How long must a driver's license be renewed after it expires?

[AndrewLynn]

Ninety days before the expiration date: Within ninety days before the expiration of the driver's license, you should apply for renewal at the local vehicle management office. If the driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after the expiration date, the driver's license will be revoked. Materials required for renewing a driver's license: To renew an expired driver's license, you need to bring your ID card, driver's license, a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above medical institution, and 2 one-inch photos to the vehicle management office for renewal. The renewal process is as follows: Prepare 2 one-inch photos, a medical examination certificate, bring your ID card and driver's license, go to the license processing hall, fill out the renewal application form, then submit the documents, medical examination certificate, and renewal application form to the staff, and pay the processing fee. Before renewing, check if there are any unprocessed traffic violations. If there are, they must be handled first; otherwise, the renewal will not be processed. Validity period of a driver's license: Article 22 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" clearly stipulates: The validity period of a motor vehicle driver's license is 6 years. Article 26 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" clearly stipulates: If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring period during the 6-year validity period of the driver's license, a 10-year validity driver's license will be issued upon renewal; if the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring period during the 10-year validity period, a long-term valid driver's license will be issued upon renewal.

[SebastianAnn]

When your driver's license is about to expire, you need to promptly apply for a renewal. I remember the regulation allows renewal within 90 days before expiration. It's best not to wait until the last few days, as the DMV gets too crowded and waiting in line is exhausting. If you drive with an expired license and get caught by the police, the consequences are severe—a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan, possible points deduction affecting your record. The most annoying part is if it's expired for over a year, you might have to retake the written test (Subject 1), which is such a hassle. Last time, I went a month before expiration with my ID card, medical exam report, and photos, booked an appointment via APP, and got it done in just over ten minutes. Driving with a valid license gives peace of mind, so don't be lazy—remember to check the expiration date.

[SanNicole]

I almost missed the deadline when I got my license renewed for the first time two years ago. It's best to handle license renewal within one month after expiration, otherwise delays can cause many issues. A friend mentioned you might get away with driving a few days past expiration, but with stricter police checks now, the fine risk is high. I quickly booked an appointment online at the DMV - the vision test during the medical exam took some time, but overall the process wasn't difficult. Handling it early saves headaches, don't wait until it's invalid and regret it. After renewal, remember to update your information promptly so license issues don't distract you while driving and compromise safety.

[DelSteven]

As a father, I always remind my son to pay attention to his driver's license expiration date. Driving with an expired license isn't allowed for too long. According to the law, you can still renew it within one year after expiration, but you'll need to undergo medical examination and review again, which is troublesome and not worth the fine. Don't risk waiting until it's been expired for several months to handle it. It would be frustrating if you urgently need to use the car but your license is invalid. I suggest taking action before it expires - safety comes first. All parents worry about their children driving legally.