Where to Get a Physical Exam for Driver's License Renewal?
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The certificate issued for driver's license renewal can be any medical certificate related to physical conditions issued by a county-level or higher medical institution, including those from military regimental-level or above medical units. Notes for Physical Examination: Can the physical exam for driver's license renewal be done in a different location? Yes, the physical exam for driver's license renewal upon expiration can be conducted in a different location. The medical institution does not have to be in the same place where the driver's license was originally issued; any county-level or higher medical institution elsewhere is acceptable. However, it is important to note that the physical exam report is valid for only six months. Renewal Time: According to Article 57 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": A motor vehicle driver shall apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the place where the driver's license was issued or at a vehicle management office outside the place of issuance within 90 days before the expiration of the current driver's license.
Last time I renewed my driver's license myself, I went to the designated hospital in the city for the physical examination, such as the First People's Hospital in our area or the medical center cooperating with the traffic bureau. Bring your ID card, the original old driver's license, and prepare a recent photo. After arriving, fill out a form and wait in line for the check-up, which mainly includes basic items like vision test (wear glasses if you're nearsighted), hearing, and limb mobility. The whole process takes about 20-30 minutes and isn't expensive, costing around 50 yuan. Go early, preferably avoiding holidays or busy mornings to skip long queues. Also, different locations may have different cooperating centers, so check the local DMV website or call the official hotline in advance to confirm the specific address and service hours to avoid a wasted trip.
