How to Renew an Expired Driver's License?
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To renew an expired driver's license, you must visit the local vehicle management office where the license was issued. Prepare the driver's ID card and its copy, the driver's license, a photo receipt, and other required documents in advance. Fill out the motor vehicle driver's license application form and other necessary materials. Driving with an expired license is not allowed. The validity periods of a motor vehicle driver's license are 6 years, 10 years, and permanent. If a driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the 6-year validity period, they can renew their license for a 10-year validity period. Drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was issued within 90 days before the expiration date. Before renewal, all traffic violation penalties must be settled. Driving with an expired license is considered unlicensed driving. Documents required for renewal include the original driver's license, ID card and its copy, three recent 1-inch color photos with a white background (without hats), a digital photo receipt for the driver's license, and a medical examination certificate (issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or the vehicle management office's medical examination point). Non-local residents must also provide their original residence permit and its copy. The driver's license cannot be renewed 91 days in advance but can be extended for up to one year. However, driving is not permitted during the extension period.
My driver's license is about to expire. Since I often travel for work and don't want to waste time, I directly used the Traffic Management 12123 APP to handle it. I checked the guide in advance: first went to a designated hospital for an eye exam to confirm my vision meets the standard, then uploaded my ID photo and scanned copy of my old license on the APP. After filling in the information online and making the payment, the new license was delivered to my home within a week. It's quite convenient—no need to go to the DMV and wait in long queues. A reminder to everyone: start the process 90 days in advance and set a phone memo so you don’t forget. Driving with an expired license carries high risks, such as fines and penalty points. The APP also allows you to check violation records for integrated management, which is a real time-saver for busy office workers.
