
China Post EMS is the designated courier for the DMV to send license plates. It usually takes 3-4 days for the license plates to be delivered. The delivery speed is slightly slower, and generally, from the time the license plates are sent out to the time the owner receives them, it will not exceed one week at the latest. Below are the detailed explanations: 11183 telephone inquiry; 11183 is the phone number for China Post EMS. After dialing, transfer to the customer service representative, provide the license plate number to the customer service staff, and you can find out the logistics progress of the license plate. It usually takes 3-4 days for the license plates to be delivered. The license plate delivery service is provided by China Post EMS, and the delivery speed is slightly slower. Generally, from the time the license plates are sent out to the time the owner receives them, it will not exceed one week at the latest. Traffic Management 12123 app inquiry; Register and log in to the app. For Apple mobile phone systems with iOS 15 or above, use the Traffic Management 12123 app (V2.8.1B437). You can see the progress of the license plate in the online processing progress section. When the license plate is made and sent out, you can also check the logistics. If the mobile phone number is bound, you will also receive an SMS notification when it is sent out. Postal APP inquiry; For Apple mobile phone systems with iOS 15 or above, download the Postal Certificate APP (V3.5.5). This is the official APP of China Post. Open the APP, and there is a mail progress search bar at the top. Click to enter the inquiry page. On the page, select the motor vehicle license plate, enter the license plate number or acceptance number, and you can inquire. The Traffic Management 12123 app is the official client of the Internet Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform, supported by the Traffic Management Science Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. It provides comprehensive traffic safety services for vehicle owners and drivers, including personal user registration for the Internet service platform, appointment, acceptance, and processing of motor vehicle, driver's license, and violation handling services, traffic safety information inquiry, business notification and reminder, business guidance, road traffic services, etc. The DMV, short for Vehicle Management Office, is mainly responsible for handling motor vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and cancellation. The DMV processes applications for motor vehicle driver's licenses, replacement, renewal, inspection, and other related services for motor vehicles and drivers, as well as issues such as irregular filling of certificates and forms, failure to sign and seal as required, which should be reported to the supervision department.

I just handled the new license plate matter and found that the DMV usually uses China Post EMS to deliver license plates. Here in a southern city, the whole process went smoothly, and I received the package within about a week. Why is EMS the preferred choice? Mainly because it's government-cooperative, highly reliable, and covers all parts of the country, even reaching rural areas. My friend in the north had a similar experience—the package arrived safely and undamaged. If you're in a hurry to use the car, it's best to apply for the license plate in advance to avoid delays during delivery. Some regions occasionally use SF Express, but EMS is the mainstream choice—strong on safety and cost-effective. The DMV's arrangement is quite reasonable.

From what I understand, the DMV typically sends license plates via China Post EMS as it's the officially designated courier partner with extensive coverage and cost-effective rates. I've handled vehicle registration in multiple cities, and each time the plates arrived via EMS, taking about 5 days on average with reliable delivery. Essentially, this arrangement reflects the government's focus on security and efficiency, with EMS's network ensuring minimal mail loss. Some major cities might use other couriers like SF Express during peak periods, but EMS remains the standard choice. I recommend checking the package upon receipt to prevent damage, and contacting the DMV directly for tracking assistance if delays occur.

It's common for the DMV to use EMS to deliver license plates. When I got my plates in Shanghai, it was done this way. The delivery was fast, completed in just a few days. EMS has extensive nationwide coverage and is reliable with few errors. Remote areas may rely on it even more. Although some places have tried SF Express, EMS dominates. The delivery process is straightforward. Upon receipt, you should inspect the plates on the spot and provide immediate feedback if there are any issues. The DMV handles such cases quite promptly.


