Can I renew my driver's license in another location after six years of expiration?

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LeMackenzie
09/01/25 4:56am
You can renew your driver's license in another location after six years of expiration. Below are the steps and required documents for out-of-town annual inspection: 1. Before application: The owner of the motor vehicle should resolve all traffic violations and accidents involving the vehicle. 2. Registration: The owner needs to go to the vehicle registration office at the vehicle's registered location to issue a vehicle annual inspection delegation notice, authorizing the vehicle inspection office in another location to conduct the annual inspection of the vehicle. To process the vehicle annual inspection delegation notice, you need to bring the processor's ID card, the original vehicle license, and a copy. 3. On-site inspection: After completing the delegation procedures for the vehicle annual inspection, the owner should drive the vehicle to the designated inspection hall of the local vehicle inspection office for on-site inspection. 4. After passing the inspection: With the vehicle inspection report, go to the service window of the local vehicle inspection office to print the inspection pass mark.
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McIris
09/13/25 7:40am
I previously worked in Beijing and renewed my expired driver's license locally without needing to return to my hometown. Just prepare your ID card, a copy of your original driver's license, and the latest one-inch photo, then go directly to the vehicle management office. They will guide you through a quick medical check-up, including vision tests, which takes about ten minutes. The cost is minimal, just a few dozen yuan, and the whole process is stress-free. It's recommended to renew it 30 days in advance to avoid the trouble of driving without a valid license. The nationwide support for out-of-town renewal makes it extremely convenient. After renewal, you can also update other information to ensure safe driving.
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