How to Renew a C1 Driver's License After 6 Years?
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Driver's license renewal can be processed up to 90 days before the expiration date. The required documents for renewal include ID card, driver's license, medical examination certificate, photos, etc. Below are the steps for renewal: 1. Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and submit the physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or military medical institution at or above the regimental level. 2. Within 90 days before the driver's license expires, apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued. When applying for renewal, prepare the original and photocopy of your ID card, driver's license. Any driver's license processing center has doctors stationed by "county-level or above medical institutions" who can conduct on-site medical examinations and fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's Physical Condition Certificate". 3. Bring three recent color front-facing half-inch photos with a white background, where the head occupies two-thirds of the photo length.
I have experience with renewing an expired driver's license. I remember you have to do it within three months before expiration—don't delay. I've been driving for years, and last year I only remembered when it was about to expire. I quickly gathered the required documents: original ID card and driver's license, and first had to undergo a brief medical check, mainly for vision, though some places also check limb mobility. Then I went straight to the local DMV, filled out an application form, took photos, submitted the information, and paid a small fee of a few dozen yuan. If everything goes smoothly, the whole process takes about half an hour, and you get the new license on the spot, valid for 10 years. The key is not to drive after it expires, or you could face a 200-yuan fine and possible points deduction. It's also advisable to settle any traffic violations beforehand to avoid extra trips. Nowadays, many cities have online booking systems to save queuing time. Overall, it's very simple—no need to stress.
