What to Do If You Lose Your Driver's License?
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Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License (Vehicle License) Application Form". Submit the original and photocopy of your ID card, driver's license (vehicle license), a written statement of loss, and two 1-inch white background photos. Non-local residents need to bring the original and photocopy of their temporary residence permit.
Last month when I was playing basketball, I realized I lost my driver's license. I immediately asked a traffic police friend. He said don't panic first, you can't drive without a license. The replacement process is simple: bring your ID card and two white-background ID photos to the DMV, and fill out the 'Application Form for Reissuance of Motor Vehicle Driver's License'. If you need to drive that day, you can simultaneously apply for a temporary license for emergency use. The fee is ten yuan, and you can get the new license after waiting about half an hour. It's recommended to take photos of both sides of your license with your phone in advance as backup, which will speed up information verification during replacement. Also, the old license automatically becomes invalid, so there's no need to worry about misuse if someone finds it.
Last week while organizing my wallet, I found my driver's license had gone missing. I resolved it directly by logging into the Traffic Management 12123 APP. Under the driver's license services, I selected 'Lost and Replacement', uploaded my ID photo, paid 10 yuan online, and on the third day, the postal service delivered the new license to my home. Note that the photo must be a white-background ID photo taken within the last six months, as the system will compare it with archived information. The whole process didn't require a trip to the DMV, but if you urgently need the license for a business trip, it's safer to go in person to get a temporary document. It's recommended to laminate the new license promptly upon receipt and store it in a fixed card slot.
