Is ID Card Required for Driver's License Renewal?
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When applying for driver's license renewal upon expiration, you must submit either an ID card or temporary ID card. Here is supplementary information: 1. Regulations: Article 48 of the new traffic regulations stipulates: Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the original license issuing authority within 90 days before the license expires. When applying, you must fill out an application form and submit the following documents: The driver's identification document; The motor vehicle driver's license; A physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or military regiment-level medical institution. 2. Special circumstances: For applications involving specially modified small automatic passenger vehicles for disabled persons, you must submit a physical condition certificate issued by a medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. For resident identification, it refers to either the 'Resident ID Card' or 'Temporary Resident ID Card'. For mainland residents living temporarily elsewhere, the identification refers to either the 'Resident ID Card' or 'Temporary Resident ID Card', along with residence or temporary residence certificates issued by public security authorities.
When renewing your driver's license, you must bring the original ID card as it's the key material for the DMV to verify your identity. Last time I went for renewal, besides checking my ID card, the staff also asked me to fill out a medical examination form and a license renewal application form. Remember to make an appointment in advance, as many places now offer online appointment channels to save queuing time. It's advisable to prepare a copy of your ID card as well, as some counters may require the copy for filing. If your ID card is lost, you must first go to the police station to apply for a temporary ID card before proceeding with the renewal. The whole process takes about half an hour to complete. Just remember not to wear light-colored clothes when taking the photo, otherwise you may be asked to retake it against the white background.
