On the basis of the pilot project, the Ministry of Public Security decided that starting from September 1 2026, Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Daqing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Yancheng, Taizhou, Ningbo, Jiaxing, Nanchang, Jinan, Qingdao, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning, Chongqing, Chengdu and Mianyang. It should be noted that the promotion and application of electronic driver's licenses issued by cities is effective nationwide.

The electronic driver's license will be issued through the national unified "Traffic Management12123" app. Drivers in cities that promote application can log in to the "Traffic Management12123" app and apply for an electronic driver's license according to the prompt process. Need to remind that the applicant's driver's license should be within the validity period. If the driver's license is detained, withheld, overdue for medical examination, overdue for verification, or declared to be suspended, you will not be able to apply for an electronic driver's license.

Characteristics and advantages

Electronic driver's license has three characteristics: unity, real-time and safety, which provides convenience for drivers to apply, show and use. The electronic driver's license is generated by the national public security traffic control electronic license system, which dynamically displays the driver's license status. It can be applied to many scenes such as law enforcement management and public service, and is convenient for real-time query, real-time presentation and real-time verification. Electronic driver's license adopts digital signature anti-counterfeiting technology, which is true, unique, safe and reliable.

The electronic driver's license has three characteristics: unity, real-time performance and security, and realizes "three conveniences":

The first is the convenience of application. Drivers can log in to the "Traffic Management12123" APP personal account to get it. Electronic driver's license is unified throughout the country and has the same legal effect as paper driver's license.

The second is for convenience. The electronic driver's license is generated by the national public security traffic control electronic license system, which dynamically displays the driver's license status. It can be applied to many scenes such as law enforcement management and public service, and is convenient for real-time query, real-time presentation and real-time verification.

Third, it is convenient to use. Electronic driver's license adopts digital signature anti-counterfeiting technology, which is true, unique, safe and reliable. Drivers can show their electronic driver's license for traffic control, traffic violations, traffic accidents and other traffic control services without submitting paper driver's license; Drivers can also show their electronic driver's license when handling insurance claims, renting vehicles and job recruitment, and relevant units can verify their driving qualifications online, which is more convenient for people to travel by car and better serves the development of enterprises and industries.