How long does it take to reissue a lost driver's license?
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The reissuance of a lost driver's license requires completion within 48 hours. You need to bring a 1-inch photo, ID card, and a copy of it, fill out the application form for reissuing the motor vehicle driver's license, and then go to the branch of the vehicle management office under the jurisdiction of the address recorded in the applicant's identity document to process it. The time for reissuing a driver's license has been shortened from the original 30 working days to three days. Generally, it can be obtained within 48 hours at the latest, and a reissuance fee is required. The application for reissuing a driver's license cannot be handled by an agent; the applicant must come in person. Processing conditions: 1. Drivers from companies must be uniformly registered and filled out by the vehicle management personnel; 2. Unemployed personnel within the jurisdiction must present their driver's license and ID card; 3. Non-local drivers temporarily residing within the jurisdiction must present their ID card and temporary residence permit. The processing time is from Monday to Friday all day, and if the materials are complete, it will be processed immediately.
I just lost my driver's license a few days ago and rushed to the DMV to get a replacement. I brought my ID card and a copy, prepared a small photo, filled out an application form, and the whole process took about an hour to get the new license. The staff said that if all the materials are complete, the license can usually be issued on the same day, but it might take a day or two if it's crowded. The fee is not expensive, just around 80 yuan. Don't drive during the replacement period—if caught, you could face a fine of several hundred yuan and even points deducted. It's recommended to call ahead for consultation, as some places require an appointment to save time. Act immediately after losing the license to avoid unnecessary trouble.
