How Long is the Validity Period of a Long-Term Driver's License?
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The validity period of a motor vehicle driver's license is divided into 6 years, 10 years, and permanent. During the 6-year validity period of the driver's license, if the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in each scoring cycle, they can exchange it for a 10-year validity license. If they have accumulated 12 points, the license will remain valid for 6 years. During the 10-year validity period, if the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in each scoring cycle, they can exchange it for a permanent validity license. Below is additional information: Article 57 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses' stipulates: A motor vehicle driver shall apply for a license renewal at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority or another location 90 days before the expiration of the current driver's license. When applying, the driver must fill out an application form and submit the following documents: 1. The driver's identity proof; 2. The current driver's license; 3. A medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For applicants applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
Just got my long-term driver's license renewed a couple of days ago, let me share the details with you. The first-time license is valid for 6 years, during which you mustn't accumulate 12 penalty points. When renewing after this period, if you've maintained a clean record without reaching 12 points for 6 consecutive years, you'll qualify for a 10-year license. Then before the 10-year license expires, if you've kept a perfect record every single year (yes, each year counts) without hitting 12 points, you can apply for a permanent license. But remember, after turning 70, you'll need to submit annual medical reports – even permanent license holders must undergo regular check-ups. Several friends of mine missed out on upgrading to permanent licenses because they got penalized during intermediate scoring periods.
