Can a driver's license be renewed in advance?
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Driver's license renewal cannot be processed half a year in advance; the earliest it can be renewed is 90 days before expiration. Below are the specific details: Check for violations: Before renewing, check if there are any outstanding traffic violations. If there are, they must be resolved first; otherwise, the renewal will not be processed. Required documents: Prepare two 1-inch photos and a medical examination certificate. One photo should be affixed to the top right of the medical examination form, and the other will be used for the new license. Bring your ID card and driver's license to the licensing office, fill out the renewal application form, then submit all documents along with the medical examination certificate and renewal application form to the staff. After paying the processing fee, wait to receive your new license.
I've been driving for over a decade and have renewed my driver's license several times. You can indeed renew it in advance, usually within 90 days before the expiration date. They won't process it if it's too early. Last year, when my license was about to expire, I went to the DMV two months in advance. Just bring your original ID card, a few recent white-background photos, the license application form, and a medical report. The medical check-up is done at designated hospitals and is very simple. It costs only a few dozen yuan and takes about half an hour. Renewing early has many benefits—it avoids last-minute rush or forgetting, and driving with an expired license is illegal. I recommend everyone pay attention to their license's expiration date and develop the habit of planning ahead. Keep a reminder calendar in your car.
