Information about procedures, documents, and lectures required for driver's license renewal in Japan.
Overview
Driver's License Renewal Procedure
Driver's license renewal is a mandatory procedure that must be completed before the license expiration date. The renewal period is from one month before to one month after your birthday, and the procedure is conducted at Driver's License Centers or designated police stations. There are three lecture categories: excellent drivers, general drivers, and violators/first-time renewers, each with different lecture durations and fees. Required documents include your current license, renewal notice postcard, and fees. Foreign nationals require additional documentation.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | duration | durationEn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | renewal-period | Renewal Period | The period during which driver's license renewal procedures can be completed. | procedure | ||
| 02 | required-documents | Required Documents | Documents required for the renewal procedure. | document | ||
| 03 | fees | Fees | Fees required for the renewal procedure. | fee | ||
| 04 | lecture-excellent | Excellent Driver Lecture | Renewal lecture for gold license holders. | lecture | 30分 | 30 minutes |
| 05 | lecture-general | General Driver Lecture | Renewal lecture for standard blue license holders. | lecture | 1時間 | 1 hour |
| 06 | lecture-violator | Violator/First-Time Renewal Lecture | Lecture for drivers with violations or first-time renewers. | lecture | 2時間 | 2 hours |
| 07 | photo-requirements | Photo Requirements | Specifications for driver's license photographs. | document | ||
| 08 | renewal-locations | Renewal Locations | Locations where renewal procedures can be completed. | procedure | ||
| 09 | elderly-renewal | Elderly Driver Renewal | Driver's license renewal procedures for drivers aged 70 and above. | special | ||
| 10 | foreign-nationals | Procedures for Foreign Nationals | Renewal procedures for foreign nationals. | special |