What are the procedures for renewing a driver's license in 2021?
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To renew a driver's license, you need to bring two photocopies of your ID card, two recent 1-inch bareheaded color photos, the original ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (you can also get a free medical examination at the vehicle management office) to the vehicle management office. After filling out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form," you can renew your license for free. Renewal time: The renewal of a driver's license can only be done in advance and cannot be postponed without a valid reason (if postponed for any reason, you must explain it to the traffic management department in advance). According to regulations, it can be done up to 90 days in advance. If the renewal is not done by the expiry date, you cannot drive a motor vehicle on the road. If caught, you will be treated as driving without a license. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, you can renew it through the normal procedure. If it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, you must pass the subject one exam, and after passing, you can renew it through the normal procedure. If it has been expired for more than three years, the driver's license will be canceled. Cases where renewal is not allowed: Unresolved road traffic safety violations; physical conditions do not meet the driving license requirements; scoring 12 points in a scoring cycle without receiving road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge education and examination.
Last year when I renewed my license, I had to prepare all the required materials: original ID card, old driver's license, and one or two recent small-sized (1-inch) white-background photos. Then, I went to a designated hospital for a physical exam, mainly checking if my eyesight was normal to prevent driving with poor vision. After completing that, I brought all the documents to the local DMV for submission. Remember, if there's a long queue, it's best to book an appointment online or use an app to save time and avoid waiting. The whole process takes just a few hours and costs only a few dozen yuan. Don't drive a vehicle with violations during the renewal period, or it'll be troublesome to handle. I recommend preparing two months in advance to avoid last-minute rush and mistakes. I once almost forgot to bring my photos and had to make an extra trip—really annoying.
With years of driving experience, I'm well-versed in license renewal: first prepare your ID card, original driver's license, and several qualified photos. Then comes the crucial step - a mandatory hospital vision test to confirm your eyesight meets safety standards for driving. Next, submit materials at the DMV. Nowadays you can apply online to simplify the process, but bring a book for waiting during peak hours. The fee is around 100 yuan, with the renewed license valid for ten years. Pro tip: check for outstanding violations on your old license and settle them promptly, or it may delay the new license issuance. For veteran drivers, renewal is routine maintenance - ensure your skills don't deteriorate, and never overlook health check details.
