How to Transfer a Driver's License Obtained in Another Location Back to Your Local Area?
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The method to transfer a driver's license obtained in another location back to your local area involves applying, submitting proof, providing relevant documents, and waiting for approval. The specific steps are as follows: Application: After obtaining a driver's license in another location, if you wish to transfer it back to your local area (for motor vehicle drivers residing outside the jurisdiction of the issuing vehicle management office), you can apply for a license exchange at the local vehicle management office where you reside. Submit Proof: When applying, you need to fill out an application form and submit the motor vehicle driver's identity proof, the original driver's license, and a medical fitness certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military regiment-level or higher medical institution. Provide Relevant Documents: If applying for a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for disabled persons, you must submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. Wait for Approval: At the vehicle management office, fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and submit the original and photocopies of your ID card and driver's license to the window officer for review. Upon approval, a new license will be issued. In some areas, you may be asked to return after ten days to collect the new license.
I used to work in a southern city where my driver's license was issued by the local vehicle management office. After settling back in my hometown, I decided to transfer it. The process wasn't complicated—just go to the local vehicle management office on a weekday morning with my original ID card, old driver's license, and one or two one-inch white-background photos. Fill out the transfer application form, wait in line, and the staff will verify your information to ensure there are no traffic violations or expiration issues. It took about half an hour to get the new license, with just a small fee of a few dozen yuan for administrative costs. Transferring it back has made things much more convenient, like handling annual inspections or local traffic violations without long-distance trips, saving a lot of effort. If you plan to live locally long-term, I recommend doing it sooner rather than later—it gives peace of mind and avoids the hassle of forgetting the renewal date.
