What to Do If Your Driver's License Has Expired Without Annual Inspection?
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There are mainly two scenarios when a driver's license has expired without annual inspection. Here are the details: 1. If the expiration does not exceed one year, the annual inspection can be conducted normally. (1) The driver should apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of the driver's license. (2) If the driver's license is overdue for annual inspection by one year, it will not be canceled. The annual inspection can still be conducted within one year without any fine. 2. If the expiration exceeds one year or more, the vehicle management office should cancel the driver's license. If the driver's license has not been renewed for more than one year after its expiration, the vehicle management office should cancel the driver's license.
If your driver's license has expired, don’t panic! Last time I forgot to renew mine, the key is to stop driving immediately—it’s the law to avoid fines and points. Just head to the local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for renewal. Bring your original ID card, two one-inch white-background photos, and a medical report. The medical check must be done at a designated hospital, testing vision, hearing, etc., usually taking about half an hour. The DMV staff will help you fill out forms, and after paying a small fee (around tens of RMB), you’ll get your new license on the spot. Don’t delay too long—if it’s expired for over a year, you might have to retake the theory test. It took me two full days back then, exhausting, but I’d advise setting a phone reminder to check the expiry date regularly to avoid the hassle.
