How to Choose a License Plate Number?

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VanVivian
07/24/25 7:39am
Log in to the local traffic police website, click on the vehicle number selection system, enter your identity information, and after verification, enter the system. Here are some related introductions about license plate numbers: 1. The role of license plate numbers: A license plate number is the identification plate of a vehicle, and its significance to the vehicle is like that of an ID number to a person. License plates are used to number and register information for various vehicles. Their main function is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs and to trace the owner and registration information of the vehicle based on the license plate. 2. Motor vehicle license plate numbers: Motor vehicle license plate numbers consist of the registration authority code and the plate number. For car license plates, the structure is divided into two rows: the upper row is the registration authority code, and the lower row is the plate number. The registration authority code is composed of 2 characters, including a Chinese character and an English letter. The Chinese character is the abbreviation of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government, and the English letter is the code of the vehicle management office.
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MariaMarie
08/11/25 3:22am
My experience of choosing a license plate number was quite interesting. Last year when I bought a car, I first registered an account on the DMV website, filled in the vehicle information, and then entered the plate selection process. There were two methods: random selection and custom options. I preferred the custom option, so I picked some meaningful number combinations, like the last digits of my wedding date with my wife, 0305; some numbers like 8 represent wealth, so I deliberately chose more 8s; but I avoided unlucky numbers like 4, and there were also regional restrictions, such as no repeated letters in certain areas. Before selecting, I checked the policies—some number ranges didn’t support self-selection, so I had to confirm in advance. The whole process went smoothly. If I lacked inspiration, I could look up online tips for plate selection. Just remember, after choosing, you must go to the DMV to register the plate within a few days to avoid expiration and starting over. I think the key is a mix of personalization and luck—don’t be too superstitious.
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