How Many Days in Advance Can You Renew Your Driver's License?
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You can renew your driver's license up to 90 days in advance. According to relevant regulations, drivers must apply for a license renewal within 90 days before the expiration of their current license. Before renewal, any traffic violation penalties associated with the license must be resolved. Driving with an expired license is considered unlicensed driving. The following are important points to note when renewing your driver's license: Regulations for driver's license renewal: If the license has expired for less than a year, you should promptly visit the vehicle management office for renewal. If the license has expired for one to three years, you must apply to take the theoretical exam (Subject 1) at the vehicle management office; passing the exam is required to regain the license. If the license has expired for more than three years, it will be revoked, and you will need to retake the entire driving test. Required documents include the original ID card, the current driver's license, and three one-inch white-background photos. Requirements for applying for a delayed renewal: If a driver cannot renew the license within the specified time due to reasons such as military service or being abroad, they may apply for a delayed renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was issued, within the license's validity period. The maximum delay period is three years. It is important to note that drivers are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle during the delay period.
Driving license renewal can be processed within 90 days before the expiration date, which is based on my years of driving experience. Traffic regulations stipulate that applications can be made within three months prior to expiration. For renewal, you need to bring the original ID card, original driving license, and several recent one-inch bareheaded photos (usually 1-2). A simple medical examination such as a vision test is also required. With all these materials prepared, you can directly process it at the local vehicle management office or traffic police station window, or make an appointment and upload documents through online platforms to save time and effort. Starting the process so early can avoid last-minute rush and ensure continuous compliance with driving regulations. In case you are too busy to remember the expiration date, the 90-day buffer period is enough for you to handle it calmly. I always advise my friends to mark their calendars three months before expiration to avoid unnecessary trouble and the risk of fines.
