How long does it take to renew a driver's license online?
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Online driver's license renewal generally takes about five days to receive the new license. When applying for a driver's license renewal online, you also need to submit the driver's identity proof, information about the old driver's license, and relevant materials such as a medical certificate from a qualified institution. Penalties for an expired driver's license: Driving a motor vehicle is prohibited during the expiration period, otherwise it may be treated as driving without a license. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, the driver can renew it at any time, but driving on the road will result in a fine of 200 yuan. If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year without renewal, the traffic management department will revoke it. If the expiration period is less than three years, the driver must retake and pass the subject one exam to restore driving eligibility. Driving during this period may result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. If the driver's license has been expired for more than three years, it will be permanently revoked, and the driver must retake the driver's license exam to drive again. Otherwise, driving on the road will be treated as driving without a license, resulting in a fine of 2000 yuan and up to 15 days of administrative detention.
As a young person who frequently commutes by car, I find renewing my driver's license online really convenient. Generally, the entire process from application to receiving the new license takes about 3 to 5 working days. You first need to submit an application on an online platform like the Traffic Management 12123 App, upload your ID photo and medical examination report. The system review usually completes within 1 to 2 days, and then the new license will be mailed to your address via courier, which may take another 1 to 2 days. If all your documents are complete and error-free, the whole process can be very quick, saving you the hassle of queuing at the DMV. However, if you fill in the wrong information or the photos are blurry, it may delay the process to over a week, so it's important to prepare clear documents in advance. To avoid driving with an expired license during the renewal period, I recommend applying one week before your old license expires. Overall, the online method is efficient and time-saving, making it very suitable for busy workers like us.
