Is the original ID card required for driver's license renewal?

[VanJack]

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.

[ErinLynn]

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.

[KatherineLynn]

The original ID card is definitely required for driver's license renewal, as it's a mandatory regulation. I've handled the procedure for family members twice before. In addition to the original ID card of the applicant, you also need to bring the old driver's license, medical examination certificate, and a one-inch photo. The vehicle management office's system must read the ID card chip information on-site to proceed with the process. Special note: If someone else is handling the renewal on your behalf, the proxy must also bring their original ID card. Currently, some cities are piloting the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP for license renewal upon expiration, but ID card scans are still required for identity verification during mailing.

[Sawyer]

Personal experience tells you that you can't handle the license renewal without the original ID card. Last time I forgot to bring it, I had to make two trips to get it done. The DMV requires the original ID and a card reader to verify authenticity, and the system also needs to collect your photo on-site for comparison. Remember to bring three things: your old driver's license, the original ID card, and the driver's medical examination report from a county-level hospital. It's recommended to avoid the peak hours on Mondays and Fridays, and the whole process takes about half an hour. If your ID card is lost, it takes about 15 days to get a new one, so plan your time accordingly.

[GabriellaRose]

As a veteran driver who has renewed my license twice in five years, I can confirm that the original ID card is required. The DMV uses specialized equipment to scan the ID card chip to initiate the renewal process. Here are a few tips: First, make an appointment on the 12123 Traffic Management APP to reduce waiting time; wear dark-colored clothes for the on-site driver's license photo; while there are self-service medical examination machines on-site, the queues can be long, so getting a medical exam done at a designated hospital in advance saves time. Weekday mornings before 9 AM are the least crowded, and the entire process can be completed in just 20 minutes to get your new license.