How Long in Advance Should You Renew Your Driver's License?
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Renewing your driver's license requires doing so 90 days in advance. Below is relevant information regarding driver's license renewal: Points to Note When Renewing Your Driver's License: Before renewal, ensure all traffic violations have been addressed, fines paid, and demerit points cleared. Otherwise, the vehicle management office will not issue the new license. If during the validity period of the driver's license, any scoring cycle records 12 demerit points, you will not be eligible for a license with a longer validity period. Documents Required for Driver's License Renewal: The motor vehicle driver's ID card, driver's license, three one-inch white background photos of yourself, and a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regiment level or above.
I recently renewed my driver's license. Based on personal experience, you should start preparing 90 days in advance and not wait until it's about to expire. Looking back, I checked the expiration date ahead of time and set a phone reminder, which turned out to be very necessary—you need to bring your ID card, medical examination report, and recent photos to the DMV. Some people forget about this and end up facing fines or even being unable to drive, which is really inconvenient. So, I suggest everyone check their license expiration date early and plan their time accordingly to avoid disrupting daily routines. Also, remember that the medical exam includes vision and health checks, so it’s good to assess your physical condition. Overall, the 90-day buffer period gives you plenty of time to handle other matters and saves a lot of hassle.
