Can someone else handle the driver's license renewal on my behalf?
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Driver's license renewal can be delegated to an agent, and it is not necessarily required to be done in person. You need to apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at another location within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, you should fill out the application form. Relevant information: 1. Required documents for renewal: the motor vehicle driver's identity proof, the driver's license, and a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. 2. Driver's license: officially known as the motor vehicle driver's license, also called a driving license, is one of the essential documents for driving a motor vehicle.
Having driven for over twenty years myself, renewing a driver's license typically requires personal attendance at the vehicle management office, mainly because identity verification steps like photo-taking and medical examinations must be done in person for security reasons. Although some locations allow proxy handling—for instance, I helped a friend with it last year—it requires filling out a formal authorization form in advance with the proxy's name, address, contact details, and bringing all necessary documents like their ID copy, my credentials, photos, and the application form to the office. The whole process is complex, time-consuming, and prone to missing documents; I had to make two trips to get it done. The medical check-up often requires personal hospital visits, limiting the proxy option. It’s advisable to first check local vehicle management policies to confirm if proxy handling is allowed to avoid wasted effort. Overall, handling it personally is the most reliable and secure approach.
