Where to Renew a Driver's License?
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Renewing a driver's license can be done at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at a vehicle management office outside the place of issuance. Below is relevant information about driver's license renewal: 1. Renewing a driver's license in a different location: To renew a driver's license in a different location, it must be done before the license expires. After expiration, the renewal can only be processed at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued. For renewing a driver's license in a different location, you need to bring the driver's license, the original and a copy of the driver's ID card, three one-inch color photos of the driver, and a physical examination report issued by a county-level or above medical institution. 2. Validity period of a driver's license: A new driver's license is valid for six years. If the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during these six years, the license can be renewed for a ten-year validity period.
I just renewed my driver's license recently at the nearest vehicle management center to my home. The environment was quite clean with not many people in line. The required documents were straightforward: original ID card, old driver's license, a recent one-inch photo, and a medical examination certificate - just a quick vision and hearing check at the doctor's office. The whole process took about half an hour, just filling out a form. I heard many cities now have government service apps allowing online appointment for license renewal, saving the trip. It's advisable to check the official website beforehand for locations and document lists, especially since some suburban branch offices offer more flexible services. Make sure to renew within three months before expiration, otherwise driving with an expired license risks fines and affects future renewals. This experience taught me that choosing off-peak hours makes the process much smoother.
