What is the difference between a driver's license replacement and renewal?

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Replacement: The driver's license is lost, and a new one needs to be issued. Article 63 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, the driver shall apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the issuing location or another location. Renewal: The driver's license is not lost, but its validity period has expired, requiring a new license. Article 57 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": A motor vehicle driver shall apply for a renewal at the vehicle management office of the issuing location or another location within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. Renewal: When the driver's license expires, it must be renewed. You can apply 90 days in advance to manage time effectively and avoid expiration. Before renewal, check for any traffic violations. If there are any, they must be resolved first. Fill out the renewal application form and submit the following documents: 1. The driver's identity proof. 2. The current driver's license. 3. A medical certificate issued by a county-level or military regimental-level medical institution. Submit all documents and materials to the staff and pay the fee to receive the new license. Replacement: Apply for a replacement promptly. Driving without a license may result in fines if caught by traffic police. Fill out the replacement application form and submit the following documents: 1. The driver's identity proof. 2. A written statement declaring the loss of the driver's license. Submit all documents and materials to the staff. The process is usually completed on the spot. The difference between a replaced license and the original lies in the barcode (also called the license core code) on the back of the license: After replacement, the original license becomes invalid and must not be used. If the original license is used after replacement, the traffic management authorities will confiscate the old license and issue a warning or fine. Replacement is for a lost license, reissuing the original one. Renewal is for updating all information when the license's validity expires, without the license being lost.