
Renewing a driver's license in Linyi can be processed at the local vehicle management office. Below are the relevant details for the procedure:1. Required documents: When going to the vehicle management office, bring the original ID card and a copy of the driver's license holder, the original driver's license, three recent 1-inch color photos with a white background (without hats), the motor vehicle driver's license application form, and a physical examination certificate. If you are not a local resident, you also need to provide the original and a copy of your local residence permit.2. Important notes: When renewing an expired driver's license, pay attention to certain details. For example, you can renew your license three months in advance. Before renewal, you must clear any traffic violation records. If your license has already expired, you cannot drive until you receive the new license.3. Early renewal: You should renew your driver's license three months before it expires. If it has been expired for less than 11 months, you can still apply for renewal. Do not assume that your driver's license has no expiration date. Remember, driving with all necessary documents is the right thing to do. Otherwise, you may face fines and penalty points if caught.

I've renewed my driver's license several times in Linyi, and the most convenient place is the vehicle management office in Hedong District, near the intersection of Beijing East Road and Wenquan Road. Now there are branch offices in each district, such as the one in Lanshan District on Industrial Avenue, and the one in Luozhuang District on Hubei Road. You can choose the nearest one. Remember to bring your ID card, old driver's license, white-background photos, and a medical examination certificate. There are medical examination machines in the vehicle management office, or you can get the examination done in advance at a hospital. Don't forget to handle any traffic violations before applying for the license, or you'll make a wasted trip. Last time, it only took me forty minutes from entering the door to getting the new license, and the efficiency at the counters was quite high.

Last month, I just renewed my driver's license at the Linyi Government Service Center, located at No. 8 Beijing Road, Lanshan District. There are many service windows there, with short waiting times, and you can also handle other vehicle-related services at the same time. I made an appointment in advance through the Traffic Management 12123 APP and brought my ID card and old driver's license. They have self-service photo booths and medical examination machines on-site, so there's no need to visit a hospital separately. Weekdays are less crowded, and remember to wear dark-colored clothes for the photo. By the way, postal outlets can also handle license renewal now, but I still think the government service hall is the most reliable, as it's a formal institution with complete procedures.

To save time, head straight to the self-service area at the vehicle management office. I've used the machines at the Luozhuang branch - it only takes twenty minutes to complete the whole process including medical check-up, photo taking, and license renewal. Just bring your ID card and old driver's license, as the machine prints the new one directly. However, there might be queues at the self-service machines, so it's better to go early. Most major vehicle management branches in the city have this equipment - just search for 'traffic police service station' on the map. By the way, if you're nearsighted, remember to wear glasses for the medical check. Don't make the same mistake I did once when I forgot my glasses and got stuck. Overall, self-service is faster than the counter service, perfect for those in a hurry.


