Do I Need to Renew My Expired Driver's License?
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An expired driver's license must be renewed. If it has been expired for less than a year, it can be renewed normally; if it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be revoked, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one exam; if it has been expired for more than three years, the license will become invalid and cannot be renewed. Driving a motor vehicle during the expiration period is prohibited and will be treated as driving without a license. If a driver's license has been expired for less than a year, the holder can renew it at any time, but driving on the road during this period may result in a fine of 200 yuan. If a driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic management department will revoke it according to the law. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the subject one exam to restore their driving qualification. Driving during this period may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. If a driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be permanently revoked. The driver must retake the entire driver's license exam to drive again. Otherwise, driving on the road will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a fine of 2000 yuan and administrative detention for up to 15 days. To renew the license, bring two copies of your ID card, two 1-inch color passport photos (without a hat), the original ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examinations are also available at the vehicle management office). Apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval.
