Is a residence permit required to get a driver's license in Suihua?
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According to the 'One Certificate for All' policy, a residence permit is not required to obtain a driver's license in Suihua. Here is more information about the 'One Certificate for All' policy: 1. Introduction: The nationwide 'One Certificate for All' policy allows applicants to apply for a small car driver's license (C1, C2, C5) directly at any city in the country using their resident ID card, without the need to submit a residence permit or residence registration certificate. For Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan residents working or living in mainland China, they can use their residence permit for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan residents to apply for a small car driver's license directly in any city nationwide without submitting accommodation registration certificates or other proof. 2. Convenience: All small car driver's license services can be handled nationwide with 'One Certificate for All.' Mainland residents can use their resident ID card to apply for a new driver's license, replace, renew, or validate their driver's license at any location nationwide without returning to their place of household registration or submitting various proofs such as residence or temporary residence permits. Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan residents can use their residence permit to apply for, replace, renew, or validate their driver's license directly in any mainland city without submitting other proof.
I just moved to Suihua for school last year and originally planned to get a driver's license during my free time, but found out that if my household registration isn’t local, I’d need to apply for a residence permit first. As an out-of-towner, I made a few trips to the local police station with my rental contract and ID card to apply, and got it in about one or two weeks. To get a driver's license in Suihua, the process involves first presenting this residence permit when enrolling at a driving school, then attending theory classes and practical training, and finally passing the road test to get the license. The whole process took me about half a year. I’d advise non-locals to prepare early to avoid delays, as this requirement is mainly for managing cross-regional exams and ensuring everyone drives legally and safely—after all, driving is no small matter, involving personal identity verification and traffic responsibility.
As someone who frequently helps students register for driving schools, I know that non-locals indeed need a residence permit to take the driver's license test in Suihua. This is a national regulation to prevent license abuse. Obtaining a residence permit is simple—just bring your rental contract to the local police station, and it usually takes a few days to process. Driving schools always check the required documents during registration, so non-local applicants without a residence permit shouldn’t even consider it. I advise non-locals planning to take the test to prepare early to avoid last-minute document issues, which waste time and cause unnecessary stress. Additionally, Suihua’s driving test policies have remained stable in recent years, so non-local candidates just need a bit more patience to get everything sorted. Getting a driver’s license is about safe travel—completing the proper procedures ensures peace of mind on the road, protecting both yourself and others.
My friend came to Suihua from another city for work and asked me if a residence permit is required to get a driver's license. I checked the official website and local driving school websites for him. The conclusion is that non-local residents definitely need a residence permit to prove local residency; otherwise, driving schools won't accept them. This requirement mainly ensures fairness in regional exams and prevents people from taking tests indiscriminately everywhere. The basic process is to first obtain a residence permit, then register at a driving school to study theory lessons, practice driving until proficient, and finally take the road test to get the license. The whole process takes about two to three months. I’d like to remind non-local friends planning to take the test to apply for the residence permit one month in advance to avoid missing the opportunity.
