自宅から歩いて10分ぐらいのところに警察署がありそこで更新してきました
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警察署に到着するとまず証紙を買ってくださいと言う看板が出ていました
私は近視なのでメガネをかけています。視力検査が少し心配だなと思っていました
Today, I went to the police station to renew my driver’s license.
Since I am 70 years old, I had to attend a special practical seminar for seniors at a nearby driving school in advance. I received a completion certificate for the seminar, which is crucial for the renewal process—without it, I wouldn't be able to renew my license.
The seminar cost 8,000 yen, which I attended in October.
The renewal fee this time was 2,500 yen.
So, in total, the cost was 10,500 yen.
The renewed license is valid for five years, meaning I can drive with it until I turn 75.
When I arrived at the police station, there was a sign instructing me to first purchase a revenue stamp.
I bought a 2,500-yen stamp from an affiliated organization’s office located behind the police station.
After returning to the police station, I inserted my current driver’s license into an ATM-like machine, which automatically printed out the necessary documents.
I took those papers and lined up.
I think it took less than 10 minutes for my turn to come.
The process went very smoothly.
The photo I had prepared myself was accepted without any issues.
There was a brief exchange:
"When was this photo taken?"
"The day before yesterday," I replied.
Since I am nearsighted and wear glasses, I was a bit worried about the vision test.
However, I felt relatively reassured, thinking that I could manage 0.7 with both eyes. Still, I was a little nervous (laughs).
Thankfully, I passed without any problems.
They stamped the extension date onto my old license, and the entire process was completed successfully.
The new license is scheduled to be ready early next year.