What to Do If the Driver's License Has Passed the Annual Review Deadline?
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If your driver's license has exceeded the annual review deadline, you can apply for a replacement. 1. You can apply for a new driver's license 90 days before the expiration date of your current license: Within one year after the expiration date, you can also submit a physical condition certificate to the local traffic police department where your household registration is located to complete the replacement application. Bring your ID card and driver's license directly to the license renewal authority. 2. A driver's license with a C-class vehicle category does not require an annual review, but it must be renewed upon expiration: If the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. If, during the ten-year validity period, the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle, they can renew it for a long-term valid driver's license.
I've experienced an expired driver's license before. Remember to stop driving and don't go out. Getting caught driving without a license could result in a fine of a few hundred dollars, which is the least of your worries. The bigger danger is that insurance won't cover you if you have an accident. Act quickly: check the process on the local DMV website or call to ask, then make an appointment to handle it. Bring your ID, expired license, and a one-inch photo. Some places may require a health certificate. Generally, if it's expired for less than six months, you can renew it directly. If it's been longer, you might need to take a theory test. Don't procrastinate—I did once, and it ended up costing me more time and causing trouble. Set an annual reminder on your phone to prevent forgetting. Safety comes first—this isn't something to rush.
