From which day does the newly replaced driver's license start counting?
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The validity period of the new license is not calculated from the date of the replacement application, but from the date of the initial issuance. According to Article 48 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: A motor vehicle driver shall apply for a replacement license at the vehicle management office of the place where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration of the validity period of the motor vehicle driver's license. The following documents and certificates are required: 1. Document 1: The identity proof of the motor vehicle driver. 2. Document 2: The motor vehicle driver's license. 3. Document 3: A medical certificate of physical condition issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level.
I have experience with renewing my driver's license. Last time I renewed it, I went early before the old one expired and completed the procedures at the DMV. After getting the new license, I carefully checked the date—the validity period starts from the day of issuance, not from the expiry date of the old license. For example, if my old license expired on July 1st and I renewed it on June 20th, the new license's validity would begin from June 20th. Over the past decade, every renewal has followed this rule, taking effect from midnight on the issuance date. I recommend everyone get into the habit of renewing early to avoid fines or points for driving with an expired license. Safety comes first—the issuance date is clearly marked on the main page of the license. Regularly checking your license's validity helps avoid unnecessary trouble.
