Friends who drive a car know that the driver's license also has a shelf life or expiration date. How long is a driver's license valid for? How do I apply for an extension? What are the consequences of not renewing a driver's license when it expires? Today, let's talk to my friends about the most basic driver's license for driving, and hope to help friends with driver's licenses.

How long is a driver's license valid for?
Driver's licenses also have an expiration date or shelf life, just like the spicy strips we eat. If you put it for a long time, you will exceed the shelf life, and you can't eat it if it's broken. (More dry goods: Zheng said car)
Driver's licenses are valid for six, ten and long terms.
The first driver's license is valid for 6 years. Drivers who have not deducted 12 points for 6 consecutive years can replace their driver's license for 10 years after the expiry of their driver's license.
Similarly, if there is no deduction of 12 points in the current year within 10 years, you can change your long-term driver's license.
How do I apply for an extension?
Basis: According to the "release service" measure, the driver can apply for the "driver's license extension renewal" business, which is extended for three years, and the certificate can be renewed before the extension period due to other reasons such as going abroad, military service and so on. (More dry goods: Zheng said car)
The extension period is three years from the date of expiry of the validity period of the driver's license.
There are two ways to apply for an extension
1. Window handling
The driver can prepare the original ID card and a recent one-inch white background photo to the vehicle management station. (If entrusted, provide the power of attorney and the original id card of the trustee)
2. Online processing
Apply online for renewal of the certificate through the official app or website.
After directly downloading and installing "Traffic Management 12123" in the mobile application mall, register and log in, click "More" in [Home] → select "Driver's License Expiration Renewal" in "Business Center" → follow the prompts step by step.
The medical examination is not available online. You have to go to the designated hospital on site for a medical examination. Under normal circumstances, the traffic police department will publish a cooperative medical examination form in your location, and you can go to the nearest hospital for a medical examination. (More dry goods: Zheng said car)
What are the consequences of not renewing a driver's license when it expires?
Driver's licenses that are about to expire can be renewed up to 90 days in advance. If the driver's license is not reissued after it expires, in the most severe cases it may be cancelled and need to be re-learned.
The article is aimed at the vast majority of provinces in the country, and some provinces and cities may be different, and the specific policies shall prevail.