How to Renew an Expired Vehicle License?

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SadieLynn
07/29/25 6:35am
Vehicle license renewal process: 1. The renewal should be initiated three months in advance, i.e., within 90 days before the vehicle inspection is due; 2. For vehicles not exempt from inspection, the owner needs to bring the power of attorney, vehicle license, and compulsory traffic insurance policy to the local motor vehicle inspection station for inspection; 3. It is no longer necessary to apply for an inspection qualification mark. After passing the inspection, the vehicle license's auxiliary page will be directly endorsed. Note: The vehicle license itself does not have an expiration date. As long as the vehicle passes the inspection, it will continue to be endorsed as valid. Renewal essentially means getting the endorsement stamp. Although the vehicle license is long-term and does not expire, it still requires annual inspection and endorsement stamps. If the auxiliary page of the vehicle license is full of endorsement stamps, the owner must renew the license at the vehicle management office where the license plate was issued before the next annual inspection.
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VanCooper
08/12/25 10:19pm
The driving license is about to expire, so it's time to renew it quickly, otherwise you might get fined if caught driving with it. I renewed mine last time, and the whole process went pretty smoothly. First, check the expiration date on your driving license. If it's approaching, prepare the required documents: original and photocopy of your ID card, the original driving license, and a recent one-inch photo (blue or white background is fine). Then, go to the local vehicle management office. Nowadays, some places also allow online renewal through the 12123 Traffic Management APP, but I recommend going in person for the first time to be safe. At the vehicle management office, fill out an application form, queue up for a vehicle inspection to verify the information, and if everything is okay, pay a processing fee, usually around 20-30 RMB. You can get the new license on the spot in just a few minutes. Don’t forget to bring cash to avoid a wasted trip. Frequent driving can wear out the license, so renewing it is also a good time to check your vehicle's condition—safety first. It's not a hassle and can be done in half a day.
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VonValeria
10/04/25 3:45am
Don't delay renewing your expiring vehicle license. I just went through the process recently. First step is checking the expiry date - just look at your current license. Required documents: ID card, old vehicle license, and one small photo. Many cities now offer online renewal through platforms like the Traffic Management 12123 App - upload documents, pay the fee online (10-50 yuan), and receive the new license by mail within days, saving time and effort. If you prefer in-person service, local DMV offices process applications quickly too - just queue up and submit your request, done within half an hour. Pro tip: bring all required materials to avoid repeated trips. Since the vehicle license is mandatory for driving, timely renewal prevents roadside inspection hassles - get it sorted properly when due.
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