What Documents Are Required for Driver's License Renewal?
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When renewing your driver's license, you need to bring two photocopies of your ID card, two 1-inch bareheaded color photos (taken recently), the original ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free physical examinations are also available at the vehicle management office). Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of their current driver's license. When applying, they must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form". Renewal Process: The motor vehicle driver should bring all required documents to the vehicle management office of the issuing authority to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after verifying the documents. The following conditions must be met for renewal and inspection: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses must have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other types of driver's licenses must have fewer than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle.
I just went to the DMV to renew my driver's license, and here's what you need to prepare: original and photocopy of your ID card, the old driver's license must be brought along, and a one-inch white-background photo—it's recommended to bring a couple of extra copies. The most crucial item is the medical examination form, which must be done at a designated hospital or a self-service medical examination machine, checking items like vision and color blindness. A reminder to everyone: don't fall into the trap of renewing an expired license—if it's expired for over a year, you'll have to retake the written test (Subject One). If you're authorizing someone else to handle it for you, you need to bring the original ID cards of both yourself and the authorized person, as well as a handwritten letter of authorization. Before you go, it's best to download the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone to check the nearest service location and avoid the peak crowds on Mondays and at the end of the month.
