How to Renew a C1 Driver's License After 6 Years?
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Motor vehicle drivers should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. Materials required for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color photos without hats, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: Motor vehicle drivers should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. Regulations on the expiration of driver's license: If the license has expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if it has expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one test; if it has expired for more than three years, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
Last time I renewed my driver's license, it took me three trips to the DMV to get it done. Now the process is much simpler. You can apply three months in advance by bringing your ID card, old driver's license, and two 1-inch white background photos. The most important thing is the medical report. Don't make unnecessary trips like I did—now many hospitals are connected with the DMV. Just book a medical checkup spot on the 12123 app, where they'll test your vision, color blindness, and hearing in about ten minutes. At the DMV, fill out an application form, pay a 10-yuan fee, and wait half an hour to get your new license (the old one will be collected). Remember to clear any traffic violations first—unpaid fines will prevent the renewal.
A post-95 license renewal expert tells you everything can be done with just a smartphone now! Download the Traffic Management 12123 app, register and log in, then click on 'Driver's License Replacement/Renewal'. The system will prompt you to get a medical exam—just visit a nearby networked hospital, and the data will be uploaded automatically. Next, upload your ID photo. I just took mine with my phone's front camera—just avoid wearing jewelry and wear dark-colored clothes. Once approved, choose mail delivery with a COD fee of 20 yuan, and your new license will be delivered to your doorstep while the courier takes the old one. The whole process only requires a 30-minute trip for the medical exam, perfect for us young folks who hate queuing.
