What to Do When Your Driver's License Annual Review Expires?

[Fonseca]

There is a grace period after the expiration of the driver's license annual review. If the license has been expired for less than a year, the owner can still undergo the annual review and renewal through the normal process. However, the license will be revoked if it has been expired for more than a year. Below are the details regarding the driver's license annual review: 1. Required documents for annual review: Original copy of the driver's license, ID card, and the Medical Examination Report for Motor Vehicle Drivers. 2. Review schedule: Drivers holding licenses for vehicle types A, B, N, P, commercial drivers with type C licenses, and drivers over 60 years old must undergo an annual review every year. Drivers holding other types of licenses must undergo a review every two years. 3. Penalty regulations: The annual review deadline is based on the expiration date marked on the supplementary certificate of the driver's license. Drivers who fail to complete the review on time will face penalties.

[GriffinAnn]

That day in the parking lot when I wanted to drive, I suddenly realized my driver's license had expired and panicked. After calling a friend at the DMV, I learned that if it's expired for less than a year, you can just go to renew it directly. Bring your ID card, old driver's license, and a one-inch white background photo. It's best to make an appointment in advance on the 12123 App. If it's been expired for more than 12 months but less than 36 months, you'll need to pass the written test (Subject One) to renew. The worst case is if it's expired for over three years—it gets canceled, and you have to retake all the tests. Now I’ve developed a habit of checking my license date every time I refuel. By the way, the physical exam is very simple and can be done at many post offices or community hospitals. The renewal fee is just ten yuan, but don’t delay too long, or you’ll get fined.

[PatrickFitz]

A veteran driver reminds me that my driver's license just expired last month during the annual review. My first thought was not to drive on the road, as getting caught would mean driving without a license. If it's urgent, it can be handled the same day: go to the nearby vehicle management office with your ID card, old driver's license, and three white-background photos. First, take a physical test for vision and color blindness, then fill out an application form and pay the fee. If it's been expired for over a year, you'll need to take a theory test; if it's been over three years, it's directly invalidated. It's best to handle it three months before the expiration date, and now you can even set a reminder on your phone. One detail to note: make sure to settle all traffic violation records before renewing the license, otherwise, they might hold it up.

[Hayley]

I've personally experienced the process of a driver's license expiration, which falls into three scenarios. If it's within six months, simply go to the DMV to renew it directly; if it's over one year but less than three years, you'll need to retake the written test (Subject 1); if it's over three years, you must retake all subjects. Bring your original ID card, old driver's license, photos, and a medical report—the DMV can do the medical check on-site. Last time, I used the Traffic Management 12123 App for a more convenient process: upload photos and choose mail delivery, skipping the queue entirely. Remember not to drive during this period—a colleague got caught and was deducted 9 points. Regularly check your license expiry date to avoid last-minute surprises like I did.