What to Do When the Driver Information Recorded on the Driving License Changes?
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If the driver information recorded on the motor vehicle driving license changes, or the driving license is damaged and becomes illegible, the driver must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office of the issuing authority or another office outside the issuing jurisdiction within 30 days. If applying at a vehicle management office outside the issuing jurisdiction, the transfer procedures must be completed as required. The guidelines for applying for a replacement motor vehicle driving license include: 1. Required documents: Application Form for Motor Vehicle Driving License; the driver's identity proof; the original driving license; two recent photos of the driver (requirements: taken within the last 6 months before the application, front-facing, color, with a plain white background, no uniform, dimensions 32mm×22mm, head width 14mm-16mm, head length 19mm-22mm, resolution 300dpi). 2. Eligibility conditions: The driver information recorded on the license has changed within the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office; the driving license is damaged and illegible; the applicant does not have 12 penalty points, overdue inspection, or a license that is seized, detained, suspended, revoked, or canceled.
I recently moved to a new home, but my driver's license still shows the old address. I didn't pay much attention at first, but a friend reminded me of the potential troubles. Inaccurate information on driving documents, such as outdated addresses or phone numbers, can lead to fines or penalty points if checked by traffic police, or cause delays in emergency situations. Nowadays, updating a driver's license is quite convenient. Most cities support APP appointments or online applications. Just bring your ID card, old driver's license, and proof of address (like a rental contract or household registration) to the local vehicle management office for replacement. The fee is usually around a few dozen yuan, and you can get the new license within a week. I suggest young people not to procrastinate—just spare an afternoon to get it done. Some places even have self-service terminals for faster processing. Overall, keeping your information up to date is a responsible practice to avoid small issues turning into major problems.
