Can an expired out-of-town driver's license be renewed in Beijing?
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An expired out-of-town driver's license can be renewed in Beijing. Here is the relevant information about driver's license renewal upon expiration: Regulations for renewing an expired driver's license outside the issuing location: According to Article 57 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing location or outside the issuing location within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. Documents and certificates required for renewal outside the issuing location: the driver's identity proof, the driver's license, and a medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. If applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority is required.
Last time I renewed my expired out-of-town driver's license in Beijing, and the whole process went pretty smoothly. You need to make an appointment online or via an app first, then go to a designated hospital for a simple physical exam, which costs around a few dozen yuan, mainly checking your eyesight. Bring your original ID card, original driver's license, and a one-inch photo, then submit them directly at the service window of the local traffic police station. The staff there were quite professional and helped me get it done quickly—I had my new license in about half an hour. The key is to renew it on time to avoid fines for driving with an expired license. I recommend preparing a few days in advance and not waiting until the last day. Oh, and the renewal fee is only about 50 yuan, which is pretty reasonable. Remember to bring all the required documents to avoid making multiple trips—safety first, after all.
