How to Renew a Motorcycle Driver's License Online When It Expires?
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Process for renewing an expired motorcycle driver's license online: Download the "Traffic Management 12123" app, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- Fill in the required information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Other renewal methods: DMV renewal process: The motor vehicle driver 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. Required materials 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 physical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal business hall to complete the renewal process. It only takes half an hour from registration to medical examination and new license production. Currently, only a few cities have this service, such as Hangzhou.
Speaking of renewing a motorcycle driver's license online, let me share my experience—it's quite simple. First, prepare your mobile phone and ID card, then download the official traffic management app "12123." After registering and logging in, select the "Driver's License Replacement/Renewal" function and fill in the required information as prompted. Remember to upload a recent color photo with a white background (taken within the last six months). The system will prompt you to pay a processing fee of around ten yuan online. The key is to plan ahead, as the app requires facial recognition verification—avoid operating in poor lighting conditions. When I renewed mine, I ran into an issue with the photo not meeting requirements, but I redid it and succeeded. The whole process took just two to three minutes, and the new license was mailed directly to my home, saving me the hassle of visiting the traffic police station. I recommend applying at least a week in advance to avoid riding with an expired license, as driving a motorcycle with an expired license counts as unlicensed driving. Keep an eye on the app's notifications for updates and delivery details, and activate the new license promptly upon receipt.
