Where Does the New License Belong After Renewing in a Different Location?
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It is still managed by the original traffic management department of the public security authority. Within the 6-year validity period of the driver's license, if the score for each scoring cycle does not reach 12 points, a 10-year valid motor vehicle driver's license will be issued; within the 10-year validity period, if the score for each scoring cycle does not reach 12 points, a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license will be issued. Below is relevant information about renewing a driver's license in a different location: 1. When renewing an expired driver's license in a different location, it must be done at the original vehicle management office where the license was issued, but the license can be transferred to a different location (current residence). 2. The procedure for transferring a driver's license is simple, requiring no retesting, no need to transfer at the original licensing location, and no downgrading of the license. 3. For transferring the license, bring your ID card, driver's license, and four one-inch white-background color photos to the vehicle management office at the new location (current residence).
I drive a lot, and recently renewed my driver's license in a different location. Once I got the new license, it's still my own document, but which authority manages it now? It's managed by the local vehicle management office where I renewed it. This means that for annual reviews, renewals, or handling traffic violations, I'll need to go to that location, unlike before when it was managed by my hometown. Renewing the license in a different place is quite convenient—no need to make a special trip back to my original location, saving both time and travel expenses. I recommend this method to friends working away from home. Many cities now offer this service, but you'll need to prepare materials like your ID card and medical examination report in advance to ensure everything goes smoothly. Don't forget that the new license is usually valid for ten years—just make sure to renew it on time before it expires.
