How to Renew an Expiring Driver's License?
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The driver should prepare the original driver's license, the original ID card, three one-inch white-background color photos, and a physical condition certificate. The physical condition certificate generally needs to be issued by a county-level or above medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. After preparing the above materials, go to the vehicle management office. At the vehicle management office, obtain and fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form", and paste the photo on the form. The driver should submit the original driver's license, physical condition certificate, and personal photos 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.
My driver's license is about to expire soon, and as a veteran driver with 15 years of experience, I promptly handled the renewal. First, it's important to note that renewing within 90 days before expiration is valid—never delay until after it expires and risk getting caught driving illegally. The process is quite straightforward: I went to the nearest DMV to queue up, bringing my original ID card, the old driver's license, and the mandatory medical certificate—just visit a designated hospital or health center for vision and hearing tests, and photos can be taken on-site. Online renewal is also an option, but I prefer the offline process for peace of mind. The entire application took less than an hour, with a small fee paid, and the new license arrived by mail in a few days. By the way, common issues during renewal, like incomplete documents or failing the medical exam, once delayed my friend, so confirming requirements in advance is crucial. Safe driving starts with compliance, so I recommend everyone regularly check their license status and not take it lightly.
