What materials are needed to renew an expired driver's license?
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Article 57 of the "Traffic Regulations Penalty Rules": Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing location or elsewhere within 90 days before the expiration of their motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, an application form must be completed and the following documents submitted: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical certificate of physical condition issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For applications for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles specially designed for disabled persons, a medical certificate of physical condition issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted. For annual review and renewal of an expired driver's license, the old license must be surrendered to the vehicle management office. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, license renewal can be applied for up to 90 days in advance at the original issuing vehicle management office. Materials required for license renewal: Original ID card and a photocopy. Qualified medical examination form from a hospital designated by the vehicle management office. Three one-inch color photos with a white background. Completed license renewal application form and processing fee. Photos and medical examination certificates for renewal can be prepared by the applicant. If concerned about potential disqualification, these can be processed directly at the traffic police department's licensing hall to save time. Important notes about expired license renewal: If a driver's license is expired, traffic police may impose a fine but no penalty points. There is also a latest deadline for renewal: if expired for less than one year, renewal can proceed normally; if expired between one to three years, the license will be revoked but can be reinstated by passing Subject 1 of the driving test; if expired for over three years, the license will be permanently revoked. When applying, an application form must be completed and the following documents submitted: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical certificate of physical condition issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For applications for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles specially designed for disabled persons, a medical certificate of physical condition issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
Last year when my driver's license expired and I went to renew it, I clearly remember the required materials: original ID card and its copy are essential, don't forget to bring them. The expired old driver's license must also be taken along as the vehicle management office needs to verify it. The medical examination certificate must be obtained from a designated hospital. I chose a community hospital where it took about twenty minutes to check my vision, hearing, etc., and I received a qualified certificate. You also need to prepare a one-inch front-facing photo with a blue or white background according to local requirements. I had several printed in advance as backups. The location is usually at the local vehicle management office, and it's best to make an appointment to avoid peak queue times. The process isn't difficult, but driving with an expired license may result in fines, so I suggest setting aside a day to get everything done to avoid future hassles. Some people who delay too long might have to retake the written test (Subject One), so it's better to act promptly. Nowadays, you can also check specific requirements online, such as confirming the material list through the Traffic Management 12123 App, which is quite convenient. In short, prepare your ID card, old license, medical examination certificate, and photo, and you'll smoothly get your new license.
