What materials are needed to transfer a driver's license obtained in another location to the local area?
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Materials required for transferring a driver's license obtained in another location to the local area: 1. Application form for motor vehicle driver's license; 2. Medical certificate for motor vehicle drivers issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or a military unit at or above the regimental level. For applicants applying for a small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority is required; 3. Original and photocopy of the applicant's valid identity document; 4. Original of the valid motor vehicle driver's license; 5. Three recent one-inch bareheaded white-background color photos. Processing procedure: 1. Go to the vehicle management office, traffic police branch, or district/county traffic police brigade to get a number and submit the materials at the acceptance window; 2. Pay the relevant fees at the payment window; 3. Collect the driver's license at the license and certificate window.
I recently transferred my driver's license from another city back to my local area, and the process went quite smoothly. The required documents included the original ID card and a copy, the driver's license itself, and a recent white-background bareheaded photo (approximately 3.2x2.2 cm in size). I also brought a copy of my residence permit just in case, though it wasn’t needed, but checking local regulations in advance is a good idea. At the vehicle management office, you just need to fill out an application form on-site—be careful not to make mistakes with your name and numbers when filling it out. The whole process took about two to three hours, so it’s advisable to go on a weekday morning when there are fewer people in line. If your documents are incomplete, you might end up making a wasted trip, so make sure to prepare copies and photos in advance. Drive safely on the way and bring some small change for fees. Overall, as long as you’re well-prepared, there’s nothing to worry about.
