What to Do If Your 6-Year Driver's License Has Expired Without Renewal?
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Methods for renewing an expired 6-year driver's license: The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day upon approval. Required materials include two copies of ID card, two 1-inch recent color photos without hats, original ID card, original driver's license, and a medical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital. In addition to applying for renewal at the vehicle management office, you can also apply for renewal through the following methods: Renewal via the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, then select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- Fill in the information. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal business hall to process the renewal. The entire process, from registration and medical examination to the production of the new license, takes only half an hour. Currently, only a few cities have opened this service, such as Hangzhou.
I also encountered this situation last time, and I didn't realize it until two months after the expiration. Don't worry too much, as long as it hasn't exceeded one year, you can directly go for a replacement. Bring your original ID card, driver's license, and two one-inch white background photos. Find a hospital that can conduct driver's medical examinations in advance. Go directly to the DMV to take a number and queue up, they will ask you to fill out an application form. I suggest avoiding Mondays and Fridays to prevent long queues. If it's over a year expired, it becomes much more troublesome, you'll have to retake the written test, so don't delay this. By the way, some places now offer online processing, but I always feel more secure handling such documents in person. Remember to check the local DMV's official account, which has detailed procedures.
Letting your driver's license expire without renewal can really cause trouble, especially for frequent long-distance drivers like me. If it's been less than a year past expiration, act quickly. First, get a physical exam at a county-level hospital - costs about 30 yuan. Then take the medical report and old license to the DMV, fill out a form and pay a 10 yuan processing fee. Last time I went it took the whole morning - bring your own pen to save time. If expired over three years, it's completely void and you'll need to retake all tests. Set a phone reminder - renewals can be done 90 days before expiration. While the 12123 traffic app now offers online processing, for first-time renewals I recommend in-person visits to avoid complications affecting vehicle use.
