What to do if the 6-year validity period of a C1 driver's license has expired and you forgot to renew it?
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You can go to the corresponding medical examination department for a physical examination and then renew the license within 1 year. If you fail to renew the license for more than 1 year, it will be listed as a "canceled but recoverable" status, and you should then complete the examination and reapplication procedures. If you fail to renew the license for more than 3 years, the driver's license will be canceled. Additional information: 1. Driver's License: A driver's license (full name: Motor Vehicle Driver's License), also known as a driving license, is a document issued by the government's transportation department to individuals who qualify to drive, usually in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving qualification exam. The driver's license typically specifies the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive, such as motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, buses, etc. 2. License Management: The minimum validity period of a driver's license is 6 years. For licenses below the C1 category, no annual review is required during the validity period. No annual review is required within the 6-year validity period of the driver's license. The driver should renew the license within 90 days before the expiration date at the relevant traffic police branch.
Last time, my driver's license was also expired for three months before I remembered. I quickly grabbed my ID card and old license and rushed to the DMV. The staff there said it would be troublesome if it had been over a year—I'd have to retake the written test. Fortunately, I had prepared my medical exam form and a white-background photo, and it only took half an hour to get the new license. Now, I always set a reminder on my phone five years in advance for renewal. I suggest you check immediately how long it's been expired—as long as it's not over a year, it's manageable. Remember to clear all traffic violations before renewal, or they won't process it. Recently, I found that some cities even allow renewal through the Traffic Management 12123 App, but I still recommend going in person for reliability.
