How to Renew an Expired Out-of-Town Driver's License Locally?
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Out-of-town driver's license renewal can be processed as follows: Renewal via the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- Fill in the required information. The new license is usually delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal office to complete the renewal process. The entire procedure, from registration and medical examination to the production of the new license, takes only about half an hour. Currently, this service is only available in a few cities, such as Hangzhou. License renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck licenses must have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other license types must have fewer than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck licenses with demerit points in a scoring cycle, as well as holders of other license types involved in a fatal traffic accident with equal or greater responsibility but whose licenses have not been revoked, must have completed the required inspection education; The applicant must have no outstanding road traffic safety violations or unresolved traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition must meet the driving license requirements; The driver's license must not be under legal seizure, detention, suspension, revocation, cancellation, or annulment.
A while back, my friend encountered a similar issue, and I accompanied him to the DMV to handle the renewal of an expired out-of-town driver's license. Simply put, you need to bring the original ID card, the expired driver's license, and three one-inch white-background photos to the local DMV counter to apply for a renewal. For out-of-town licenses, it's best to prepare a local residence permit or property ownership certificate in advance to prove long-term residence here. You'll also need to get a medical check-up report from a designated hospital, typically checking vision and hearing, which costs just a few dozen yuan. The whole process involves filling out an application form, and once the staff reviews and approves it, you can get the new license the same day. However, if there's incomplete information for out-of-town licenses, you might need to provide additional materials and make an extra trip. Before renewal, note: licenses expired for less than a year can be renewed directly; if expired between one to three years, you must first retake the theory test (Subject 1); if expired for over three years, it becomes void, and you'll have to retake all tests. A reminder to everyone: don't delay, as driving with an expired license is illegal, and you could run into trouble if stopped by traffic police.
