How to Apply for a Driver's License Extension?
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If your driver's license has expired for less than 12 months, you can proceed with the renewal as usual. However, if it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, you will need to retake the theory test (Subject 1) to renew your license. Upon passing the test, you can obtain your new driver's license. If the expiration period exceeds three years, you will need to reapply for a driver's license from scratch. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Driver's license expiration details: If your car driver's license is overdue, you can renew it within one month after the expiration date without any penalties. However, driving a motor vehicle during the overdue period without renewal is prohibited and will result in penalties. 2. Introduction to driver's licenses: For individuals who already possess driving skills and wish to drive vehicles on public roads, the state will issue a driving certificate. This certificate is the driver's license, and the permission to drive vehicles is granted through the issuance of this license. This indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a mandatory requirement for driving, and it must be issued by an authorized agency.
I recently went through the process of driver's license extension and want to share my experience. When your license is about to expire, you need to apply at the local vehicle management office within 90 days before expiration. Bring your original ID card, driver's license, a one-inch white-background color photo, and a medical examination certificate from a hospital - this is easy to get at community hospitals. At the vehicle management office, fill out an application form, pay a small processing fee (a few dozen yuan), and you'll receive your new license in one or two days. Many cities now support online applications via official apps - just upload your documents and get the new license delivered to your home. I recommend doing this early rather than waiting until the last day. If caught driving with an expired license, you could face fines and penalty points. Remember you can't drive during the extension processing period except in emergencies, so better get it done quickly!
