Can I renew my driver's license if it has expired for 20 days?
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You can renew your driver's license if it has expired for 20 days. According to the regulations, if the license has been expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally. The renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses must have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other types of driver's licenses must have fewer than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium-sized passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses who have demerit points in one scoring cycle, as well as holders of other types of driver's licenses who have been involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and assumed equal or greater responsibility without having their driver's license revoked, must have completed the inspection education; The applicant must have no pending road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition must meet the driving license requirements; The driver's license must not be under circumstances such as being seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or annulled by law.
Yes, you can renew your license. Being 20 days overdue is completely fine. I renewed mine when it was a month expired, and the whole process went smoothly. Just prepare your ID card, medical examination certificate, and photos, then go to the local DMV to handle it. If you make an online appointment, it’s even faster—usually done in half an hour. Don’t rush to drive, though. If you’re caught driving with an expired license, you might face fines or points deducted. But renewing the license itself isn’t an issue; traffic laws allow for renewal within a year. I suggest acting immediately and getting into the habit of checking your license expiration date regularly to avoid forgetting next time. I set a phone reminder later, which made things much easier. Also, if you find your address has changed when renewing, bring proof of residence. Don’t overlook any details, or it’ll waste time. In short, handling it promptly is the safest bet—safety first.
