How to Apply for License Renewal Upon Expiration?
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Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of their driving license. When applying, they need to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form". Other methods for renewing a driver's license are as follows: Renewal via the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expiration Renewal Service -- fill in the required information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal office to process the renewal. The entire process, from registration and medical examination to the production of the new license, takes only half an hour. Currently, this service is only available in a few cities, such as Hangzhou. Required materials for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color photos without hats, original ID card, original driving license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office).
Not long ago, I renewed my driver's license myself and found the process quite smooth. First, check the expiration date of your license and prepare a few months in advance. Bring the original and photocopy of your ID card, the old driver's license, a medical examination certificate from a designated hospital, and several white background photos. Go directly to the local vehicle management office, fill out the application form, queue up to pay the fee (which is quite affordable, around a few dozen yuan). Wait a while and you'll receive the new license. If you're busy, many apps now allow online renewal—just upload the required materials in advance. Don't procrastinate, as driving with an expired license is a violation that can result in fines and penalty points.
I think the license renewal process is not complicated. First, confirm that your driver's license is about to expire and prepare all the required documents: ID card, driver's license booklet, medical examination form, and a bareheaded photo. Find time to visit the nearby vehicle management office or service center, submit the form on-site, pay the fee, and get your new license in just a few minutes. If you're too lazy to go out, you can also apply online using the traffic management app, upload the documents, pay the fee, and have the new license delivered to your home—super convenient. The key is to prepare early and avoid the last-minute rush. The medical examination items are simple, so don't worry about scary things like blood tests or vision tests.
