How long after expiration can a driver's license still be renewed?
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Driver's license can still be renewed within 3 years after expiration. However, the longer it is overdue, the more troublesome the renewal process becomes. Below is an introduction to the renewal situations within three years of license expiration: Within 1 year: If expired for less than 1 year, the renewal can be processed through normal procedures. Over 1 year but less than 3 years: If expired for more than 1 year but less than 3 years, the driver needs to take the subject one test at the vehicle management office and pass it before being able to process the renewal. Over 3 years: If expired for more than 3 years, even if an application is made to the traffic management department of the public security authority, the driver's license will still be invalidated; at this point, there is no remedy, and the only option is to reapply and pay for a new driver's license.
I found that you can still renew your driver's license directly within one year after it expires. For example, if it has just expired for one or two months, you can go to the vehicle management office with your ID card, medical examination certificate, and photos. The process is simple and fast. If it has been expired for more than one year but less than two years, you have to retake the theoretical test (Subject 1), which is quite troublesome and requires time to review and schedule. If the license has been expired for more than two years, it will be invalidated, and you can only reapply for driving lessons and exams, starting all over again, which is too much hassle. I suggest everyone set a phone reminder to handle it 90 days before expiration, which is the most convenient, to avoid fines like me for accidentally letting it expire. Driving with an expired license will result in points deduction, fines, affect insurance claims, and may even pose safety hazards.
