How Often Should a Motorcycle License Be Renewed?
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Motorcycle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued within 90 days before the expiration date of the motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, they must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." Documents required for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color passport photos without hats, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free physical examinations are also available at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver should bring the required documents to the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. How long after expiration does the license become invalid: Time regulations: If the license has been expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one exam; if it has been expired for more than three years, the license will become invalid and cannot be renewed.
The renewal cycle for a motorcycle driver's license is divided into stages: The initial license is valid for 6 years, and renewal can be processed 90 days before expiration. If you don't accumulate 12 penalty points annually (especially avoiding drunk driving), the renewed license will be valid for 10 years. Maintaining a clean record for the next 10 years qualifies you for a long-term license. Remember to carry these when renewing: ID card, old license, three 1-inch white-background photos, and a specific medical report from a county-level hospital. If you're away from home, the 12123 APP now allows remote renewal, making it very convenient.
A friend just called me asking about motorcycle license expiration issues. The key points are: the first renewal is after 6 years, and the second renewal is after 10 years. The biggest fear is forgetting the renewal time - you can still renew normally within one year of expiration, but if it exceeds one year but less than three years, you have to retake the subject one exam. Once when I helped a fellow rider with the renewal, I found unpaid traffic violations on the old license, and the counter directly refused to process it. It's recommended to check for any violation records two months in advance, and pay attention to passing the color vision test during the physical exam - friends with color weakness should remember to bring corrective glasses.
