Can I still apply for a driver's license renewal if it has been expired for a few months?
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Yes. If your driver's license has been expired for one month, you should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office within 90 days before the expiration date. The following documents are required for renewal: 1. ID card and a copy; 2. Driver's license; 3. A medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above; 4. Two one-inch color photos with a white background; 5. Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form"; 6. A fee of 10 yuan. Special note: The driver's license to be renewed must not have any outstanding traffic violations. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": The motor vehicle driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office within 30 days.
Last time, my driver's license was overdue for three months, and I didn't notice it until I felt nervous while driving. Later, I went to the DMV, and they said I could apply for a renewal within one year of the expiration date, but I couldn't drive during the overdue period, otherwise it would be considered unlicensed driving, with heavy fines. I brought my ID card and old driver's license, filled out a form, had a simple eye and blood pressure check, and it was done. The whole process took a morning, and I felt much more relaxed. Now I've learned my lesson and set a reminder on my phone to renew it one week in advance. A short overdue period is not a big problem, but you need to act quickly, otherwise forgetting for a longer time will cause trouble. Driving with an overdue license is risky, and insurance may not cover accidents—it's really not worth the risk. I suggest everyone check their document status regularly and don't procrastinate like I did.
