Does a driver's license need to be renewed?
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Driver's licenses do require renewal because they have a validity period. For example, a C1 license needs to be renewed and reviewed after the initial issuance period of 6 years. The subsequent validity period after renewal may be longer. If no more than 12 penalty points were accumulated within the 6-year period, the new license can be valid for 10 years. However, if there was an instance of accumulating 12 penalty points during that time, the renewed license will still have a 6-year validity period instead of 10 years. If a 10-year license expires and no more than 12 penalty points were accumulated during that time, a long-term driver's license can be issued upon renewal. If 12 penalty points were accumulated during the 10-year period, the renewed license will still have a 10-year validity period. Renewing a driver's license requires preparing some materials, as detailed below: 1. Four 1-inch photos; 2. Original ID card and a photocopy; 3. Original driver's license; 4. Medical examination materials, primarily testing grip strength, vision, and color blindness. Once these materials are prepared, you can visit the local vehicle management office for in-person processing. Alternatively, if online renewal is available in your area, you can log in to the official website of the vehicle management office for self-service renewal, both of which are very convenient.
