What to Do If the Driver's License Expires?

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VanSophie
07/30/25 7:20am
If the driver's license expires, the motor vehicle driver must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration date. Below is a detailed introduction about the driver's license: 1. The annual review (annual inspection) of the driver's license has been canceled. However, for B1, B2, A1, A2, and A3 licenses (previously known as A and B licenses), a medical examination report must be submitted to the vehicle management office within 15 days after the initial issuance date of the license each year. 2. Other licenses do not require an annual medical examination. For other licenses, as long as traffic rules are followed and the traffic violation points do not exceed 12 points within each scoring cycle (12 months from the initial issuance date of the license), there is no need to visit the vehicle management office. The license can be used continuously (provided it is renewed on time; otherwise, it will be automatically revoked if expired for one year). 3. If the driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after the expiration date, it will be revoked. If the revocation period does not exceed two years, the license can be restored to normal use by passing the subject one exam. If the revocation exceeds two years, a new application is required.
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