Can I still renew my driver's license normally if it has been expired for 2 months?
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You can still renew your driver's license normally if it has been expired for 2 months. The renewal process is the same as the normal renewal process. The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials 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 1 working day after the review is passed. In addition to applying for renewal at the vehicle management office, you can also apply for renewal through the following methods: Renewal through the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- fill in the information. The new license is usually delivered by mail. Go to the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at the postal business hall to process the renewal. The entire process, from registration and medical examination to the production of the new license, takes only half an hour. Currently, only a few cities have opened this service, such as Hangzhou.
You can still renew your driver's license even if it's expired for two months – I've personally experienced this. Last year, I only realized my license had been expired for nearly three months before rushing to the DMV. The staff told me that renewals are allowed as long as it's within one year of expiration. Remember to bring your ID card, old driver's license, white-background ID photo, and medical examination form. You'll just need to fill out an application form on-site. However, absolutely don't drive during this period – my friend learned this the hard way. Getting caught means driving without a license, resulting in vehicle impoundment plus a 2,000 yuan fine. The renewal process is quite simple: on-site medical check and photo taking take about half an hour, with a fee of just over 10 yuan. But if you delay beyond one year after expiration, you'll have to retake the written test (Subject 1), which is a real hassle.
