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What to do if the driver's license has not been renewed for more than one year?

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VonBrody

07/29/25 12:46am

If the motor vehicle driver's license has not been renewed for more than one year after its expiration date, it will be revoked. However, if the revocation period does not exceed two years, you can apply to the local vehicle management office to take the subject one exam. Passing the exam will restore your driver's license. Below is an introduction to the driver's license renewal process: 1. If the driver's license has been expired for less than one year, you can still follow the normal procedures to renew it upon expiration. 2. You will need to provide a physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military regiment-level medical institution, your original identity document and a copy, the original driver's license, the motor vehicle driver's license application form, and 3 recent 1-inch color photos with a white background and no hat. You can choose to handle the renewal at a nearby traffic police detachment, a branch of the vehicle management office, or a one-stop unit authorized by the traffic management department at a public security hospital. 3. If the driver's license has been revoked for more than two years, you will need to retake the driving test. If your driver's license has expired, you should renew it immediately.

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Teagan

08/12/25 4:57am

My driver's license expired for a whole year last year before I remembered to renew it. What a hassle. When I went to the DMV, they said that exceeding the expiration by a year meant starting from scratch—paying a fine first, then taking a physical exam that included basic tests like vision and hearing. I also had to bring my original ID card, a copy of my old license, and a few photos. Studying for the theoretical part of the written test was exhausting—I spent a week cramming practice questions before passing and finally getting my new license. This was a tough lesson—next time, I’ll set a reminder to avoid procrastinating, especially since driving without a valid license could lead to my car being impounded, fines, or even a license suspension. For my next renewal, I’ll start preparing three months in advance to avoid trouble. By the way, during the physical exam, make sure you’re in good health—don’t try to cheat if your vision is poor. Safety comes first when driving—don’t let minor issues cause major problems.

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