Where to Check the Authenticity of a Driver's License?
2 Answers
Search for the official website of the local Public Security Department in a search engine, and find the "Online Vehicle Management Office" on the official website. On the opened "Online Vehicle Management Office" page, click on "Personal Driver's License Information Query". Find the supplementary page of your driver's license and locate the "File Number" on it. Then, on the newly opened page, enter the "Driver's License Number", "Name", and "File Number", and click the "Query" button. An interface will then open, indicating that the driver's license is genuine. If the page displays an error, the driver's license is fake.
Checking the authenticity of a driver's license is something I find quite necessary after driving for over a decade. The most reliable method is to download the Traffic Management 12123 app, enter the name and number on the license, and the system automatically verifies its authenticity—quick and convenient. If you prefer not to use a phone, you can visit the local traffic police station's license processing window for an on-site check. Bring your ID card and the original driver's license, and the staff will use professional equipment to scan the anti-counterfeit watermark. The risks of a fake license are significant—for example, in case of an accident, the insurance company might refuse to pay, or you could even face vehicle impoundment and fines. I remember last year when I helped a friend sell a car, the buyer presented a fake license, but we checked in time and avoided trouble. Official channels are the safest, and developing a habit of checking saves a lot of hassle.
