If I don't want the license plate number selected on 12123, can I choose one at the DMV?

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Mateo
07/30/25 9:13am
If you don't want the license plate number selected on 12123, you can choose one from 50 options at the DMV. First, check whether you have confirmed your selection. If you selected a number but didn't confirm it, you can go to the DMV to choose a number on-site without any negative consequences. However, if you have already confirmed your selection, it is generally not possible to cancel it. The only option is to wait until the 15-day validity period of the license plate expires, and then bring the required vehicle documents to the DMV to select a new number and register. Please note that if you successfully select a number online but then abandon it, you will be blacklisted by the DMV and will not be able to use online selection services for the next two years. Important notes for new vehicle number selection: When selecting a number, you must carefully enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and personal information as required by the system. The information entered must exactly match the registration information at the DMV; otherwise, the pre-selected license plate number will be canceled. After successful selection, the license plate number will be reserved for 15 working days starting from the second day. During this period, you cannot use the internet to select another number or modify the submitted information. If registration is not completed within the deadline, the pre-selected license plate number will be canceled, and the user will be blacklisted and unable to use online selection services for two years.
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