What to do when the driver's license is about to expire?
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The driver's license can be extended if it is about to expire. If the driver's license is not renewed for more than one year after its expiration date, it will be revoked. There are three ways to renew an expired driver's license: 1. Personal application: Bring the original driver's license, ID card, motor vehicle driver's license application form and other materials to the nearest vehicle management office, take a number and queue up, submit all the materials, and the new driver's license can be obtained soon. 2. Authorized agent application: The authorized person can go to the window of the vehicle management office to renew the driver's license according to the instructions of the staff, and finally mail it to the driver. 3. Online application: Online application can choose mail delivery, and there is no need to go to the vehicle management office in person.
My driver's license was about to expire last year, and I remember starting to deal with it a month in advance. First, I checked the appointment process at the local DMV online. Some places allow you to handle it through the official WeChat account. After booking an appointment, I had to go to a designated hospital for a physical exam, which included vision and color blindness tests. I brought the medical report, along with copies of my ID and a few recent photos. The cost was low—less than a hundred yuan for the license and the physical. At the DMV, I waited in line for a while, had my documents reviewed on-site, and received the new license the same day. Don’t wait until after the expiration date to handle it—driving with an expired license counts as unlicensed driving and can result in fines or even having your car impounded. I almost messed up, so now I remind friends to act at least 90 days early to be safe. Make it a habit to check your license regularly to avoid forgetting.
