What to Do If You Don't Receive Your Driver's License After Passing Subject 4?
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You can contact the driving school where you registered or the vehicle management office to inquire about the reasons for not receiving your driver's license. In most cases, it is due to the delayed upload of the Subject 4 exam results. Under normal circumstances, you can receive your driver's license on the same day after completing the Subject 4 exam. More relevant information is as follows: 1. In a hurry: You can leave the examination venue after signing to confirm your score. Then, contact the driving school or the driving test center to explain the situation. The driving test center can mail the driver's license directly to the address specified on the license. Once you receive it, you can drive normally. 2. Note: Pay attention to the one-year probationary period. During this period, a probationary sign must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. Accumulating 12 penalty points during the probationary period is not allowed, as it will extend the probation. Probationary drivers are not permitted to drive alone on highways. If driving on a highway, a passenger with at least three years of driving experience must accompany them in the front passenger seat.
After passing the subject four test, the driver's license is usually mailed to your home within 7 to 10 days. If you haven't received it after two weeks, it's recommended to immediately check the logistics status on the Traffic Management 12123 APP. If it shows that the license has been made but not shipped, directly call the driving school or the vehicle management office to follow up. Don't forget to check if the delivery address you filled in is correct. Last time, I encountered a situation where the courier said the address was unclear and the package was returned. If you can't find any information, quickly bring your ID card to the vehicle management office counter to check the reason—it might be that your test results were not recorded in the system. In short, don't just wait; actively following up is the right way.
I got stuck on the same issue the year I got my license, and finally found out it was due to the year-end backlog at the DMV for license printing. First, don’t panic—passing the subject 4 test means you’ve qualified, and your license is secured. Checking the progress on 12123 is the easiest way; logistics delays are common. Also, contact your driving school to help follow up, as document handovers often slip through the cracks. Double-check that your address and phone number are correct, as couriers frequently misplace items in mailboxes. If you’ve waited over a month, it’s best to visit the DMV directly—on-site reprinting is faster. Remember to bring your exam registration number; a quick face scan at the counter will get it sorted.
