What to Do When Your Driver's License Expires After Six Years?
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When your driver's license expires after six years, it needs to be renewed. The steps for renewing your driver's license are as follows: 1. Print the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form," sign it yourself, and bring your current driver's license along with the relevant personal identification documents. 2. Carry the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver. If the applicant cannot be present in person, a jointly signed application form by both the applicant and the agent, as well as the identity proofs of both, must be submitted. 3. A medical certificate regarding physical condition must be issued by a county-level or above medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or higher. For drivers of small automatic transmission vehicles specially designed for the disabled, a medical certificate regarding physical condition must be issued by a medical institution designated by the provincial health authority.
I've been driving for many years and always handle my driver's license renewal on time to avoid trouble from expiration. First, get a health checkup at a designated hospital within three months in advance to obtain a health certificate—this step is crucial as both vision and hearing must meet the standards. Then, bring your original ID card, old driver's license, and two one-inch white-background photos directly to the local DMV. If there are no traffic violations, fill out an application form, pay a fee of a few dozen yuan, and the new license will be processed in half an hour. Don’t wait until it expires to renew—if you drive temporarily with an expired license and get checked or have an accident, insurance might not cover it. The new license is valid for 10 years, making it more convenient than before. Developing a habit of regular vehicle inspections further ensures safe driving. The whole process is simple and quick, taking just half a day to complete.
