What is the process and procedure for renewing a driver's license?
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Go to the vehicle management office with the original driver's license and the original ID card of the motor vehicle driver. After arriving at the vehicle management office, obtain and fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form", which requires three one-inch white-background color photos of the applicant to be pasted on the form. The motor vehicle driver should submit the original driver's license and the physical condition certificate. The vehicle management office will process the renewal procedure within one working day after the review is approved. Before applying for the renewal, the driver should first handle any illegal activities or unpaid fines related to the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle management office will not process the renewal.
I recently renewed my driver's license, and it was quite straightforward. First, go to a hospital for a physical exam, mainly checking vision and color blindness tests, costing about 15 to 20 yuan. Remember to wear glasses to ensure your vision meets the standard. Then, bring your old driver's license, ID card, and a one-inch white-background photo to the DMV, or use the Traffic Management 12123 APP on your phone to schedule an appointment. At the site, fill out a simple form, pay a processing fee of around 20 yuan, and the staff will handle it on the spot, so you can get your new license immediately. The whole process, from the physical exam to receiving the new license, takes about an hour on average. It's advisable to check the expiration date of your old license two or three months in advance to avoid peak periods with long queues. Also, make sure the photo is the standard size—don't use an old one to save yourself extra trips. Driving with an expired license can result in fines.
