How many years is the first renewal of a C1 driver's license?
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According to the relevant regulations of the "Rules for Applying for Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", the initial validity period of a C1 driver's license is 6 years. After the second renewal, the validity period is 10 years, and after the third renewal, the validity period is long-term. The C1 license does not require an annual review; it is renewed upon the expiration of its validity period. Article 57 of the "Traffic Regulations and Penalty Points Rules": The motor vehicle driver shall apply for renewal at the vehicle management office of the place where the driver's license was issued or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. Currently, the validity period of the driver's license is as follows: The first renewal of the driver's license is after six years. Upon the expiration of the validity period, if there is no record of full penalty points during the first 6-year validity period, a 10-year validity period driver's license can be issued (if there is a record of 12 penalty points, only a 6-year validity period license can be issued). After the 10-year validity period expires, another renewal is required. For the renewal of a 10-year validity period driver's license, if there is no record of full penalty points during the 10-year validity period, a long-term valid license can be issued (also, there must be no record of full penalty points; otherwise, only a 6-year validity period license can be issued). This license can be used until the age of 60, after which an annual review and submission of a medical examination certificate are required. Before applying, all traffic violations and accidents related to the driver's license must be resolved, and the license must be in a normal state. The following materials must be submitted: Resident ID card (for those holding ID cards from other provinces or cities, a temporary residence permit is also required) and a copy. The original motor vehicle driver's license, which is the one currently held. Three recent 1-inch white-background color photos of the applicant. Medical examination qualification certificate materials from a district-level or higher hospital. Such hospitals usually have designated medical examination points near the vehicle management office or traffic police station. The applicant must collect the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" at the vehicle management office and fill it out according to the instructions. Regarding renewal: Before renewal, all traffic violation information related to the driver's license must be resolved; otherwise, the application cannot be processed. Processing location: Driver's license renewal can be processed at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued or elsewhere. Renewal of the motor vehicle driver's license can be done through the mobile app "Traffic Management 12123" or through the vehicle management office, traffic management department, or public security authorities, effectively renewing the motor vehicle driver's license. Photos and medical examination certificates required for renewal can be brought by the applicant. If concerned about the qualifications of self-brought materials, they can be processed directly at the traffic police station's certification hall to avoid delays.
I just got my C1 driver's license not long ago, and I remember the validity period is initially 6 years, so the first renewal is after 6 years. For example, if you get the license this year, you'll need to renew it in 2029. Before renewal, you need to prepare some documents: ID card, medical examination certificate (mainly for vision and hearing tests), and a few photos, and don't forget to pay the fee. If it's overdue by more than 90 days, you'll have to retake the exams from scratch, which is quite a hassle. I think it's quite convenient, as some cities support online appointments, saving time. Remembering the date is important; I set a reminder on my phone calendar to ensure safe driving.
