Is the online license plate selection pool the same as the DMV's?
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The online license plate selection pool is the same as the DMV's, and choosing vehicle license plates online is more convenient. Here are the relevant details: 1. License Plates: Vehicle license plates have no special significance; they simply indicate that the vehicle has completed registration. Vehicles with license plates must comply with the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China when driving on the road. License plates must be used correctly and replaced promptly if lost. 2. Lost License Plates: If a vehicle license plate is lost, it can be replaced at the vehicle management office or the traffic management department of the public security authority, or through the 12123 traffic management platform.
Last time I helped a friend choose a license plate, I researched this. The official platform and the DMV's number pool are indeed shared, with resources managed uniformly. You don't need to worry about which channel has better numbers—the traffic management system updates data in real-time, and both sides are synchronized. However, sometimes new number segments are released earlier on the app, while the DMV might take half a day to refresh, but this doesn't prevent you from picking your desired number. I recommend pre-selecting on 12123 first, as it offers more filtering options and allows previews. Once you've made your choice, remember to confirm it at the DMV within three days. In practice, there's hardly any difference—don't be misled by online rumors; the resource pool is the same.
