How to Inspect a Driver's License?
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Driver's license inspection procedures are as follows: 1. Within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license: The holder of the driver's license should apply for a replacement of the motor vehicle driver's license and undergo inspection within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. 2. Requirements: The applicant's points in the current scoring period have not reached 12 points; the applicant has no pending road traffic safety violations; the applicant's physical condition meets the driving license requirements; the motor vehicle driver's license is not detained, suspended, revoked, canceled, or withdrawn by law. 3. Required materials: For the annual inspection, the applicant needs to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" as required, provide the original motor vehicle driver's license, and 3 photos of the motor vehicle driver. It is also necessary to provide the original "Motor Vehicle Driver's Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a county-level or higher medical institution designated by the health bureau or a regiment-level or higher medical institution designated by the military or armed police forces. The inspection requires the original and a copy of the applicant's identity proof; if represented by an agent, the original and a copy of the agent's identity proof must also be submitted. 4. Fees: A processing fee for the motor vehicle driver's license will be charged during the inspection, usually 10 yuan.
Last time I went for my driver's license renewal, the experience was like this: I booked an appointment in advance on the Traffic Management 12123 APP, then brought my ID card and old driver's license to the DMV. First, I queued for a physical exam—testing vision and color recognition took less than five minutes. Then, at the counter, I had my photo taken and filled out forms. The staff checked my violation records, and that was it. The key is to handle all traffic fines in advance—don’t wait until two days before the deadline. Nowadays, many places even allow on-the-spot photo updates. My colleague renewed his license last year and took the chance to replace that unflattering ID photo he’d had for ten years. The whole process can be done in half an hour if it’s quick, but most of the delay comes from waiting in line, so going on a weekday is the smartest choice.
My wife just renewed her driver's license last month, sharing some practical tips: First, remember that a Category C license only needs renewal every six years, no need to go annually. Before renewal, make sure there are no unresolved traffic accidents or violations. For those with myopia, it's best to wear glasses with the correct prescription; failing the vision test means queuing up again. Just bring your ID card and old license for the materials. Many cities now issue the new license on the spot, unlike before when you had to wait a week. The cost is only about 20-30 RMB for the physical exam and processing fee, but don't forget to bring cash as some places still don't accept mobile payments. The validity period starts anew from the day of renewal, so no need to worry about delays.
