Is a medical examination form no longer required for C1 license renewal?
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C1 license renewal requires the submission of a medical examination certificate. The motor vehicle driver must present the required materials and apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office where the motor vehicle driver's license was originally issued. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after the review is approved. Materials required for renewal: Bring two copies of ID card, two recent 1-inch color photos without headwear, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver must present the required materials and apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office where the motor vehicle driver's license was originally issued. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after the review is approved. Regulations on the expiration of driver's licenses: If the license has expired for less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if it has expired for more than one year but less than three years, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one test; if it has expired for more than three years, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
I heard that after the new policy adjustment, renewing a C1 license has become much easier. Last year, my neighbor went to the DMV to renew his license. He was 59 years old and got it done just by bringing his old license and photos—no mention of a medical exam at all. The traffic authorities simplified the process to make it more convenient for the public. As long as you don’t have major illnesses or accident records, those under 60 generally don’t need a medical exam. Just remember to do it a few months before your license expires—don’t let it go past the validity period. Safety is still important, though; assess your physical condition before driving and don’t gamble with your life. Overall, the change is great—saving time and effort.
Just got my C1 license renewed, fresh and hot experience. Used to worry about getting a medical certificate from the hospital, now it's all online—book an appointment, fill out a form, pay the fee, and you're done. Mainly depends on age, I'm 52, and the policy says under 60 is fine, so the medical check was skipped—really convenient. But gotta remind you, basic stuff like ID and photos still need to be prepared. Don’t think they won’t check anything; if you’ve got health issues like color blindness, you’ll regret it if something happens. I think the new rules are pretty down-to-earth.
