How to Handle an Expired Motor Vehicle License?
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When the motor vehicle license expires, you should go to the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement. To replace the license, you need to bring the identity proof of the vehicle owner, standard photos of the vehicle, and if the motor vehicle license has expired, you must return the original license to the vehicle management office. Below are the impacts of an expired license on the vehicle: 1. Cannot drive on the road: If the license has expired, it is as if the vehicle has no license, and you should submit a replacement application as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the vehicle cannot be driven on the road. If the vehicle is checked by traffic police and the license is found to have not been renewed, the owner will be fined or the vehicle may be impounded. 2. Unable to claim insurance: In insurance contracts, a vehicle with an expired license is considered unqualified. If an accident occurs, the insurance claim will be denied.
Last month I dealt with the issue of my vehicle license expiring. As a veteran car owner, I'd like to share my firsthand experience. First, make an appointment on the DMV website to avoid long queues. Bring your original ID card and photocopy, the original vehicle license, vehicle registration certificate (that green booklet), and keep your insurance policy handy. The car must pass its annual inspection first, so I went to the inspection station a week earlier to get the report done, which cost a few dozen yuan. At the DMV, take a number according to your appointment, fill out the application form, and pay about 50 yuan - you can do it via mobile payment. After the staff verified my documents, I got the new license in half an hour, valid for six to ten years from the renewal date. Don't delay until it expires - driving with an expired license risks a 200-2000 yuan fine and 12 penalty points, which is both dangerous and troublesome. Online appointments make the process much more convenient these days, saving time and effort.
When handling the renewal of an expired vehicle license, I believe the key lies in document preparation. Bring the owner's ID card, the original vehicle license, and the original vehicle registration certificate. The vehicle must pass the annual inspection and obtain the report, otherwise, it won't be possible. At the vehicle management office, follow the steps to get a number, fill out the forms, and pay a fee, usually between 50-80 yuan. If the vehicle has been modified, it must be restored to its original condition, or the process will be stalled. The new license is printed on the spot and is valid for several years; for small cars, it's renewed every three years after the first six years. A reminder to everyone: book an appointment via the local 12123 App to save time and avoid queues, making the process efficient and hassle-free. If there are any changes in vehicle information, such as an address update, additional materials will be required. Also, settle any traffic violations before processing the license. Throughout the process, pay attention to information verification to avoid rework, which can take up half a day.
