Is an appointment required for license renewal at Kunshan Vehicle Management Office?
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No appointment is needed. Here is more relevant information: The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" have corresponding provisions in Article 57: A motor vehicle driver shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office that issued the license or another vehicle management office within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, the driver must fill out an application form and submit their identity proof, current motor vehicle driving license, and a medical certificate from a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. Notes for license renewal: The motor vehicle driving license should not be in a state of being temporarily withheld, canceled, revoked, or withdrawn, nor should the driver have accumulated 12 penalty points, unresolved violations, or unpaid fines. If any of the above situations exist, the driver must resolve them before applying for license renewal.
I previously visited the Kunshan Vehicle Management Office to renew my driver's license and noticed that advance appointments are generally required, especially during this period when there's a higher volume of people. Going there directly might result in wasting half a day waiting. At that time, I used mini-programs on Alipay or WeChat to make an appointment—just search for 'Kunshan Vehicle Management Office Appointment' to find the entry, then input information like ID number and license plate number. After booking, the system will suggest a time slot, and you just need to arrive on time. The advantage is avoiding long queues and saving time. When renewing the license, remember to bring the original ID card, the old driver's license, and the photo receipt. Forgetting any of these can be troublesome—my friend once forgot the photo receipt and had to redo everything, which was a hassle. I recommend checking the official platform for requirements before your visit to avoid delays, as the efficiency of vehicle management offices now largely relies on digitalization.
