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

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CooperLynn
07/24/25 11:28pm
For a newly issued C1 driver's license, the validity period is 6 years. After the 6-year period expires, you can apply for a renewal with a medical examination. If the C1 license has not accumulated 12 penalty points within the 6 years, the validity period will automatically be upgraded to 10 years upon renewal. If, within the 10-year validity period, no scoring cycle has ever accumulated 12 penalty points, congratulations, your driver's license will be upgraded to a "lifetime valid driver's license." Below are the materials required for the renewal: 1. Photos: Bring three recent 1-inch white-background color photos. 2. Medical examination certificate: A qualified medical examination report from a district-level or above hospital. 3. "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form": Obtain the form at the vehicle management office and fill it out as required. 4. Original documents: The original motor vehicle driver's license. 5. ID card: Resident ID card (for those holding ID cards from other provinces or cities, a temporary residence permit is also required) and a copy. These are the key points to note for a C1 driver's license. Make sure to prepare all the relevant materials when renewing.
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LeMarcus
08/10/25 3:23pm
I've had my C1 driver's license for almost six years, and just last month I went through the renewal process, which went pretty smoothly. First, you need to get a medical examination certificate from a hospital, usually at designated medical institutions. They'll check your vision, hearing, and limb mobility, costing around 50 to 100 RMB. Bring your ID card, old driver's license, and a few one-inch photos, then head straight to the DMV window. It's best to complete this within 90 days in advance to avoid peak times and save time. If you delay for over a year after expiration, you might have to retake the written test. This time, I got a new license valid for ten years, which feels even better than getting a new car. Usually, pay attention to maintaining your health while driving, and get your vision checked promptly if it declines—don't wait until something happens to regret it. Overall, don't overcomplicate things; just a few simple steps can keep you driving safely for ten years.
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