Where can I go to renew my expired driver's license?
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Renew your driver's license at the vehicle management office where it was originally issued. According to Article 123 of the Ministry of Public Security's regulations, you can apply for a driver's license renewal up to 90 days in advance at the original issuing vehicle management office. Here are the relevant details: 1. Materials required for renewal: Original ID card and a photocopy of the ID card. A qualified medical examination form from a hospital designated by the vehicle management office. Three one-inch color photos. A completed driver's license renewal application form. 2. Application conditions: The motor vehicle driver should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration date; the motor vehicle driver should not have their driver's license revoked, withdrawn, or canceled according to the law; the motor vehicle driver's accumulated penalty points should not reach the maximum limit; the motor vehicle driver should meet the physical conditions for applying for a driver's license as stipulated in the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 91).
I recently renewed my expired driver's license, and the process was quite straightforward. Just go to the local DMV with your ID card, old driver's license, medical examination report, and photos. They can handle it on the spot, and it takes at most one hour to complete. I recommend going early on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds and long queues. If there's a traffic management service station near your home, you can also try there—they provide equally professional service. Nowadays, it's even more convenient to use the Traffic Management 12123 App. Upload your documents, and they'll mail the new license to your home, saving both time and effort. Just remember to do it within three months before the expiration date to avoid fines or points for driving with an expired license. My colleague delayed until after expiration and got fined 200 yuan, though he managed to renew it later. It's a good idea to check your license expiration date during regular car maintenance to prevent issues in advance.
