What are the requirements for changing the issuance location of a driver's license?
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Submit the materials to the traffic police brigade of the vehicle management office for processing. The following are the relevant materials: Required materials: "Physical Condition Certificate for Motor Vehicle Drivers" issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or the regimental level of the military. For applicants applying for a special small automatic passenger car for the disabled, they must submit the "Physical Condition Certificate for Motor Vehicle Drivers" issued by a medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. Vehicle management office processing procedure: Take a number at the vehicle management office, traffic police branch, or district (county) traffic police brigade, then submit the materials at the acceptance window; pay the relevant fees at the payment window; and collect the driver's license at the license and certificate window. Note: The applicant's motor vehicle driver's license must be valid. Before applying, the applicant's information and motor vehicle driver's license information will be verified. The license renewal business can only be processed when the license is about to expire. Motor vehicle drivers can only apply for the transfer and renewal of their license after completing the probationary period.
I recently moved residences due to a job transfer and needed to change the issuing location of my driver's license. I went to the local vehicle management office to handle it, and the requirements were clear: you must prepare the original and a copy of your valid ID card, bring your old driver's license, and most importantly, provide documentation proving your new address. I used a rental contract with an official seal, but a property ownership certificate or utility bill would also work. You'll need two one-inch color ID photos with a white background. If your driver's license is nearing expiration or has already expired for a few months, it's best to include a medical examination certificate—I just got a quick check-up at the community hospital. The whole process took a little over an hour, and I recommend scheduling an appointment on the 12123 app first to reduce waiting time. As long as you have all the materials ready, it should go smoothly. After the change, make sure to check if your electronic driver's license updates accordingly to avoid issues during future inspections.
