Can I still renew my driver's license if the renewal period has expired?

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McWalker
07/30/25 10:15am
You can still renew your driver's license if the renewal period has expired. If it has been expired for less than one year, you can renew it normally; if it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but you can renew it by passing the subject one test; if it has been expired for more than three years, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed. Documents required for renewal: Bring two copies of your ID card, two 1-inch color photos without a hat (recent), original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (you can also get a free medical examination at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: The driver should bring the required documents to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after review. Renewal period: The driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration date of the driver's license. When applying, you should fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form."
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