Can a C1 driver's license be renewed in a different location?

[BradleyDella]

Driver's licenses can be renewed in a different location. Methods for renewal in a different location and other options: In addition to applying for renewal at the vehicle management office, you can also apply for renewal through the following methods: Renewal via the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expiration Renewal Service -- Fill in the required information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal office to apply. The entire process, from registration and medical examination to the production of the new license, takes only half an hour. Currently, only a few cities offer this service, such as Hangzhou.

[McAxel]

Last year when I was working in another city, my C1 driver's license expired and I renewed it directly at the local vehicle management office without having to go back to my hometown. Remember to bring your ID card, medical examination report, and a few white-background photos. You can also apply through the 12123 Traffic Management APP - just upload the required documents and wait a few days for the new license to be mailed to you, which is super convenient. Cross-regional license renewal is now applicable nationwide. As long as your license hasn't been revoked or has other issues, it can generally be processed. This policy reform has saved a lot of time, especially suitable for us young people with high mobility who are usually busy - it's quick to get it done in one trip. My friends have also done it this way and they all say the efficiency is high.

[OEmilio]

According to the latest policy, the renewal of a C1 driver's license upon expiration can now be processed in a different location, which is a convenience measure implemented by the Ministry of Public Security. The process involves first obtaining a medical examination report from a hospital, preparing a copy of a valid ID card, and then submitting the application at the local vehicle management office or through the 12123 APP. The entire process takes about a week, and the new license will be mailed to the specified address. The cross-regional renewal simplifies the procedures, reflecting an upgrade in services. If there is a change of address, remember to update the relevant information to avoid delays. A common question is about the residence permit: as long as a temporary residence permit is obtained in the different location, no additional proof is required. Since the policy was implemented in 2019, it has covered the vast majority of cities, and there have been very few issues in actual practice.

[SanElle]

I've been driving for over a decade and have gone through several license renewal procedures. In the past, you had to return to your original registration location to handle it, which wasted both time and money; now it's different, you can get it done in a different location. The key is to first check that your physical condition meets the standards, then go to a hospital for a medical examination, and finally apply at a local vehicle management office. In terms of tools, the 12123 APP is very useful. I used this APP while living away from home, and with all the necessary documents, the process was completed within two days. Handling it in a different location is no problem, but it's important to plan your time in advance to avoid last-minute troubles.