Do I need to renew my driver's license after one year?
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A driver's license does not need to be renewed after one year. The expiration date for renewal is indicated at the bottom of the original driver's license. You can apply for renewal at the issuing authority of the driver's license or the local vehicle management office within 90 days before the expiration date. Time regulations: If the license has expired for less than a year, it can be renewed normally; if it has expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one test; if it has expired for more than three years, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed. 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. When applying, the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" should be filled out. Documents required for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two 1-inch color passport photos without a hat, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office).
I've been driving for almost twenty years, and I remember worrying about renewing my license when I had just had my driver's license for a year. Actually, the initial validity period of a driver's license is six years, so you don't need to renew it after one year—it just means your probationary period is over, and you no longer need to display the 'new driver' sign when driving. That's how it was with my license; I used it steadily until the sixth year before going to the DMV to renew it. Looking back now, I worried for nothing—the key is to check the validity period on the license. After one year, it's mostly just a reminder for new drivers to focus on safe driving and to regularly check their license status to avoid fines for expiration. As for renewal, it should be done within ninety days before expiration, so don’t get confused. In short, drive with ease—license issues aren’t a big deal.
