What is the process for renewing a driver's license in Chengdu?
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Chengdu Vehicle Management Office, Traffic Police Branch, and District (City) County Traffic Police Brigade. Submit materials, pay fees, and receive the driver's license at the license processing hall. Application form for motor vehicle driver's license; "Motor Vehicle Driver Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or military regiment level, original motor vehicle driver's license. Submit the "Motor Vehicle Driver Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority, and a recent one-inch white-background color photo without a hat.
I recently renewed my driver's license in Chengdu, and the whole process went quite smoothly. You should take action when your license is about to expire, as it can be done up to 90 days in advance. Bring your original ID card and old driver's license, and first go to a certified hospital for a physical examination, checking vision, color blindness, etc. It costs about a few dozen yuan to get the report. Then, go to the vehicle management office to take a number and queue up, fill out an application form, and submit the materials. Wait a few days for the new license to be issued—the whole process isn't complicated. I recommend avoiding peak hours on Mondays to save time waiting in long lines. If you forget to renew and it expires, it'll be troublesome, and you'll have to take an additional theory test. Safety comes first when driving, so handle it promptly and don't delay!
