Can a lost driver's license be reissued in a different location?
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Yes, a lost driver's license can be reissued in a different location. Here are the details: Place of application: You can apply for various services such as renewing an expired driver's license, replacing due to exceeding the prescribed age, replacing due to damage, replacing due to changes in driver information, replacing due to changes in physical condition, or reissuing a lost license at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office. Relevant regulations: According to Article 64 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," when applying for license renewal or reissuance as stipulated in Articles 57, 59, 60, 61 (first paragraph), and 63 at a vehicle management office other than the original issuing office, the procedures specified in Article 58 must also be followed.
Last time I lost my driver's license while traveling out of town, and I panicked for a moment. But after quickly checking the policy, I realized I could actually get it replaced locally without having to go back to my hometown. I brought my original ID card and a one-inch white-background photo to the nearest vehicle management office. The lady at the counter was very friendly and said that since everything is now connected nationwide, getting a replacement in another city is super convenient—it only took a few minutes to get a new license. I remember even changing into a shirt for the photo, worried it might get rejected for not meeting requirements, but luckily everything went smoothly. If you upload the materials in advance via the 12123 APP, you can even save time by skipping the queue. I recommend everyone keep a backup photo of their e-license, just in case—it saves a lot of hassle when you're away from home.
