What does the driver's license file number mean?

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VonCameron
07/24/25 9:38am
Driver's license file number is the ID number of the driver's license. Each driver's license has a unique file number, just like each person has a unique ID number. Through the file number, you can check which vehicle management office issued the driver's license and also inquire about personal demerit points. The file number is usually a 12-digit string code, where the first 2 digits represent the province code of the driver's license, the 3rd to 4th digits represent the county code, and the last 8 digits are the sequential number assigned by the local vehicle management office. Note that after obtaining a driver's license, a file will be generated in the vehicle management office's online system. This file is used to store violation information and handling status. When checking a driver's license, traffic police not only verify the information on the license but also check violation records through the file number. This is why the supplementary page of the driver's license, though containing few words, is indispensable. If the driver's license number or file number becomes illegible due to damage or stains, you should promptly apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office and avoid driving motor vehicles in the meantime.
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Corey
08/11/25 4:57am
I had to replace my driver's license within the first year of getting it, and I specifically asked the traffic police about the file number. It's that 12-digit red number at the bottom of the supplementary page of your license, which is essentially the ID number for your driver's license. The DMV uses it to quickly retrieve all your driving records, whether it's for handling traffic violations, additional driving tests, or transferring your license. Last time I dealt with an out-of-town violation at a self-service machine, entering the file number was even faster than scanning my ID card. Never share this number casually. It only costs 15 yuan to replace a lost license, but if someone misuses it, you're in trouble. This number stays the same even when you renew or upgrade your license—like mine remained unchanged when I upgraded from a C1 to a D motorcycle license.
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