How to Check the Vehicle License Number?
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You can inquire through the vehicle management office or the National Public Security Traffic Management Information System. Below are the relevant details: 1. Vehicle License Number: The vehicle license number refers to the digital serial code printed in the 'File Number' column on the motor vehicle license, typically a 12-digit string, facilitating the query of traffic violation records. It is usually located on the upper right side of the third line on the back page of the driving license. 2. Regulations: According to Article 8 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses,' driving a motor vehicle requires legally obtaining a motor vehicle driving license. However, it's important to note that the motor vehicle license has the characteristic of uniqueness, meaning for a specific motor vehicle, there is only one set of engine number and chassis number, and only one license plate number. Because of this, the motor vehicle license serves significant functions.
I've spent quite a few years working in auto repair shops, and checking vehicle license numbers is something that really requires careful explanation. Every time customers come for repairs without their vehicle license, I teach them to first check the center console or glove compartment - that little blue booklet is usually kept there. You can see the 12-digit alphanumeric combination on the first page. If you really can't find the original, the Traffic Management 12123 APP is quite convenient - just log in and bind your license plate to check, but you'll need to remember the last six digits of your VIN and engine number in advance. Some folks mistakenly use their license plate's last digits as the vehicle license number - that's a real joke. I remember last year a car owner made this mistake and delayed their annual inspection by a whole day. My personal suggestion is to develop good habits: always put the vehicle license back in its fixed place after maintenance, so you won't panic when urgently needed.
Just helped a friend with this issue last week. The most reliable way is to check the original vehicle license, that little blue booklet next to the windshield - the number is right there when you open it. Nowadays young people prefer using the 12123 APP - after logging in, tap your license plate under 'My Vehicles' and you'll find the vehicle license number prominently displayed on the details page. Do note that first-time binding requires facial recognition. Another less common method: when filing an insurance claim last year, I noticed the electronic insurance policy actually records the vehicle license number in the vehicle information section. If all these methods fail, you'll need to visit the DMV in person - just bring your ID card and the query counter can get it done in two minutes, though the queue might take a while.
