What to Do If Your Driver's License Is About to Expire and You Can't Renew It in Time?

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If your driver's license is about to expire and you cannot renew it in time, you can apply for an extension at the vehicle management office where the license was issued. However, the extension period cannot exceed three years. Below are the specific handling methods for different periods of overdue driver's license renewal: Less than 12 months overdue: If the license has been expired for less than 12 months, you can proceed with the renewal as usual. Between one and three years overdue: If the license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, you will need to retake the subject one exam to renew the license. Once you pass the exam, you can obtain your driver's license. More than three years overdue: If the license has been expired for more than three years, you will need to reapply for a driver's license. Driving during the overdue period is not allowed and may be treated as driving without a license. If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will be considered invalid and canceled, requiring you to retake the driver's license test.