Can I renew my expired driver's license in a different location?
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You can renew your expired driver's license in a different location by directly going to the vehicle management office in your place of residence. If the household registration of the motor vehicle driver is transferred out of the jurisdiction of the original vehicle management office, they should apply for a renewal at the vehicle management office of the new location. For motor vehicle drivers residing outside the jurisdiction of the issuing vehicle management office, they can apply for a renewal at the vehicle management office of their place of residence. The full name of a driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, which is the required certification for motor vehicle drivers. Possessing a driver's license indicates that obtaining it is a standardized procedure, but the license must be issued by a designated authority. The valid parts of a driver's license are its original and duplicate copies. The original copy contains information such as the driver's name, ID number, address, date of birth, initial issuance date, and issuing authority. The duplicate mainly includes the name, ID number, file number, and other information such as the expiration date of the probationary period and the verification time, serving as some prompt information.
You can renew your expired driver's license in a different location, which I've personally experienced. Last year while working out of town, I went directly to the local vehicle management office when my license was about to expire. With my ID card and old license, the staff instructed me to first get a quick medical check-up at a designated hospital, mainly testing vision and color blindness, which took about 20 minutes. Back at the counter, I filled out a form, submitted two one-inch white-background photos, and received my new license on the spot. The whole process was smooth and saved me the trouble of making a special trip back to my hometown. A reminder to everyone: handle it within 30 days in advance, don't wait until the last few days. If you don't have time for in-person visits, you can also renew your license remotely via the Traffic Management 12123 App, but you'll need to upload your medical report first and then mail the materials.
I often travel across provinces for business, and I renewed my driver's license in another city. The current policies are indeed convenient, as driver's license services are available at vehicle management offices nationwide. You need to prepare four things: ID card, old driver's license, medical examination report, and photos. The medical examination must be done at a hospital designated by the vehicle management office, and in some cities, you can even use self-service medical examination machines. The cost is just a few dozen yuan, and you can get it immediately. Note that you can apply 90 days before the expiration date—don’t wait until it’s over a year expired, as that becomes much more troublesome. You can also handle it online via the Traffic Management 12123 app, which is suitable for busy office workers. After uploading the required documents, the new license will be mailed directly to your home.
Last time I renewed my license, I was in Shanghai and got my hometown driver's license processed locally. Just bring the required documents to the DMV - the procedure is straightforward: first take a physical exam including vision test, then submit materials at the window. Remember to wear dark-colored clothes for the ID photo, which should be 32×22mm in size. The fee is about 40 yuan including the production cost. The key is to handle it in advance - never let it expire. Renewing in a different location is no different from local processing now that the national system is connected, so no need to worry about issues.
