Where to Renew an Expired Driver's License?
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To renew an expired driver's license, apply at the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued. Motor vehicle drivers should apply for renewal at the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration date. When applying, fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver should bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the original driver's license was issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will process the renewal within one working day after approval. In addition to applying at the vehicle management office, you can also renew your license through the following methods: Renewal via the "Traffic Management 12123" app. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" app, select Service Center -- Expired License Renewal Service -- fill in the required information. The new license is usually delivered by mail. Visit the "Police-Medical-Post" service point at a postal business hall to complete the renewal process, which takes only half an hour from registration, medical examination, to the production of the new license. Currently, only a few cities offer this service, such as Hangzhou.
My driver's license just expired, and renewing it at the local DMV was incredibly simple. The DMV in our city is located next to the main road—just search for it on your navigation app. Bring your ID card, old driver's license, and a passport photo. I booked an appointment in advance to avoid waiting in line. The staff guided me through filling out the forms, and the vision test and physical exam were done on-site. I got my new license in half an hour. A reminder to everyone: don’t delay renewing your license. Driving with an expired license can result in fines and is dangerous. Nowadays, many places support online renewal via apps like "Traffic Police 12123," where you can submit materials digitally. However, I personally find the in-person process more reliable and straightforward, plus you can ask other driving-related questions. In the city, DMV offices are plentiful, easy to locate, and highly efficient.
