When Does Your Vietnamese Driver’s License Expire? A Complete Guide

“Safe driving is a responsibility to yourself and the community.” You’ve probably heard this familiar saying. To ensure traffic safety and comply with legal regulations, checking and renewing your driver’s license when it expires is crucial. So, when does your Vietnamese driver’s license expire? This article from XE TẢI HÀ NỘI will provide you with the most detailed and complete information.

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1. When Do You Need to Renew Your Driver’s License?

According to current regulations, a driver’s license is valid for a specific period and needs to be renewed upon expiration. There are two cases you need to be aware of:

• Renewing an expired driver’s license: Your driver’s license has reached the expiration date printed on it.
• Renewing a driver’s license due to information changes: You have changed personal information such as your name or address and need to renew your license to reflect these changes.

2. When Does a Vietnamese Driver’s License Expire?

The validity period of a Vietnamese driver’s license is regulated as follows:

• Licenses for categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, C5, D1, E, FB2, FC, FD, FE: Valid for 5 years from the date of issue for males aged 60 to under 65, and females aged 55 to under 60; valid for 3 years for individuals aged 65 and above.
• Licenses for categories C1, C2, D1: Valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
• Other cases: Valid until the license holder reaches the age of 60 for males and 55 for females.

Note:

• A driver’s license that has expired for no more than 60 days from the expiration date printed on the license is still valid for use.
• A driver’s license that has been expired for more than 6 months without renewal will be revoked.

3. Driver’s License Renewal Procedure

To renew your driver’s license, you can visit the Department of Transportation’s offices or apply online.

Required Documents:

• Application for driver’s license renewal.
• Health certificate.
• Copy of the expired driver’s license.
• Personal identification documents (ID card/Citizen ID).

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I renew my driver’s license in Hanoi?

A: You can visit the Hanoi Department of Transportation (16 Cao Ba Quat Street, Ba Dinh District) or driving schools affiliated with the Department of Transportation to carry out the renewal process.

Q: How long does it take to receive a new driver’s license?

A: It takes approximately 7-10 working days to receive a new driver’s license from the date of submitting complete and valid documents.

Q: Can I use a photocopy of my driver’s license when driving?

A: No. You must use the original driver’s license when driving.

5. Advice from an Expert

Mr. Nguyen Van A, a driving instructor at H.Y Driving School in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, said: “Understanding the regulations regarding the validity period and renewal procedures for driver’s licenses is crucial. It not only helps you avoid unnecessary trouble while driving but also demonstrates your legal compliance and responsibility to the community.”

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Conclusion

Understanding when your Vietnamese driver’s license expires is essential for every driver. We hope this article has provided you with helpful information. Please like and share this article with your friends and family to raise awareness about traffic law compliance.

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