How Long Does It Take to Archive a Driver's License When Transferring to Another Location?

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LeBriella
07/30/25 10:38am
Driver's license renewal in a different location can be processed at vehicle management offices nationwide without restrictions. However, the prerequisite is that the driver's license is about to expire. If it has already expired or been overdue for a long time, renewal in a different location may not be accepted. Therefore, specific circumstances should be consulted with the local traffic department. Additional information is as follows: 1. Renewal Time: For driver's license renewal in a different location, the driver must bring the original driver's license, the original and a copy of the driver's ID card, three one-inch color photos of the driver, and a physical examination report issued by a county-level or above medical institution. They must then fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" at the vehicle management office. Generally, the renewal process takes about one to three days. 2. Introduction: Renewal of a driver's license in a different location should be applied for at the vehicle management office within 90 days before the license expires. If the renewal is not processed within the specified time, it can still be processed within one year after expiration. If the license has been overdue for more than one year but less than three years, the license status will be "revocable but recoverable." The driver can take relevant tests at the vehicle management office to renew the license and restore its validity.
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