What to Do When Your Driver's License Expiration Date is Approaching?
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You can apply for a new driver's license renewal within 90 days before the expiration date of your current license. Additional information regarding driver's license renewal is as follows: 1. Within 3 months before the expiration date of your driver's license, you should bring your ID card, original driver's license, and copies to the local transportation department to apply for renewal in advance. After paying the relevant processing fee and waiting for notification from the staff, you can collect your new driver's license. 2. If your driver's license has expired, you can still renew it normally within one year. 3. If it has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, your license will be revoked, but you can still renew it by passing the subject one exam. 4. If it has been expired for more than three years, your license will be invalid and cannot be renewed.
My driver's license is about to expire. As a frequent driver, I've got plenty of experience handling this. Last month when I noticed the expiration date approaching, I immediately booked an appointment online at the nearby DMV to avoid long queues. I also went to the community hospital for a quick medical check-up, testing vision and reflexes - it only cost twenty yuan and took ten minutes. With my ID copy and photos ready, the DMV wasn't crowded on my appointment day. The staff helped fill out forms, and I got my new license just minutes after submitting the materials. The whole process took less than an hour. The key is not to procrastinate - getting fined 200 yuan for driving with an expired license is the least of your worries; the real risk is having insurance deny coverage in case of an accident. As an experienced driver, I advise everyone to act one month before expiration for peace of mind - don't wait until the last minute. Actually, the renewed license is valid for ten years, which is quite cost-effective. While you're at it, checking your vehicle's annual inspection record is also wise to avoid forgetting.
