Is the renewal date on the driver's license the same as the old one?
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The validity date on the new driver's license is based on the month of the original license's expiration. Below are the specific materials required for driver's license renewal: 1. "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form": Must be signed by the applicant; the original driver's license and the applicant's relevant documents. 2. Proof of identity: If the applicant cannot be present, a jointly signed application form by the applicant and the agent, along with the identity proofs (original and copies) of both the applicant and the agent, must be submitted. 3. Medical certificate: A health condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution, or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For applicants applying for a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for the disabled, a health condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted. 4. Three photos: The photos must be recent (within the last six months), front-facing, full-color, bareheaded, half-length ID photos with a white background, and the applicant should not wear uniforms.
Last time I renewed my driver's license, I specifically asked the staff - the new license's validity starts from the processing date, not continuing from the old one. When I got the new license, I found its validity was extended by ten years from that date, meaning the old license's expiration became void. This is quite important because some people mistakenly think they can extend from the old expiration date, which may lead to fines for late renewal. I recommend renewing early - bring your ID card and old license, and check your local DMV's requirements to avoid wasted trips. Don't forget to regularly check your license's expiration date while driving - it'll be troublesome if you only realize it after expiration.
