How Many Times Must a Driver's License Be Renewed Before It Becomes Valid for Life?
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Replacing the driver's license twice allows it to be valid for life. The initial license is valid for six years. If no more than 12 points are accumulated in each scoring cycle during this period, the renewed license will be valid for ten years. If, during the ten-year validity period of the motor vehicle driver's license, no more than 12 points are accumulated in each scoring cycle, the license will be renewed as a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license. Materials required for renewing a driver's license: a duly completed 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form'; the original 'Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Drivers' issued by a county-level or above medical institution designated by the Municipal Health Bureau; the original and a copy of the applicant's identity document (if processed by an agent, the original and a copy of the agent's identity document must also be submitted. Residents temporarily residing in the city must submit, in addition to their ID card, a residence or temporary residence certificate issued by the public security authorities); the original motor vehicle driver's license; three photographs of the driver (recent, front-facing, color, half-length, one-inch photos with a white background, without a hat). Points to note when renewing a driver's license: renewal can only be done in advance, and there should be no delay without a valid reason (if delayed for a reason, the traffic management department should be informed in advance). According to regulations, renewal can be done up to three months in advance. If the license is about to expire, it should be renewed as soon as possible. Delays may result in a fine.
