How to Renew a C1 Driver's License After 6 Years?

[Emil]

Article 57 of "Traffic Regulations and Penalty Points": Motor vehicle drivers shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing location or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of their motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, they must fill out an application form and submit the following documents and certificates: the driver's identity proof, the motor vehicle driver's license, and a medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For those applying for a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for the disabled, they must submit a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. Procedures for renewing an expired driver's license: When renewing the license, after filling out the renewal application as needed, the applicant must bring their ID card, driver's license, medical examination report, and other relevant materials. A recent one-inch color photo with a white background and no hat must be used for the license renewal. If the photo does not meet the requirements, a new qualified photo must be taken. The license renewal can be applied for within 90 days of the license's expiration. The application can be made at the local vehicle management office or online. Notes for online appointment: The online vehicle management office appointment service must be handled by the applicant in person; no proxy is accepted. According to the appointment requirements, applicants can make up to two appointments per day using their identity proof. If an applicant fails to submit the required application materials at the appointed time and place, it will be considered a no-show. If an applicant has three no-shows within six months, the vehicle management office will not accept their online appointment applications for the next 12 months. About license renewal: Before renewing the license, all traffic violations related to the license must be resolved; otherwise, the application will not be accepted. After the motor vehicle driver's license is renewed, the original license becomes invalid and cannot be used again. The driver's personal information on the license must be kept properly and not discarded randomly to avoid information leakage, which could cause issues with the use of the motor vehicle driver's license. If the license is expired and caught by traffic police, a fine will be imposed without penalty points. There is also a latest deadline for license renewal: if the license has been expired for less than a year, it can be renewed through the normal process; if it has been expired for one to three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be re-obtained by passing the subject one exam; if it has been expired for over three years, the license will be canceled. Processing location: License renewal can be processed at the vehicle management office of the license issuing location or elsewhere. New users need to first download the Traffic Management 12123 app on their phones, register after downloading, and then log in. Existing users can log in directly. After logging in, they need to upload a photo of their driver's license. Click the "More" option on the right, find the driver's license services, then click "Submit Driver's License Photo." They can choose to take a photo or select one from the album. After submission, return to the service center, select the "Expired License Renewal" service, read the service instructions, and click "Read and Agree" at the end. Fill in personal information, including phone number, region, detailed address, postal code, etc., then choose the pickup method—either mail or self-pickup. After submission, pay the required fees. Photos and medical examination reports required for license renewal can be brought by the applicant. Those worried about their documents not meeting the requirements can process them directly at the traffic police office's license hall to avoid delays.

[LeEsther]

I've been through the process of renewing an expired driver's license, and while it's not difficult, you shouldn't take it lightly. When my C1 license was about to expire after 6 years, I went to the DMV within 90 days before expiration. I brought my original ID card, old driver's license, and a one-inch white-background photo (preferably with a photo receipt). I also had to get a medical check-up at a hospital first, testing vision, hearing, etc. If you fail, you might need to get glasses. With all the materials ready, I just filled out an application form at the DMV, paid the fee, and it was done. If you drive frequently, I recommend going on a weekday when it's less crowded and faster. The medical check-up fee and processing fee aren't expensive—around a hundred yuan in total. Before the new license is issued, the old one is still valid, but don't let it exceed the expiration date to avoid travel disruptions. Remember to maintain a good driving record—too many violations might require retaking the test, which would be a hassle. Preparing early saves time and effort.