If I didn't confirm the online license plate selection, can I go to the 4S store to choose the next day?
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No, you need to wait for three working days before reselecting at the vehicle management office. Online vehicle management office license plate selection opportunities: There are two chances to select a license plate online: one at the online vehicle management office and one at the physical vehicle management office. Carefully enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) and personal information as required by the system. The entered information must exactly match the registration information at the vehicle management office; otherwise, the selection will be invalid. Three working days retention: After successful self-selection, the license plate number will be reserved for three working days starting from the second day. During this period, vehicles that have successfully selected a license plate number online are not allowed to reselect or modify the submitted information via the internet.
I accidentally didn’t confirm my online license plate selection, but the next day, the 4S store was able to handle it just fine. 4S stores have cooperative systems with the DMV, and the staff can help you re-select a plate online. The plate inventory is updated daily, so there’s no need to worry about missing out. However, it’s best to go early for plate selection—before 9 a.m., when there are fewer people, to avoid queues that might delay the process. By the way, don’t overthink the numbers when selecting a new plate; randomly picking one saves time and hassle, since good luck isn’t an everyday thing. Remember to bring your ID and car purchase contract, explain the situation directly at the store, and they’ll handle it quickly. That’s how I did it last time I bought a car, and it only took half an hour to finish the selection—the whole process went smoothly, and I drove home feeling at ease.
You can definitely go to the 4S store the next day to pick a license plate number. I'm an experienced online shopper, but the first time I selected a plate online, I forgot to confirm and thought all my efforts were wasted. When I rushed to the 4S store, the staff said it was no problem—they have a professional system to help with the reapplication. The actual process is very simple: just explain to the staff that you forgot to confirm, and they’ll enter your information to retrieve the available number pool for you to pick your favorite. A heads-up: license plate numbers are limited, so go early to grab popular combinations. I’ve also heard some people bring snacks to pass the time while waiting. In short, don’t worry about the delay—just contact the 4S store to schedule a visit, and you’ll surely pick a great one.
You can go to the 4S shop the next day to complete the license plate selection. The unconfirmed numbers in the system will be automatically canceled, and the staff at the shop will assist you in reselecting, which is convenient and fast. Bring your documents directly to the site, don't delay too long. Random combinations are also quite practical when selecting numbers, don't spend too much effort on it.
