Where to Apply for a Replacement Driver's License?
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To apply for a replacement driver's license, you need to visit the vehicle management office. You can apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office outside the original issuing location. When applying, you should fill out an application form and provide the following documents: Proof of identity of the motor vehicle driver; a written statement declaring the loss of the motor vehicle driver's license. If the application complies with the regulations, the vehicle management office should issue a replacement driver's license within one day. After the motor vehicle driver receives the replacement license, the original driver's license becomes invalid and must not be used anymore. During the period when the motor vehicle driver's license is legally seized, detained, or temporarily suspended, the driver is not allowed to apply for a replacement. Other regulations regarding driver's licenses: According to Article 57 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' motor vehicle drivers should apply for a license renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office outside the original issuing location within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, you should fill out an application form and submit the following documents: proof of identity of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For those applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
Last time I lost my driver's license, I went to the nearby DMV to get a replacement. You need to bring the original second-generation ID card and prepare two small one-inch blue background photos; if you don't have photos, you can take them on-site, but preparing in advance saves time. I recommend making an appointment online or via an app first to avoid waiting in line for hours. The process is simple: fill out an application form, verify there are no violation records, and you'll get the new license on the spot or within a few days. The cost is around 20 to 50 yuan. Before going out, I always remind myself not to forget to bring copies of the materials in my bag. After getting it replaced, driving feels much more reassuring, and remember to update your insurance information promptly. Choosing a weekday to go means fewer people, making it more convenient and quicker.
