Is a physical condition certificate required for driver's license renewal?
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According to Article 57 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses', a physical condition certificate is required for driver's license renewal. Materials required for driver's license renewal: The motor vehicle driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing location or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of the current driver's license. When applying, the driver needs to fill out an application form, provide identity proof, and the current driver's license. Level of the physical condition certificate required: A physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution, or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level. Therefore, as mentioned in the description, a physical condition certificate is required for renewal. Generally, there are dedicated medical examination facilities near the vehicle management office for convenience. For specific details, it is advisable to consult at the service hall of the vehicle management office.
When I renewed my driver's license before, I specifically went for a medical examination. If your driver's license is expiring and needs to be renewed, you must go to a designated hospital for a physical check-up, mainly to test your vision and color blindness. Remember to wear glasses to test your corrected vision. If your naked-eye vision is insufficient, the doctor will note on the medical form that you need to wear glasses. I also specifically asked the staff at the time, and they said that if you're just replacing a lost license, no medical exam is needed. But for normal renewals after six or ten years, a medical certificate is a mandatory requirement. Without it, the DMV really won't accept your application. A reminder to everyone: go for the medical check-up a few days in advance, as sometimes the report can't be issued on the spot.
