How to Apply for a Driver's License Renewal?
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Renewal of a driver's license can be processed as follows: 1. Eligibility Criteria: The driver's license of the motor vehicle driver is about to expire; The household registration of the motor vehicle driver has been moved out of the jurisdiction of the original vehicle management office; The motor vehicle driver resides outside the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office where the license was issued; The driver reaches the age of 60 and holds a license for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks; The driver reaches the age of 70 and holds a license for ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles or ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles; The motor vehicle driver voluntarily applies for a downgrade of the permitted vehicle type. 2. Application Procedure: When applying for a renewal at the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued, the applicant must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and submit the following documents: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver; the original driver's license; a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above, certifying the physical condition of the applicant.
Having driven for over a decade, I started preparing a month before my driver's license expired to avoid delays. First, confirm if it's expired or lost. For renewal, bring your ID card, the original old license (if available), and two one-inch white-background photos to the local vehicle management office. If lost, report it first and then apply for a replacement, usually requiring a copy of your ID card and an explanation of the situation. The process involves filling out an application form at the vehicle management office, paying a small fee (around 50 yuan), and in some places, providing a medical report, such as a vision test. The whole process takes about an hour, and remember to check the new license for accuracy when you receive it. I've developed a habit of regularly checking my license, as an expired one can not only result in fines but also affect insurance claims, so handling it in advance is always the right move.
