Can a driver's license renewal be handled by an agent?
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Driver's license renewal after expiration can be handled by an agent: 1. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, renewal can be processed: You can authorize someone else to apply for the renewal at the vehicle management office of the local traffic police department where the license was issued, following the standard renewal process for expired licenses. 2. If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years: It cannot be renewed by an agent. According to Article 123 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security, the driver must personally pass the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test organized by the vehicle management authority before the driving qualification can be restored and a new license issued. 3. According to relevant provisions in Article 123 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: To authorize someone else to handle the renewal, the following documents must be submitted: a written authorization letter signed by the license holder, and the original and photocopy of the license holder's ID card.
Last time I went to the DMV, I noticed many people asking about this, so I specifically consulted the staff. It's true that driver's license renewal can now be handled by an agent, but you must prepare all the required materials: a copy of your ID card, the original ID card of the agent, a power of attorney, and a medical examination report. Note that a medical exam is now mandatory for renewal—don’t believe those online claims about skipping it. I recommend making an appointment in advance via the mobile app to save time. The power of attorney template is available on the DMV’s official website—just print and sign it.
Last month, I just helped my cousin with the license renewal process, and it took me two trips to get it done. The first time, I forgot to bring his original ID card, and the second time, the medical report had expired. Here are a few key points to note: 1. The medical check-up must be done at a county-level hospital; 2. Three one-inch white background photos are required; 3. Any traffic violations on the old license must be cleared in advance. The whole process took half a day, and acting as a proxy is actually more troublesome than expected.
Simple steps to follow: First, bring the original ID card of the car owner + your own ID card; second, have the car owner handwrite a letter of authorization (with fingerprint); third, bring the car owner's recent medical examination report; fourth, go to the vehicle management window to take a number and complete the procedure. The fee is 35 yuan for processing. Note that the new driver's license validity period has changed from 10 years to permanent, but those over 60 years old must undergo an annual medical examination.
