Where to Renew a Driver's License in Shanghai?
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Shanghai driver's license renewal can be processed at the following locations: 1. South Hospital of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (Hongkou Campus), 1st Floor, Physical Examination Building, No. 921 Tongxin Road, Hongkou District. 2. South Hospital of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (Jinshan Campus), Physical Examination Center, No. 2901 Caolang Road, Jinshan District. 3. Shanghai Chengkang Outpatient Department, 4th Floor, Building 3, No. 269 Tongxie Road, Changning District. 4. Shanghai Electric Power Hospital, 4th Floor, Physical Examination Department, No. 937 Yan'an West Road, Changning District. Here are the precautions for driver's license renewal: 1. Failure to renew the driver's license on time: If the driver's license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, the driver needs to retake the theoretical exam at the local vehicle management office. Upon passing the exam, the license can be renewed according to relevant requirements and procedures. If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will be canceled by the local vehicle management office. 2. Proxy renewal: For drivers who need to authorize someone else to renew their license on their behalf, both the applicant and the proxy must sign the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." In addition to submitting the driver's relevant documents, the proxy must also provide their original ID card and a photocopy.
In Shanghai, to renew a driver's license, I usually go directly to the nearby vehicle management office, such as district-level service points, which are quite convenient. Take the Xuhui Vehicle Management Office as an example, located on Yishan Road, accessible by subway with parking spaces nearby, making it hassle-free. When renewing the license, you need to bring your ID card, old driver's license, a white-background photo, and also undergo a physical examination, which can be done at the community health center. The whole process takes about an hour. I recommend searching for the 'Traffic Management 12123' mini-program on WeChat to make an appointment in advance to avoid wasting time queuing on-site. There are fewer people on weekends, but if you're in a hurry, going early on weekdays is smoother. Don't wait until the last day to renew to avoid the trouble of being caught driving without a valid license.
I've renewed my driver's license several times and found the vehicle management office in Pudong to be the most reliable. It's located on Longdong Avenue with convenient access and no traffic congestion. Just bring your materials including a copy of your ID card, photos, and medical examination report, fill out a form on-site, and pay a fee of a few dozen yuan. By the way, you can now use the traffic management APP to apply for some procedures online to save some effort. On average, it takes about half an hour to complete, but it's better to go in the afternoon when there are fewer people. In a big city like Shanghai, after finishing early, you can also take the opportunity to check your car lights or brakes—safety first, after all.
