How to Renew an Expired Driver's License and Vehicle License?
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Within 90 days before the expiration of your driver's license, bring your ID card, driver's license, physical condition certificate, and three ID photos to the local vehicle management office where the license was issued to obtain and fill out an application form. After paying the processing fee, you will receive your new driver's license. You can also mail your ID card, driver's license, physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or above medical institution, and three ID photos back to your hometown and entrust family or friends to handle the renewal for you. If you are temporarily residing elsewhere, you must obtain and fill out an 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form' (the physical examination form should be obtained from the local vehicle management office where you temporarily reside and completed after the physical examination) before mailing it back.
I still remember clearly when my driver's license and vehicle license both expired last time. For driver's license renewal, first go to a community hospital for a simple physical exam, costing about 50-60 yuan to get a medical report. Then make an appointment at the nearest vehicle management office via the 'Traffic Management 12123' app. Bring your original ID card, two one-inch white background photos, the medical report, and the old driver's license at the scheduled time. Queue up and wait for your number to be called. The staff will input your information, and it'll be done in about ten minutes. You'll get the new license on the spot without hassle. For vehicle license renewal, it's tied to the annual vehicle inspection. After passing the inspection at a designated testing station, you can directly get the new license with the inspection sticker. The whole process takes less than half a day. I recommend starting one month in advance to avoid almost missing the deadline like me and getting fined. Remember to bring some cash as there might be small service fees.
