1. Motor vehicle driver's certification documentation issued by a government department

· one original copy (the original copy is for inspection only)

· a copy of the original

· Media requirements: outcome document; paper 

2. Driver's Photo (2 copies)
Photo requirements:

· Must be a forward-facing shot of the applicant from the chest up containing their entire face,

· Photo must be in color and taken within 6 months before he or she applies for the driver's license.

· Headgear is strictly prohibited.

· The background color must be white;

· The features of the subject should be clearly discernible, along with a natural appearance with no obvious distortions, filters, or modifications.

· The size of the photo must be 32×22mm (equivalent to 1 inch), with the head taking up 14-16mm horizontally and 19-22mm vertically.

3. In the event the driver entrusts an agent to handle drivers license-related procedures:

· Agent's identification documentation issued by a government department. (one original copy)

· Power of attorney for the commission of the driver's license-related procedures prepared by the applicant (one original paper copy). Alternatively, the applicant may apply for power of attorney online via the 12123 app (one original electronic copy)

· If the motor vehicle driver is over 60 years old, he or she may use a representative's (relative or friend) 12123 account to log into "Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform" or the 12123 app itself. The representative can handle all procedures on behalf of the driver. (one original electronic copy)

Processing Procedure:

Handling of Application: acceptance, review and decision, issuance of certificates, 0.5 working days

Locations: 

· No.1 West Third Ring South Road (the southwest corner of the Liuli Bridge), B district on the second floor (the comprehensive window ) Fengtai District, Beijing, Beijing Municipal Government Affairs Service Center

· DMV of Beijing Traffic Management Bureau

· Branches of the DMV 

· Vehicle management stations

· Driver's license service point information desk   

Office hours of Beijing Municipal Government Affairs Service Center: 

09:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 on weekdays {Extended service: 9:00-13:00 every Saturday (except legal holidays, by appointment only)}

Office hours of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV hereafter) of Beijing Traffic Management Bureau and its branches: 

08:30-18:00 on weekdays {Extended service hours: 9:00-16:00 on Saturdays and Sundays (except legal holidays)}

Fee

CNY 10/each

Identification Documentation (additional content)

Resident's identification documentation consists of: 

· Resident Identity Card or Temporary Resident Identity Card.

Identification documentation for residents from Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau refers to the Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents. For those who have not obtained the Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, valid identification documentation consists of: 

· the Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau they hold on arrival;

· Travel Document of the People's Republic of China issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China;

· Permanent Identity Card of Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau;

· temporary residence certificate approved and issued by the public security organization.

Valid identification documentation for residents of the Taiwan area consists of the Residence permit for Taiwan Residents of the People's Republic of China. For those who have not obtained the Residence permit for Taiwan Residents of People's Republic of China, valid identification documentation consists of:

· Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents issued by the public security organization with a validity of five years;

· Travel Document of the People's Republic of China issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China;

· temporary residence certificate approved and issued by the public security organization.

Valid identification documentation for overseas Chinese consists of:

· a People's Republic of China passport and or temporary residence certificate approved and issued by public security organization.

Valid identification documentation for foreigners consists of:

· the passport or other travel document they hold on arrival;

· valid visa or residence permit with a staying period of at least three months;

· temporary residence certificate approved and issued by a public security organization. 

Valid identification documentation for foreigners who have obtained permanent residence permits consists of:

· their permanent residence certificate and the residence or temporary residence certificate approved and issued by a public security organization.

Valid identification documentation for persons from foreign consulates, embassies, or representative offices of international organizations in China consists of:

· valid identity certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.