Can I renew my expired driver's license in another location?
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Driver's license renewal upon expiration can be processed in another location. Article 57 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" stipulates: A motor vehicle driver shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the original license issuance location or another location within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. The steps to renew an expired driver's license are as follows: 1. Prepare two 1-inch photos and a medical examination certificate. One photo is affixed to the top right of the medical examination form, and the other is used for the new license. 2. Bring your ID card and driver's license to the license processing hall, fill out the renewal application form, then submit the documents, medical examination certificate, and renewal application form to the staff, pay a 10-yuan processing fee, and collect the new license upon approval.
Last year when my driver's license expired, I happened to be working in another city and tried renewing it locally. The entire process went much smoother than I expected. I just brought my ID card, old driver's license, and the medical examination report from the hospital straight to the local vehicle management office. After verifying the documents, the staff processed my new license directly without me needing to make a trip back to my hometown. This convenience is thanks to the new policy introduced by the Ministry of Public Security in 2019, which made cross-regional procedures efficient and hassle-free. I even saved on round-trip travel expenses and time. The only reminder is to complete the medical examination in advance at a certified hospital to avoid any delays in the process.
