Can a driver's license be reissued in a different location?
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A driver's license can be reissued in a different location. When applying for reissuance, the driver should submit the application to the vehicle management office of the original issuing location or to a vehicle management office outside the original issuing location. Process for applying for reissuance of a driver's license in a different location: When applying, the applicant should first fill out an application form and then submit the identity proof of the driver and a written statement of the loss of the driver's license. Processing time: Upon verification that the driver's license meets the regulations, the vehicle management office will reissue the driver's license within one day. After reissuance, the original driver's license will become invalid and can no longer be used.
Last time I was on a business trip in Guangzhou, I lost my driver's license and was extremely worried. Later, I found out that it's completely fine to get a replacement in another city. Just bring your original ID card and a copy, three one-inch photos, and go directly to the local vehicle management office. After verifying your identity, you can usually get a new license in one or two days, with a fee of just a few dozen yuan. If you're too busy, you can also apply online using the Traffic Management 12123 App to skip the queue. Now that everything is connected nationwide, it's very convenient, and you don't need to go back to your hometown. Remember to get a loss certificate from the local police station before applying for a replacement, just in case. I think this policy is quite user-friendly—after all, everyone loses things sometimes, and you don’t have to worry about delays in driving tasks when in a hurry. In short, replacing your driver's license in another city is simple and efficient, so don’t bother traveling all the way back to your original location—it’s just unnecessary hassle.
