What to do if the driver's license has expired for 10 days without renewal?
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If you forget to renew your driver's license within 10 days after it expires (valid for six years), you can simply go and renew it. When applying, you should fill out the application form and submit relevant proofs and documents.
My driver's license also expired for a week last year, don't panic but act quickly. First and foremost, you absolutely must not drive anymore – if an accident happens, insurance won't cover it. Just go directly to the DMV to get it reissued. You'll need to bring your original ID card, three 1-inch white background photos, and a medical examination certificate. The new policy is quite convenient now – you can normally renew it within one year after expiration, but you'll need to pay a replacement fee of about 10 yuan for these 10 days. Remember to make an appointment in advance on the 'Traffic Management 12123' app, otherwise you'll spend the whole morning waiting in line. It's recommended to arrive at the DMV before 9 AM when there are fewer people and things move faster. If you encounter issues like overdue annual inspections, the staff will remind you to handle those before applying. By the way, I recently saw a traffic management notice saying licenses unrenewed for over a year might be revoked – this isn't something to delay.
A driver's license that's just expired for about ten days isn't a big issue. My colleague just dealt with the same situation last month. Quickly prepare three things: ID card, photos, and a medical examination report from a county-level hospital. Nowadays, the DMV has self-service medical examination machines where vision and color blindness tests can be completed in about ten minutes. The cost is roughly around fifty yuan for the on-site certification fee plus the medical check. Don't foolishly drive to the DMV; calling a designated driver or taking a taxi is the safest bet. If you really can't make it on weekdays, you can now also apply for a license renewal extension via the 12123 APP, with a maximum extension of three years. However, you cannot drive during the extension period, so it's more straightforward to just go and get a new license. Remember to clear any traffic violation records in advance, otherwise, the system won't approve it.
