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Where to Apply for a Replacement Driver's License?

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MaryMarie
07/29/25 12:42am
Replacement driver's licenses are processed at the vehicle management office in the registration location. Below are the required documents and precautions for applying for a replacement driver's license. Documents required for a replacement driver's license: The original and a copy of the motor vehicle driver's identity proof, the original driver's license (if the license is damaged)/a written statement of loss for the driver's license (if the license is lost), and a photo collection receipt. Non-local residents, in addition to the above three documents, also need to prepare the original and a copy of their residence permit. Precautions for replacing a driver's license: After the replacement application is successfully processed, you cannot drive a motor vehicle with the original license before receiving the new one. You can also apply for a replacement driver's license even if there are unprocessed traffic violations.
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GabriellaAnn
08/11/25 10:16am
Last time I lost my driver's license and was really anxious. I asked an experienced driver friend and learned that I needed to go to the local DMV to get a replacement. You need to bring your original ID card and fill out a lost declaration form. The on-site photo fee is about 50 yuan. It's best to check the DMV's address and business hours online in advance to avoid a wasted trip. I chose an off-peak time to go and got it done in half an hour. Don't forget, driving without a license can result in a fine of several hundred yuan if you're checked, so I recommend everyone take a photo of their driver's license and save it on their phone as a backup. After replacement, the new license's validity period remains unchanged, which is quite convenient.
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LeRonan
10/01/25 7:53am
I've been driving for over 20 years and lost my driver's license several times. Each time I just went straight to the DMV to get a replacement. Just bring your ID card, fill out an application form and pay a small fee of a few dozen yuan. It's much faster now than before - in many cities you can make an appointment via WeChat mini-programs to save at least half an hour of queuing. Remember to prepare all required documents and don't miss anything. Handle the loss promptly - you'll feel more at ease driving with a new license in hand. Don't delay too long in case you get checked on the road. You can keep your license in a fixed place to reduce the risk of losing it.
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