How to operate the license renewal on 12123 when it expires?
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Traffic Management 12123 APP renewal process: Download the Traffic Management 12123 APP, then select Service Center--Expired License Renewal Service--Fill in the information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Renewal materials: Bring two copies of ID card, two 1-inch recent color photos without hats, original ID card, original driver's license, and medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free physical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Expiration period of driver's license: Time limit: If it expires less than one year, you can renew it normally; if it expires more than one year but less than three years, the license will be cancelled, but you can renew it by passing the subject one test; if it expires more than three years, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
I just helped my dad renew his driver's license on the 12123 platform a few days ago, and it was actually quite convenient. First, you need to go to a hospital for a driver's physical examination—make sure to choose a hospital that can upload the data online. After the physical, open the 12123 app and find the 'license renewal upon expiration' option under the driver's license services. The system will automatically retrieve your physical examination report. Upload a one-inch white-background electronic photo—no selfies, it must be a formal ID photo. If you choose mail delivery, there's a 10-yuan processing fee plus about 20 yuan for shipping; self-pickup only charges the processing fee. After submission, keep an eye on the review status in the online progress section. I received my new license on the third day—much faster than going to the DMV. You can start the process 90 days in advance, so don’t wait until it expires.
Renewing your driver's license on 12123 involves three steps: medical check-up → upload → receive the license. First, go to a designated hospital for a medical check-up, tell the doctor it's for driver's license renewal, and it'll take about 15 minutes. Then, log in to 12123 at home, click 'More' to enter the driver's license services section, and select 'Renewal upon Expiry'. At this point, the system will pop up a window prompting you to upload a photo—prepare an electronic version taken within the last 6 months in advance. After submission, pay the fee and choose either mail delivery or self-pickup. Note: Sometimes the medical check-up data isn't synchronized immediately, and you may be prompted to supplement materials upon submission—don't panic, just wait 2 hours and try again. The entire process takes about 5 minutes on your phone, and the expiry date of your old license will automatically be extended by ten years.
