What procedures are required for renewing a C1 driver's license upon expiration?
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Below are the procedures required for renewing a C1 driver's license upon expiration: 1. Relevant regulations: According to Article 35, the motor vehicle driver should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license. When applying, the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" must be filled out, and the following documents and certificates should be submitted: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver and the motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Additional information: How long after expiration will the driver's license become invalid? If it has been less than one year since expiration, the license can be renewed normally; if it has been between one to three years since expiration, the license will be canceled, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one exam; if it has been more than three years since expiration, the license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
Last time I renewed my C1 driver's license, the whole process was actually quite simple. First, you need to go to the hospital for a physical exam, mainly checking vision, hearing, and other things to ensure driving safety. The hospital will usually issue a report, and remember not to go to just any place—it must be an institution designated by the DMV. Then, bring your original ID card, old driver's license, and a few white-background one-inch photos—I once forgot and had my application rejected because the photos didn’t meet the requirements, which was really frustrating. After preparing these documents, go to the local DMV to take a number and fill out a form, which basically includes personal information and your old license number. If everything checks out during the review, you can get your new license in about ten minutes, with the total cost not exceeding fifty yuan. A reminder: it’s best to start the process three months in advance—don’t wait until it expires, or you might have to retake the test or something. From leaving home to getting the new license, the whole process takes about half a day. Driving is a serious matter, so don’t delay the paperwork.