Can a lost driver's license be reissued?
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Yes, a lost driver's license can be reissued. Here are the relevant details for reissuing a driver's license: 1. Report the loss as soon as possible: When you first discover that your driver's license is lost or stolen, immediately call the local vehicle management office to report the loss and inquire about the reissuance time, location, and conditions. If you don't know the phone number, you can search for the vehicle management office in your area on Baidu to find the contact number. 2. Conditions for reissuance: (1) The applicant's points in the current scoring cycle must not reach 12. (2) The motor vehicle driver's license must not be under circumstances such as being legally seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or annulled.
I was as frantic as an ant on a hot pan when I lost my driver's license, but later found out it could be easily replaced. The process was quite straightforward: I went directly to the local vehicle management office with my original ID card and a one-inch color photo, and just filled out an application form. After checking the materials, the staff could issue a new license on the spot at a low cost, just around ten yuan. If you forget to bring a photo, they can take one for you there. It's advisable to go early to avoid crowds, and some places support online appointments to save time. Once the new license is issued, the old one automatically becomes invalid, so there's no need to worry about misuse. After that experience, I learned my lesson and now keep an electronic copy on my phone. The driver's license number remains the same, and past records are unaffected, but driving without a license can lead to trouble if checked, so it's best to handle it promptly. The whole process takes about half an hour.
