Can I renew my driver's license if it has been expired for half a month?
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Yes, you can renew your driver's license if it has been expired for half a month. The renewal process is the same as the normal renewal process. The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will complete the renewal procedures within one working day after the review is passed. In addition to applying for renewal at the vehicle management office, you can also apply for renewal through the following methods: Renewal through the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- fill in the information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Go to the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at the post office to apply for renewal. The entire process, from registration to medical examination and new license production, takes only half an hour. Currently, only a few cities have opened this service, such as Hangzhou.
My driver's license also expired for 20 days last year, and it was completely fine. Just bring your ID card and the old license to the DMV to get a new one. Usually, they require a physical examination to prove normal vision, and you'll need to pay a small fine of a few dozen yuan. The whole process is simple, and online appointment form filling is very quick. The key is not to delay for more than a year, otherwise you'll have to retake the theoretical test. That time, I got it done in half a day. After driving, regularly check the validity period to avoid travel disruptions. Handling it promptly is very safe, and insurance coverage remains normal, so don't worry about the two-week grace period.