What needs to be prepared for a driver's license renewal?
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Renewing a driver's license requires the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and other documents. Below are the specific details: Required materials for renewal: "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form"; the identity proof of the driver; the original driver's license; a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military hospital at the regimental level or above. For those applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted. The driver may authorize an agent to handle the renewal, replacement, submission of medical certificates, extension, or cancellation of the license. When applying for driver's license services, the agent must submit their identity proof and the application form or medical certificate jointly signed by the driver and the agent; three recent one-inch, white-background, color photos without hats. The DMV processing procedure: undergo a medical examination at a county-level or higher medical institution or a military hospital at the regimental level or above; take a number at the DMV, traffic police branch, or district (city) county traffic police brigade and submit the required documents at the service window; pay the relevant fees at the payment window; collect the driver's license at the license and permit window.
I just renewed my driver's license, and the required materials are really just a few things: First, you must bring the original copy of your soon-to-expire old license. Second, you need to undergo a driver's physical examination at a hospital, which includes simple checks for vision, color blindness, and limb mobility, with the report issued on the spot. Third, don't forget the original ID card and its photocopy, making sure to copy both the front and back. Fourth, prepare two small one-inch white-background color photos, which can be taken in advance, though most DMVs have self-service photo booths. The whole process is quite fast—fill out an application form, pay a small processing fee, and wait about half an hour on-site to get your new license. It's advisable to avoid the beginning or end of the month when it's usually more crowded.
