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What to Do When Your Driver's License Expires in Another City?

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BrookeMarie

07/30/25 6:20am

You can transfer it back to your local area and then renew it. Here are the relevant details about renewing your license in a different location: 1. If your driver's license has been expired for less than one year: The license is in a state of overdue renewal. The driver can bring their ID card, expired driver's license, and a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution (or a military hospital at the regimental level or above) to the vehicle management office to complete the renewal process without taking any subject exams. 2. If your driver's license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years: Within this two-year period, the license is in a 'recoverable cancellation' state. Although the license is canceled, it can be reinstated. The driver only needs to take the Subject 1 exam at the vehicle management office. Upon passing the exam, they can proceed with the normal renewal process. 3. If your driver's license has been expired for more than three years: The license is now in a 'canceled' state, meaning the driving qualification is revoked and cannot be reinstated. The driver must retake all subject exams, just like a new applicant, to obtain a new driver's license.

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