How to Select a Pure Number Jing A License Plate in Beijing?

[DelMelanie]

The following are the methods to select a Jing A license plate in Beijing: 1. First create and then select by yourself: When selecting a license plate, you should first try to create one by yourself. After the self-creation opportunities are exhausted, proceed with self-selection. There are a total of 100 license plate numbers available for selection through self-creation and self-selection. If self-creation is not successful, during the self-selection process, you will have 5 opportunities, with 10 license plate numbers provided for the car owner to choose from each time. It is essential to select a preferred license plate in each round and never give up. 2. If self-selection is unsatisfactory, go for on-site selection: If the self-selected license plate still does not meet the car owner's requirements, the last resort is to go for on-site self-selection. A total of 50 numbers are provided for on-site self-selection, bringing the total number of options to 150 throughout the entire process. After selection, go to the vehicle management office at the scheduled time to have the license plate installed.

[LouisDella]

Getting a pure numeric Jing A license plate in Beijing is quite challenging for me as a long-time driver in the city. Currently, new license plates are allocated through a lottery system, and most of them are combinations with letters, making pure numeric plates extremely rare. I once managed to acquire an old car with a pure numeric Jing A plate by purchasing a used vehicle—a 1990s Santana with the old-style pure numeric plate. However, be cautious: transferring ownership requires you to first have a car purchase quota, which is obtained through the lottery or bidding system, and the chances of winning are very low. I recommend keeping an eye on the used car market or auctions, as some older models might still have such plates. But avoid black market deals—they’re risky and often scams. Also, new energy vehicles now come with green plates, which are outside the Jing A system, so pure numeric plates are out of the question. In short, patience and finding a reliable channel are key.

[LincolnLynn]

When I first learned to drive in Beijing, I was also curious about how to get a pure numeric Jing A license plate, which felt particularly prestigious. After asking experienced drivers, I learned that I needed to first apply for a car purchase quota through the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau's lottery website, but the chances of winning were slim—it was all about luck. Buying a second-hand car with a plate was a shortcut. My friend found an old Toyota at the Huaxiang used car market with a pure numeric plate, and during the transfer, he could use his own quota. However, you need to pay attention to the relocation restrictions policy and avoid buying cars that are too old, as they might not be roadworthy. Pure numeric plates are mostly found on vintage cars; nowadays, new license plates are randomly generated with letters dominating. New energy vehicles have a separate numbering system, so this approach won’t work for them. I think it’s best not to just focus on appearances—safety and legality come first. It’s worth visiting several dealerships to ask around.

[Isabella]

From my perspective, Beijing A pure-number license plates are extremely rare in Beijing. Under the current lottery policy, most newly issued plates contain a mix of letters, with pure numbers being limited to a handful of historical vehicles or special-purpose cars. When purchasing used cars, some models like the 1990s-era Jettas or Fukangs might come with such plates, but the transfer requires a personal quota. Obtaining a quota through the lottery or bidding process is time-consuming. The new energy vehicle license plate system operates independently and doesn't apply to Beijing A plates. If you have connections, auctions occasionally release rare plates, but at high costs and significant risks. I recommend consulting authorized 4S dealerships or vehicle transfer centers rather than chasing novelty blindly.