Can a Beijing driver's license be renewed online when it expires?

[CollinRose]

Beijing driver's license renewal cannot be processed online. Here are the relevant details: 1. Must visit the vehicle management office: Renewing an expired driver's license requires visiting the local vehicle management office. Online renewal is not available; 2. Required documents for renewal: A driver's license can be renewed within 90 days before its expiration. Required documents include ID card, driver's license, residence permit (only for non-local residents), a recent front-facing color photo with a white background and no hat (usually can be taken at the vehicle management office), and a medical examination report (issued by a Grade 2A or above hospital); 3. Role of the vehicle management office: The vehicle management office is primarily responsible for handling motor vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and cancellation, as well as driver's license applications, replacements, renewals, verifications, and other related services for vehicles and drivers.

[MayaDella]

I just renewed my Beijing driver's license, and the whole process was done online, which was super convenient. Now you can handle it through the Traffic Management 12123 APP—just open the homepage, click on 'Driver's License Replacement/Renewal,' and follow the prompts to fill in your information. Remember to get a medical check-up at a designated hospital first; the system now automatically uploads the medical report so you don't have to worry about it. You don’t even need to take a photo yourself—just select your ID photo, and the system will automatically retrieve it. Finally, pay a 30-yuan fee, and your new license will be mailed to your home in two or three days. However, note that only Beijing-issued licenses support full online processing; out-of-town licenses require an in-person visit.

[ValerieRose]

I've helped my elderly father with this process, and it's actually quite straightforward. First, take the senior to a designated medical institution like Xuanwu Hospital for a driver's physical examination. The hospital will transmit the data to the traffic management system on the spot. Then, go home and open the Traffic Management 12123 App, select 'Driver's License Renewal Upon Expiry', fill in the address, and proceed with payment. Remember to prepare an electronic photo in advance or opt to use the ID card photo. I submitted the application in the morning and received the EMS delivery the next day. The only thing to watch out for is whether the driver's license has accumulated 12 penalty points or has been expired for too long, as these situations might require an in-person visit.

[NadiaLee]

I recently renewed my Beijing driver's license entirely through my phone - what a breeze! In the afternoon, I completed my medical exam at Shuangjing Community Hospital in Chaoyang District. That evening, I spent just five minutes on the 12123 APP to submit my application. The system automatically retrieved my medical examination results and ID card photos, eliminating the need to upload any documents. After paying the 30 yuan processing fee, my new license arrived by express delivery on the third day. For those who really don't want to visit hospitals, some medical examination centers now offer door-to-door services for drivers - just pay an additional fee.