After the 6-year expiration of the driver's license, how many years will it be for the next renewal?
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After the 6-year expiration of the driver's license, the next renewal will be for a 10-year driver's license. The validity period of a driver's license is 6 years, 10 years, or long-term. If it is the first time to apply for a driver's license, the validity period will be 6 years. Driver's license renewal can be processed in a different location: Within 90 days before the expiration date, you can apply for the renewal of the motor vehicle driver's license. If the driver's license has been expired for more than 1 year but less than 3 years, you will need to retake the subject one exam. Documents required for driver's license renewal: You need to provide a physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or above medical institution or a military regiment-level or above medical institution, the original and copy of your identity certificate, the original driver's license, etc.
My driver's license reached its 6-year mark last year, and I just renewed it with a smooth process. If you haven't accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during these 6 years, the new license you get will be valid for 10 years. I brought my ID card and medical examination report to the vehicle management office, and after the staff confirmed there were no major issues, they issued me a 10-year license. I heard that after 10 years, you can even get a permanent license, but regular medical check-ups are required. I suggest avoiding speeding or drunk driving, as accumulating too many penalty points might affect the renewal period. Safe driving isn't just about the license—it also brings peace of mind. Now that I think about it, not having to worry about renewal for a decade makes life much more convenient, especially for someone like me who commutes by car every day.
