What to Bring for License Renewal?

[Juliet]

Bring two copies of ID card, two 1-inch bareheaded color recent photos, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital (free physical examination is also available at the vehicle management office). License renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other permitted driving license types have less than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses have demerit points in one scoring cycle, and holders of other permitted driving license types who have been involved in a traffic accident resulting in death with equal or greater responsibility without having their motor vehicle driver's license revoked, have participated in the inspection education; The applicant has no outstanding road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition meets the driving license requirements; The motor vehicle driver's license is not under circumstances of being seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or rescinded by law.

[DiGraham]

I just went to renew my driver's license last month, and here's what you need to bring for sure: the original ID card and a copy are mandatory, and don't forget your old driver's license. First, go to the designated hospital for a driver's physical examination and get the medical report—this can now be checked online. Prepare one recent one-inch photo with a white background, taken within the last six months. If you don’t have time to take a photo, you can do it on-site at the DMV, but be prepared to wait in line. It’s best to make an appointment in advance on the 12123 traffic management app to avoid long queues. Some cities now allow for 'tolerance processing,' meaning if you forget a copy, you can print it on-site, but never forget your ID card or photo. Remember, renewal must be done within 90 days before expiration—don’t wait until it’s too late.

[VanJaxon]

I helped my elderly neighbor with this just the other day and found the key points are quite straightforward: You must bring the original ID card, and the old driver's license booklet needs to be surrendered. Currently, the most crucial item is the medical report, which can be done at community hospitals—just remember to request a driver-specific medical examination form. For photos, you'll need a one-inch white background, so it's best to prepare them in advance. If you're applying outside your registered residence area, a residence permit might also be required. A little tip: the vehicle management office is less crowded in the afternoon, and the self-service kiosks can handle both the medical check and photo-taking in one go. Lastly, a reminder for my near-sighted friends: wear your glasses to the medical check, or you might fail the vision test and have to make another trip for nothing.

[DiGabrielle]

As a seasoned driver who has undergone three license renewals, here are the four essentials: ID card, old driver's license, medical examination certificate, and white-background ID photo. You can get the medical check-up at county-level or community hospitals, and remember to wear dark-colored clothes for the photo. Nowadays, with self-service license renewal machines available, the process can be completed in just five minutes, and photos can be taken on the spot. Key reminder: pay attention to your driver's license expiration date. If it's within one year of expiration, you can still renew it normally; if it exceeds two years, you'll have to retake the written test (Subject 1). Also, make sure to settle any traffic violations before renewal—check the 12123 app before you go.

[MelanieLynn]

Just helped a friend with the process yesterday. You mainly need to bring these three types of documents: identification (ID card or temporary ID card), original driver's license, and a driver's physical examination report issued by a county-level hospital. For photos, use a small one-inch white background photo taken within the last six months, and it's safer to bring two copies. Nowadays, many vehicle management offices have integrated machines for physical exams and photos, making it very convenient to get the report on the spot. Important note: C-class licenses can be renewed in a different location, but A and B-class licenses require returning to the issuing location. If you forget to bring your old driver's license, you can apply for a replacement before renewing, which just costs an extra ten yuan for the processing fee.

[DelJameson]

Just got my new license renewed last week, the process is actually quite simple: ID card is mandatory, and the old license will be collected. First, go to the municipal hospital or a medical examination center for a driver-specific physical check-up – nowadays even optical clinics can handle this. Prepare one white-background ID photo taken within the last six months, and make sure not to wear light-colored clothes. Booking an appointment via the 12123 APP can save you half an hour of queuing. One detail to note is that the medical examination form is valid for three months, so don’t get it done too early. The license replacement window is usually open during lunch breaks, making it convenient for working professionals to handle during their lunch hour. For A/B license holders, remember to settle any traffic violations beforehand, otherwise the system won’t process your application.