Can a C1 driver's license be renewed 100 days in advance?
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C1 driver's license cannot be renewed 100 days in advance. Motor vehicle drivers should apply for a license renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. The following are the materials required for license renewal: 1. Application form: "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form". 2. Identity proof: For residents, it is the original and copy of the "Resident ID Card"; for residents living in temporary residence, it is the original and copy of the "Resident ID Card" and the original and copy of the temporary residence certificate issued by the public security authority; for active military personnel (including armed police), it is the original and copy of the "Resident ID Card" or the original and copy of the military ID card issued by the Chinese People's Liberation Army or the Armed Police Force, and the original certificate issued by the military unit at or above the regiment level stating the ID number and residential address; for foreign nationals, it is the original and copy of their entry identity proof and the original and copy of their residence permit; for personnel of foreign embassies, consulates, and international organizations stationed in China, it is the original and copy of the valid identity document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I drive all year round and am familiar with the rules for driver's license renewal. For a C1 license, you cannot renew it 100 days in advance because the relevant regulations clearly stipulate that renewal or inspection procedures can only be processed within 90 days before the expiration date. The reason is that the traffic management system was designed with this time window in mind—applying too early will result in the system rejecting the request to avoid resource waste and potential errors. I remember once trying to renew my license 100 days early at the DMV, and the staff directly told me to come back within the 90-day window. My advice is to set a phone reminder three months before your license expires, prepare your ID, photos, and medical examination documents in advance, and ensure everything is handled in one go. Don’t rush too early, or you’ll end up making a wasted trip, wasting time and disrupting your schedule. Also, check your vehicle insurance and annual inspection dates to handle related matters more efficiently.
