What procedures are required to change the location of a driver's license?
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To change the location of a driver's license, you need to bring your ID card, driver's license, and three one-inch color photos with a white background to the local vehicle management office to complete the transfer procedure for an out-of-town driver's license. If a motor vehicle driver resides outside the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office where the license was issued, they can apply for a license replacement at the vehicle management office of their current residence. When applying, you should fill out an application form, submit the identity proof and driver's license of the motor vehicle driver, and declare your physical condition. If you have already left the original place where the driver's license was issued and moved to a new place of residence, bring your new ID card from the new residence and directly go to the vehicle management office of the new residence to fill out the application form. Then, undergo a medical examination at the designated medical facility by the vehicle management office to obtain a physical condition certificate. Submit this along with the other documents to process the driver's license transfer. After a short wait, you can collect your new driver's license.
Last year when I moved to a new city, I updated my driver's license registration location. The entire process was faster than expected. I brought my original ID card, the main copy of my driver's license, two one-inch white background photos, and a medical examination report. You'll need to queue at the local vehicle management office or book an appointment online to save time. After they verify your information, pay a small fee of a few dozen yuan for the new license, which is issued on the spot. I recommend handling this promptly after moving, otherwise address discrepancies could cause issues with traffic fines or accident procedures. It's best to prepare your rental contract as proof of address just in case. The whole process took about an hour. With the updated address on the new license, driving feels much more secure, avoiding potential problems during police checks. Pro tip: Download and fill out the application form from the vehicle management office website beforehand to save time and ensure you don't forget anything.
