What to Do If You Forgot to Renew Your Driver's License?

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Enid
07/29/25 12:15pm
If you forgot to renew your driver's license but it has not exceeded one year, you can go to the vehicle management office with your expired driver's license, ID card, and a physical condition certificate to complete the renewal procedures. If you forgot to renew it for more than one year but less than three years, you need to take the Subject 1 test, and upon passing, you can renew your license. If you forgot to renew it for more than three years, the driver's license will be automatically revoked, and you will need to go back to driving school to obtain a new license. Below are some precautions for using a driver's license: 1. Driver's licenses have an expiration date: A driver's license is only valid for driving legally if it is within the validity period. If your license has expired and you have not renewed it, driving with it is considered illegal. 2. Avoid accumulating 12 penalty points within 12 months: A driver's license has 12 penalty points within a 12-month period. Be sure to avoid accumulating all 12 points within this timeframe; otherwise, you will need to attend training at the local vehicle management office and take a test afterward. If you fail the test, you must retake it until you pass before you can retrieve your license.
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LaCayden
08/13/25 10:45pm
I made this silly mistake not long ago - my driver's license had been expired for nearly half a year before I realized it. I got pulled over by the police while driving, was fined and had my car impounded. Stop driving immediately and don't take the risk - go to the DMV to renew it right away. Just bring your ID card, a few white-background photos and about a dozen yuan in fees, fill out an application form on site and you'll get your new license issued immediately. If it's been expired too long, you might need to take a physical exam and vision test, so act sooner rather than later. Since then, I've set expiration reminders on my phone calendar - I recommend everyone do the same to avoid unnecessary trouble. Safety comes first, documents can't be neglected - driving is no trivial matter.
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