How to proceed after successful online application for vehicle transfer registration?
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Apply through the Traffic Management 12123 platform. After logging in, navigate to [Vehicle Services] —> [Vehicle Transfer Registration Application] to enter the business process. Fill in the vehicle details requiring the application, select the destination city on the transfer location interface, and check the destination identity proof. On the information confirmation screen, verify details such as owner, license plate type, license plate number, etc. After confirming accuracy, click to obtain the verification code.
When you receive the online vehicle transfer notification, don't just wait at home. The first step is to personally visit the DMV. Remember to bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. When submitting materials at the counter, staff will guide you to the inspection area to verify details like the engine number and VIN. If the original license plate hasn't been removed, it must be taken off and surrendered on-site. Next comes the license plate selection process - you can either choose from 50 options on-site or pre-select via the 12123 Traffic Management App. Finally, pay the administrative fee, get temporary plates, and drive away. Your new metal plates usually arrive by mail within 3-5 days. The most time-consuming part is waiting in line for inspection, so we recommend going early on weekdays to avoid peak hours and prevent wasting half a day.
Last time I handled the vehicle transfer directly at the DMV. After successfully applying online, I first removed the old license plate myself and placed it in the trunk. It's mandatory to bring the original vehicle registration certificate and license. At the service hall, I scanned a code to get a queue number. While waiting for my turn, I submitted the materials at the counter, then waited for the staff in reflective vests to inspect the vehicle. The inspection focuses on checking for any modification traces on the body, ensuring the tire size matches exactly with the registration photo, and that all lights are functional. After the inspection, I returned to the counter to select a new license plate number. Nowadays, many places support retaining the original number, so I kept my old license plate. Finally, after paying 120 yuan and receiving temporary plates, I was ready to hit the road. The new license plate was delivered to my home via EMS in just three days. A reminder: don’t forget to update the compulsory traffic insurance promptly, as failing to do so might affect the annual inspection.
