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

[PresleyLee]

Article 57 of the "Traffic Regulations Penalty Points Rules": The motor vehicle driver shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, the applicant shall fill out the application form and submit the following documents and certificates: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical certificate issued by a county-level or military regiment-level medical institution regarding physical conditions. For applications for a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority regarding physical conditions shall be submitted. Matters related to the renewal of the driver's license upon expiration: The driver's license can be renewed within 90 days before its expiration. You can apply for renewal at the local vehicle management office or online. 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 bareheaded photo with a white background must be used for the driver's license renewal. If the photo is not qualified, a new qualified photo must be taken. 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 motor vehicle driver's license must be properly kept and not discarded at will; otherwise, information leakage may cause issues in the use of the motor vehicle driver's license. If the driver's license expires, the traffic police will impose a fine upon inspection but will not deduct points. There is also a latest deadline for license renewal. If the license expires for less than one year, it can be renewed through the normal process; if it expires for one to three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be re-obtained by passing the subject one exam; if it expires for more than three years, the license will be canceled. About renewal: Before renewal, all related traffic violation information on the driver's license must be processed; otherwise, the application will not be accepted. Processing location: The driver's license renewal can be processed at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority or elsewhere. The motor vehicle driver's license can be effectively renewed through the traffic management department of the vehicle management office or the public security authority. The photos and medical examination certificates required for renewal can be prepared by yourself. If you are worried about the self-prepared materials not meeting the requirements, you can directly process them at the traffic police team's certification hall to avoid wasting time. Renewal via Traffic Management 12123: Open Traffic Management 12123, click on the driver's license, then click on "Renew Expired Driver's License," check the renewal information, click "Next," and select the mailing method.

[McAvery]

Last year, I only realized my driver's license was about to expire when it was almost due, so I hurried to the DMV to renew it. You can start the renewal process 90 days in advance. First, go to a hospital for a physical exam, which costs a few dozen yuan, checking vision, hearing, etc., and you can get the medical report on the spot. Then, bring your ID card, old driver's license, and two white-background photos to the DMV to fill out an application form—there’s a template to follow. Don’t forget to pay a small processing fee, and your new license will be ready in two or three working days. Nowadays, you can also handle it via an app, but I still prefer going in person. If you go early when it’s less crowded, the queue is shorter, making it much easier. Never drive with an expired license—if caught, you could face fines or even have your car impounded. A friend of mine learned this the hard way. If you drive frequently, it’s a good idea to check your license status every two years to avoid missing critical dates that could disrupt your travel plans.

[Nova]

I think young people should definitely try renewing their driver's license online—it saves time and effort. Just download the Traffic Management 12123 app, register and log in, then select the license renewal service. Upload photos of your ID card and health certificate, schedule a physical exam at a nearby hospital, and after completing it, pay the processing fee via the app. You'll receive a notification to pick up your new license at the DMV in a couple of days—just bring your old license for verification. The whole process is super fast, with much shorter queues compared to in-person visits, and you can also check traffic violation records and points status to avoid deduction risks. I recommend starting preparations three months in advance, and make sure the post-exam photos meet the standard white-background requirements—no sloppy work. If the app isn’t user-friendly for you, the DMV also has self-service kiosks. Just don’t wait until the last day to rush—losing your license and being unable to drive would be frustrating.