Can a B2 driver's license be renewed in a different location?
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B2 driver's license can be renewed online by downloading the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP, then selecting Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- and filling in the required information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Other renewal methods: The motor vehicle driver can bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. Visit the 'Police-Medical-Post' service point at a postal business hall to complete the renewal process, which takes only half an hour from registration, medical examination to the production of the new license. Currently, only a few cities have this service, such as Hangzhou. Renewal materials: Bring two copies of ID card, two 1-inch recent color photos without hats, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office).
I remember getting my B2 license renewed in another city when I was doing long-haul trips down south. Nowadays the policies are much more convenient - just bring your ID card, original driver's license, medical report and go directly to the local DMV, don't even need a temporary residence permit anymore. Just need to pay attention that you can only do it within 90 days before expiration, and make sure you haven't accumulated 12 penalty points. Last time I booked an appointment online and got it done in half an hour. Many DMVs now even have self-service medical check machines which makes things super easy, no need to specially return to your hometown.
