Is there an electronic version of the vehicle license?

[OmarDella]

Currently, there is no electronic version of the motor vehicle license. After binding with the Traffic Management 12123 app, you can only query the relevant information of the motor vehicle online, but it cannot be used as an electronic license. The motor vehicle license must be carried with the vehicle when driving. The information on the license includes the vehicle license plate number, vehicle type, nature of use, owner's name and address, brand and model of the motor vehicle, vehicle identification number, and engine number. Below is related content: Procedure for replacing a lost vehicle license: The replacement of a vehicle license should be processed at the local vehicle management office where the license was issued, meaning it is currently not possible to handle it in a different location. You can either handle it yourself or authorize someone else to do it. If you are in a different location, you can authorize someone else to handle it by presenting a power of attorney, which requires the signatures of both the vehicle owner and the authorized person. In cities where the online vehicle management office is available, you can complete the replacement procedure directly on the official website of the vehicle management office. When applying for a replacement license, the vehicle should be within the regular inspection cycle. Before the vehicle management office issues the new license, the motor vehicle without a license should cease operation; otherwise, it may face penalty points and fines. Required documents for vehicle license replacement: Motor vehicle license application form, original and copy of the owner's ID card, one standard photo of the vehicle. If authorizing someone else, a power of attorney and the original and copy of the authorized person's ID card are also required.

[Gonzalez]

I've encountered document checks on long-distance trips before, so I specifically looked into this. Nowadays, many provinces and cities are promoting electronic driving licenses. For example, in Guangdong, I've bound mine to the 'Yueshengshi' mini-program. I've actually used it several times in practice—traffic police can scan a QR code to see all the information. However, there are two points to note: first, it's not yet universally accepted nationwide, so you still need to carry the physical license when traveling out of province; second, when applying, make sure to use the official government traffic app and avoid downloading counterfeit software. While the electronic version is convenient, it's safest to use it in conjunction with the paper version.

[StJesse]

Young people nowadays prefer to handle things on their phones. For example, electronic driving licenses are recognized by traffic police here. The steps are super simple: just download the 12123 Traffic Management APP, register and log in, then tap the 'Driver's License' or 'Vehicle License' icon on the homepage. But I'd recommend checking if your city has enabled this feature. A friend of mine tried using it in an unsupported area and ended up being fined for not carrying physical documents. The most reliable way is to add the electronic license to your mobile wallet, so you can access it offline too.

[LeMalia]

As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I've witnessed the transition from paper to electronic documents. Nowadays, electronic vehicle licenses are indeed legally valid, especially during random checks—last year while traveling in Hangzhou, I forgot my physical license but smoothly passed inspection by presenting the electronic version from my Alipay card folder. However, I must remind middle-aged car owners: simply taking a photo for storage won't suffice; you must apply for the official version with dynamic anti-counterfeiting codes through authorized platforms. Additionally, physical documents are still required for vehicle ownership transfers.

[Stephen]

Now, Didi drivers are all using electronic documents. In practical use, several key points have been observed: the electronic driving license from the Traffic Management 12123 app and the electronic label affixed to the front windshield are linked for verification; just bring your phone when you go out; but be mindful of three things—it's awkward if your phone runs out of battery; rental company vehicles might not have binding permissions; and traffic police in other regions may require physical documents. I'm used to keeping a copy of the physical document in my phone case for double insurance.