𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒍: How To Renew Driving Licence In India?

In India, riding any vehicle is only valid if you have an up-to-date driving licence. Up-to-date means that your driving licence shouldn’t be expired and in case it is, you must apply for a Driving Licence renewal. 

A driving licence works as a legal document that permits you to drive any vehicle across the nation. Another major benefit of owning a DL is it also works as one’s identity proof. 

Therefore, it is crucial to renew the licence after its expiration or at least one month prior to its expiration date as per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. If you haven’t applied for a driving licence renewal and are still driving with an expired DL then it will be considered a punishable offence and you have to pay the fine as per the law. 

Read here more to know the complete procedure for applying for parivahan driving licence renewal.

Why is Renewing Your Driving Licence Important?

As per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, if an individual possesses any vehicle he/she must also hold a valid driving licence otherwise, it will be considered a punishable offence under section 177 of the Motor Act, 1988. The violators with an expired driving licence have to pay fines as well. 

A driving licence is an official document issued by the Indian government that authorises an individual to drive a certain category of vehicle for which they hold a driver’s licence. Therefore, if your driving licence is expired or tends to be expired after a month then you must fill out Form 9 for driving licence renewal.  

If your licence expired more than 30 days ago you can still apply for driving licence renewal by paying a fine. The fine will be calculated from the 31st day after the expiration date. Another vital fact is that renewal is also possible even after 5 years from the expiry date.

Furthermore, if you want to acquire a licence from another state, you have to submit a No Objection Certificate (NoC) and provide confirmation of DL issued by the original licensing authority.

Validity and Fees for Getting Driving Licence Renewed

The validity period for transport and the non-transport vehicle are given below:

And, the fees charged by Parivahan for driving licence renewal is as follows:

Note 1: You have to pay Rs. 200 extra if the registration certificate is a smart card type and is issued or renewed on Form 23 A.

Note 2: If there’s a delay in Parivahan’s licence renewal registration, you have to pay an extra Rs. 300 for every month’s delay for two-wheelers and Rs. 500 for other classes of non-transport vehicles. 

Documents Required for Driving Licence Renewal

For Parivahan driving licence renewal, you have to submit the following documents for both online and offline processes and as per your transport or non-transport vehicle.

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What is the Procedure for the Renewal of a Driving Licence?

The Parivahan driving licence renewal can be done in two ways. One is online and the other is offline. You can follow the steps written below and choose the most convenient method for you. 

Offline Method

Every vehicle owner must have an up-to-date driving licence. Therefore, they must renew their driving licence by visiting their local Regional Transport Office (RTO). You must follow the steps written below.

• Visit your RTO office and submit all the documents and No Objection Certificate while applying for the Driving Licence renewal (if from another state).
• Make sure to provide all the details along with your passport photograph.
• Once you pay the fees, you can book a slot for a test (in case of a change in the medical certificate).
• Once you pass the test, your driving licence renewal will be complete.

Online Method

You can follow the below-mentioned steps for driving licence renewal using an online process.

Step 1: You have to visit the official website of Parivahan. 

Step 2: Click on Online Services and then select Driver’s Licence Related Services.

Step 3: Select the state where you want your driver’s licence to be issued.

Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page from where you have to select ‘Apply for DL renewal’ from several given services.

Step 5: On a new page, all the instructions will be given to you. Fill in the information as asked.

Step 6: Enter the details of your DL. 

You will be able to see all your details on the next page. Press the confirm button to proceed further.

Step 7: Upload all the documents required, along with your photograph and digital signature.

Step 8: Now, complete the payment process and verify your status.

After completing all the steps, applicants can check their application ID on the Acknowledgement Page and use it for future reference.

What is a Driving Licence Renewal Form?

A driver’s licence renewal form helps in applying for the renewal. It is known as Form 9 and is available at all the RTO offices offline and online. On this form, you have to answer some queries on which your driving renewal licence depends. 

This form incorporates a significant part regarding the current driving licence of the applicant. The completion of Form 9 will be followed up with the attachment of the required documents before the renewal procedure of a driving licence starts.

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