bring your ID card for the staff to scan, and the system will immediately reveal whether your license has been archived. Recently, while handling traffic violations at the traffic police station, I discovered their system can also check archive status – you can casually ask about it while you're there. I've heard some local government websites offer this service too, but personally I'd recommend sticking with the official app. You can even do it while sitting on the toilet! Just remember to hit the 'Update' button to refresh the effective date after checking.
