Can I Renew My License in Advance?

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Yes, you can renew your license in advance. Article 57 of the Traffic Regulations and Penalty Points Rules states: "A motor vehicle driver shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing authority or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driving license." If your license expires, traffic police may impose a fine but will not deduct points. There is a deadline for license renewal: if it expires within one year, you can renew it through the normal process; if it expires between one and three years, your license information will be retained, and you can regain it by passing the subject one exam; if it expires for more than three years, the license will be canceled. When applying, you must fill out an application form and submit the following documents: the driver's identity proof, the motor vehicle driving license, and a medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution (or a regiment-level military hospital). For applicants applying for a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for disabled persons, a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority is required. Documents needed for license renewal: original ID card and its copy, a qualified medical examination form from a DMV-designated hospital, three one-inch white-background color photos, a completed license renewal application form, and a processing fee. Photos and medical examination reports for renewal can be prepared in advance. If you're concerned about non-compliance, you may complete these at the traffic police department's service hall to avoid delays. Key points for license renewal upon expiration: About renewal: For annual review and renewal of an expired driving license, the old license must be surrendered to the DMV. Before renewal, all traffic violations associated with the license must be resolved; otherwise, the application will not be processed. Motor vehicle license renewal can be done via the 12123 traffic management mobile app, through the DMV traffic management department, or via public security authorities.