What to Do When Your Driver's License Expires and Needs Renewal?
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To renew an expired driver's license, follow these steps: 1. Within 90 days before the expiration of your driver's license, bring your ID card, driver's license, physical condition certificate, and three passport-sized photos to the vehicle management office at the issuing location. Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and submit it along with the required documents to process the renewal. After paying the processing fee, you will receive your new driver's license. 2. If you are unable to apply for the renewal in person due to personal reasons or being in a different location, you can mail your ID card, driver's license, physical condition (medical examination) certificate issued by a county-level or above medical institution, and three passport-sized photos to a family member or friend to handle the renewal on your behalf. 3. However, you must first obtain and fill out a "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" (the medical examination form can also be obtained at the vehicle management office in your temporary residence location, after completing the medical examination) from the vehicle management office in your temporary residence location and mail it back, as this form requires the signature of both the applicant and the authorized person to process the renewal.
I just renewed my driver's license - when it's about to expire, you really need to act promptly. The first step is getting a medical report, which requires visiting designated hospitals for vision and hearing tests. This usually takes about ten minutes. Bring your original ID card, a photocopy, and your soon-to-expire old license. Before heading to the local DMV, it's best to check their business hours to avoid a wasted trip. On-site, fill out the application form, pay a small fee (a few dozen yuan), and wait in line for your number to be called. If all documents are in order, the process is quite smooth - you can get your new license in about half an hour. Remember to handle this within three months before expiration; otherwise, you might need to retake the written test, which is time-consuming. Nowadays, many locations support online appointments through the "Traffic Management 12123" app - filling in your info beforehand saves queuing time. For experienced drivers like us, license renewal always feels like a small matter that shouldn't be taken lightly. Getting it done early brings peace of mind.
