How long does it take for a C1 driver's license to expire?
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C1 driver's license will be invalid if it has not been renewed for more than three years after the expiration date. More details are as follows: 1. Ninety days before expiration: The motor vehicle driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued or elsewhere within ninety days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Less than one year after expiration: If the license has expired for less than one year, it can still be renewed, but certain penalties such as demerit points or fines may apply. 3. More than one year after expiration: If the license has expired for more than one year without renewal, the motor vehicle driver's license will be revoked. If the license has been revoked for less than two years, the driver can restore the normal use of the license by passing the subject one exam. If it has been revoked for more than two years, the driver needs to reapply for a new license.
I've been a C1 license holder for nearly a decade and just renewed it last year. If you fail to renew your driver's license within one year after its expiration, it becomes invalid—essentially turning into a worthless piece of paper—and you'll have to retake the driving test from scratch. A friend of mine was too busy with work and forgot to renew his license, delaying it for a year and a half. As a result, he wasted two months relearning everything at a driving school. Within the first year of expiration, you can still remedy the situation by submitting documents and undergoing a medical check at the DMV. But once it's invalidated, not only does it waste time, but if caught driving without a valid license by the police, you could face penalties ranging from fines and demerit points to even detention. My advice: set a phone reminder three months before your license expires to renew it—don't wait until it's too late to regret. Make it a habit to check your license's expiration date periodically; safety comes first. Driving may seem routine, but staying legally licensed is non-negotiable—don’t make the same lazy mistake as my friend.
