What is required for driver's license renewal in 2021?
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Procedures required for the six-year driver's license renewal: Two copies of the driver's ID card, two recent 1-inch bareheaded color photos, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital. Renewal materials: Bring two copies of the ID card, two recent 1-inch bareheaded color photos, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free medical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver shall apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued with the required materials. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after the review is passed. Time limit for the expiration of the driver's license: If the expiration is less than one year, it can be renewed normally; if the expiration is more than one year but less than three years, the driver's license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one test; if the expiration is more than three years, the driver's license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
I just renewed my driver's license recently and remember needing three core documents: original ID card and its copy, the old driver's license itself, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level hospital. Photos can be taken on-site, but it's recommended to prepare two one-inch bareheaded photos with white background in advance. The traffic management office will also have you fill out an application form, and the process is quite fast, taking about half an hour. Important reminder: all traffic violations and fines must be settled before renewal. A friend of mine wasted a trip because of this. If renewing in a different location, it's now handled nationwide without requiring a temporary residence permit, but it's best to confirm local policies by phone in advance. By the way, you can start the renewal process 90 days before the license expires—don't wait until it's expired as that can be troublesome.
