How early can a driver's license be renewed?
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You can renew your driver's license up to 90 days before its expiration date. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Renewing a driver's license requires visiting the local vehicle management office: Required documents for renewal include ID card, driver's license, medical examination certificate, photos, etc. The vehicle management office is primarily responsible for handling vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and cancellation, as well as applications for driver's licenses, replacements, renewals, verifications, and other related services for vehicles and drivers. 2. Driving a motor vehicle requires legally obtaining a driver's license: To apply for a driver's license, you must meet the driving permit conditions set by the public security department under the State Council; upon passing the exam, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue a driver's license of the corresponding category. Therefore, the competent authorities for driving schools are the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Public Security.
I renewed my driver's license about three months in advance last time. I remember the staff at the vehicle management office window told me that according to regulations, you can apply for renewal within 90 days before your license expires. However, it's recommended not to wait until the last few days, as you need to prepare a medical report and photos. If any materials are missing, you'll have to supplement them. I handled it two months in advance, and the whole process took only half an hour. Nowadays, many cities also allow online appointments where you can directly upload your documents, and the new license will be mailed to your home, which is very convenient. By the way, remember to settle all traffic violation fines before renewal, otherwise the system will block the process.
