Where to Renew the Driving License?
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Motor vehicle drivers can apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office outside the original issuing jurisdiction within 90 days before the expiration of their current driving license. The following materials are required for the application: 1. Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driving License Application Form" when applying. 2. Submit the identity proof of the motor vehicle driver, the "Motor Vehicle Driving License", and a medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at or above the regimental level. For applications for small special-purpose automatic passenger vehicles for the disabled, a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
To be honest, as someone who drives frequently, I always go directly to the vehicle management office to renew my vehicle license. The vehicle management office is a specialized agency established by the traffic management department, usually with branches in urban or suburban areas. I remember the last time I renewed it was at a branch near my home, and the process was quite simple: bring the original and a copy of my ID card, the original vehicle registration certificate, and the old vehicle license. After filling out an application form there, the staff handled it in just a few minutes, and it only cost a small fee of a few dozen yuan. I recommend going on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and long queues. Most importantly, don’t wait until it expires to go, as you could risk having your vehicle impounded by traffic police. Nowadays, some places even offer online appointments, which can save time if you handle it on your phone in advance. In short, convenience is key—just choose the nearest branch to get it done, as vehicle compliance is very important.
