Can I get my driver's license renewed on the same day?
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You can get your driver's license renewed on the same day. Before renewal, you need to settle any traffic violation penalties associated with your license. Driving with an expired license is considered unlicensed driving. Documents required for renewal: "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form"; This form is randomly printed by the vehicle management office's service window after accepting the application and requires the applicant's confirmation and signature. Original and photocopy of the driver's identity proof. Original driver's license. "Motor Vehicle Driver's Physical Condition Certificate" (A medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For applicants applying for a small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority is required.) Three one-inch bareheaded white-background color photos. If entrusting someone else to handle the renewal, submit the original and photocopy of the agent's identity proof and the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" signed by both the driver and the agent. Conditions for renewal: Change of driver's personal information. Expired driver's license renewal. Age-related license renewal. Voluntary downgrade of vehicle class. Conversion from military or armed police driver's license. Conversion from a foreign driver's license.
I just went through the driver's license renewal process last month. Before heading to the DMV, I checked the required documents on my phone: original ID card, old driver's license, and a 1-inch white-background photo. Booking an appointment one day in advance saved me queuing time. Arriving at 9 AM, I waited less than 20 minutes. After verifying my documents, the staff directed me to take a simple vision test for the medical check, followed by an on-site photo session. The entire process took just over an hour, and I walked out with the new license in hand. Many places now offer 'one-stop' services with impressive efficiency. A tip: choose weekdays to avoid weekend crowds, and print your medical form in advance to speed things up. Always check local policies—some cities require simultaneous upload of digital photos, so don't miss any steps. The whole thing took only half a day without disrupting my schedule.