What is the online license plate selection process for used cars?

[SanRobert]

Here is an introduction to the online license plate selection process for used cars: 1. User Registration: Used car owners who wish to pre-select license plates must first register as users. The registrant must be the buyer (individual or organization) listed on the used car invoice, and no one else can act as a proxy. If the buyer is an individual: They can register as an internet user on the Internet Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform or bring their original ID card to the nearest vehicle management office's internet window for in-person registration. If the buyer is an organization: The user can only register by bringing the relevant documents to the internet window of the vehicle management office in their district for in-person registration. 2. License Plate Selection: The online license plate selection for used cars shares the same pool of numbers as new cars, offering two selection modes: 20 attempts at self-composed selection and 5 attempts (10 numbers each) at random selection. Apart from entering and confirming the used car information, the rest of the process is the same as the pre-selection of license plates for new cars.

[DelGraham]

That day I handled the online selection of a used car license plate by myself using the Traffic Management 12123 app. First, I had to log in to the app with a real-name registered account. In the service center, I selected 'Used Vehicle Plate Selection,' clicked 'Used Vehicle Transfer Registration,' and then had to enter key information such as the VIN and the original registration certificate number—even a single wrong digit would fail the verification. Plate selection is divided into random and self-composed options: the random option gives you 20 choices from the system with a 90-second time limit, while the self-composed option allows 20 attempts to create a preferred plate number. After confirming the number, the system provides a confirmation voucher, and within three days, you just need to bring the registration certificate and ID card to the DMV to complete the procedures. A few taps on the phone at home got it done, saving two hours of queuing at the counter and avoiding the scorching heat.

[VonMiles]

Based on the experience of handling hundreds of vehicles, I recommend performing the license plate selection before the ownership transfer for convenience. Open the 12123 app, go to the 'Motor Vehicle Services' section, and select 'Transfer Registration'. Pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters when entering the original vehicle registration certificate number. The VIN can be found in the lower left corner of the windshield - it's advisable to take a photo for verification. For plate selection, I usually try my luck with random options first, and if no good numbers come up, I switch to custom selection. Birthday-related letter combinations tend to have higher success rates. Remember to screenshot the confirmation page after completion. Within three days, visit the DMV to pay a 50-yuan fee and collect the metal plates. The key is to verify that the registration certificate information matches the system records - otherwise, all efforts will be in vain.

[JaxonMarie]

We office workers hate going to the government service hall the most, this process is a real time-saver. During lunch break, open the 12123 app, click 'Service Handling' - 'Vehicle Number Selection', choose the used car type, then enter the 17-digit VIN, and fill in the first six digits of the original owner's ID. For random selection, click 'Refresh Batch' five times, with ten numbers to choose from in each batch. Once I made up a personalized number like 'SK2024' and actually got it. The whole process took just ten minutes, with a final reminder to bring the old license plate to the DMV for recycling.

[AngelaMarie]

Several common mistakes to note during operation: The registration certificate number is the 13-digit mixed code on the barcode of the third page, and some people mistakenly fill in the registration date. Do not omit the final check digit letter of the VIN. Avoid platform-prohibited combinations like '250' for self-selected numbers, and you can check the available number pool first. When submitting information, ensure the new owner's name matches the account's real-name verification. Last year, an application for my father-in-law was stalled due to a name mismatch. It's advisable to prepare the vehicle registration certificate (big green book) and the original owner's ID photos in advance. Upon successful number selection, the system will send a confirmation code via SMS, which must be presented at the DMV.

[OPaislee]

This license plate selection mechanism is actually a progressive step in facilitating public services. The system defaults to retaining the original number, which must be processed within one year after the transfer, while online selection offers more freedom. For self-composed plates, the combination must comply with regulations: the first character cannot be I or O, and the following four digits can have a maximum of two letters. Randomly assigned numbers are all from recently released batches. A little-known fact: the platform operates from 8 AM to 10 PM daily, and coveted numbers like '888' are most likely to be drawn when new batches are released in the morning. During the transfer, bring the new plate voucher and the old license plate, and the window will issue a new vehicle registration certificate in just ten minutes.