Is the original ID card required for driver's license renewal?
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Driver's license renewal upon expiration requires the original ID card. Below is relevant information about driver's license renewal upon expiration: 1. Relevant regulations: Article 57 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139): Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing location or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of their motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Required documents: (1) Identity proof of the motor vehicle driver. (2) Motor vehicle driver's license. (3) Proof of physical condition issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or by a military unit at or above the regimental level. For applications for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, proof of physical condition issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority should be submitted.
I remember my last experience of renewing my driver's license very clearly - the original ID card is a must! The staff needs to scan the chip to verify identity information, and photocopies or photos won't work. I brought my old driver's license, three white-background photos, and even made a special trip to get a physical examination report beforehand. I recommend going directly to the self-service machines or counters at the vehicle management office - the entire process can be completed in just twenty minutes. Some places now offer online renewal services, but for first-time renewals, you still need to verify the original documents offline. If your ID card is about to expire, remember to get a new one in advance before going, otherwise you might get stuck.
