Does the date change if I renew my driver's license in advance?
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No, it remains based on the initial issuance date. Relevant information: If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. If they continue to have no 12-point accumulations in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid driver's license. Requirements for renewal: Starting from the renewal date, citizens renewing for a new version of the driver's license must bring two copies of their ID card, two 1-inch color passport photos without hats, 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) to the vehicle management office.
I was curious before whether renewing the driver's license early would change the expiration date, so I tried it once. The date remains unchanged; the validity period of the new license still starts from the expiration date of the old one, only the photo and information are updated. I renewed it early because I was busy with work and afraid that an expired license would disrupt my driving. I went to the DMV to handle it, bringing my ID card and photos. The physical exam, which includes a simple vision test, was straightforward, and I received the new license on the spot. I recommend not waiting until the last minute. Renewing after expiration is troublesome and may result in fines. Handling it a few months in advance is safer, makes life planning easier, and puts safety first.
