What to Do If Your Driver's License Has Expired for a Month Without Renewal?
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How to handle an expired driver's license that hasn't been renewed for a month: 1. Prepare the original driver's license of the motor vehicle driver, the original ID card, three one-inch white-background color photos, and a physical condition certificate; 2. After gathering all the required materials, go to the vehicle management office; 3. Upon arrival, obtain and fill out the motor vehicle driver's license application form, which requires pasting a photo; 4. The driver should submit the original driver's license, physical condition certificate, application form, and personal photo to the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued for renewal. The office will process the renewal within one working day after approval; 5. It's important to note that before applying for renewal, the driver must settle any outstanding traffic violations or unpaid fines. Otherwise, the vehicle management office will not proceed with the renewal.
Last time my driver's license expired for a month without renewal, I rushed to the DMV to reapply. They said if it's overdue within three months, I could directly renew it without retaking the test, but I needed to submit my ID card, medical report, and photos. Remember to bring the original expired license—now most places have self-service kiosks to save queuing time. If caught driving with an expired license, you might face a 200-yuan fine or penalty points, so it's best to take a taxi or bus to the service center. To prevent this, I set a phone calendar reminder to start preparations three months before expiration and regularly check my medical report's validity. Also, chatting with friends about this, I found many have forgotten the renewal date due to busy schedules, so regularly checking your license is a good habit.
