Where to Apply for a Lost Driver's License?
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If a motor vehicle driver's license is lost, according to Article 40 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": The motor vehicle driver shall apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued. When applying, the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" should be filled out, and the following documents should be submitted: the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver, a written statement of the lost driver's license. The vehicle management office that meets the regulations should reissue the motor vehicle driver's license within three days. Process for replacing a driver's license: Prepare materials: Original ID card and copies of both sides, several recent one-inch bareheaded white-background color photos, and sufficient fees. Apply for a replacement driver's license at the local vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued, and carefully fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" as required. If you don't understand something, ask the staff at the vehicle management office promptly to avoid filling in incorrectly or missing information. Then submit the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver, which includes copies of both sides of the ID card and a written statement of the lost driver's license. Method for replacing a lost driver's license: If someone else is applying for the replacement on your behalf, they must also submit their original ID card and a copy. The vehicle management office will record the agent's name, company name, type of identity proof, identity proof number, residential address, postal code, and contact phone number. After submitting the materials, pay the corresponding processing fee. Wait patiently for the ID card to be issued. Generally, the fastest is to get the license on the same day, and the latest is within three days.
Last time I lost my driver's license and was in a panic, so I went straight to the DMV to apply for a replacement. You need to bring the original ID card and a copy, along with a 1-inch white-background photo, and fill out an application form on-site. Nowadays, many places also allow online processing—just log into the Traffic Management 12123 APP, which is more convenient. However, for the first-time replacement, it's still recommended to visit the DMV for safety. Remember, the replacement fee is only about 10 yuan, so don’t be fooled by scalpers into paying more. I went at 9 a.m., and with not many people around, it took only half an hour to complete. The new license was issued on the spot. If your current residence is different from the issuing location, don’t worry—now you can get a replacement license anywhere in the country, which is much more convenient.
