Where to Apply for a Driver's License Replacement or Renewal?
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Driver's license replacement or renewal is processed at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued. Below is additional information: 1. Renewal: A driver's license needs to be renewed only after it expires. The first issued driver's license is valid for 6 years, meaning it can be renewed 90 days before the expiration date after 6 years. The renewal periods are 6 years, 10 years, and then a permanent license. 2. Required documents: For driver's license renewal, you need to provide the driver's ID card and its copy, the driver's license, a physical condition certificate, a photo receipt, and other materials. Additionally, before renewing the driver's license, any traffic violations must be settled, fines paid, and points cleared to proceed with the renewal.
I recently replaced my driver's license because the old one got lost during a business trip. The replacement is usually done at the local vehicle management office, such as a branch office in Beijing, or you can apply online via the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone. I used the app version, and it was quite convenient: upload ID photos, fill in basic information, then schedule an appointment. At the site, submit a one-inch white-background photo and the original ID card, pay a small fee of about ten yuan, and you can get the new license. The whole process takes half a day, but the key is to prepare the materials in advance to avoid wasted trips. Additionally, if the license is damaged, the process is the same, but you need to bring the fragments of the old license as proof. It's advisable to scan and save a copy of your license on your phone for backup to avoid last-minute hassles.
