Driving Licence Renewal Maharashtra

Do you have a driving licence in Maharashtra that is about to expire or already expired? ? If so, you need to renew it as soon as possible. Driving without a valid licence is illegal and can result in a fine of up to ₹5,000. You need to renew driving license on time to continue driving without any issue in Maharashtra and any where in the country. Thus it is necessary to know about driving licence renewal online Maharashtra, documents and fees required for it.

Driving licence renewal Maharashtra

The renewal of driving licence can be done prior its expiry or after expiry. You can apply online for driving licence renewal in Maharashtra through Parivahan official portal of government. The process for renewal is completely online in Maharashtra. You do not have to visit RTO after online form submission. After completing the process, you will receive you driving licence in 25-30 days.

Need of DL renewal in Maharashtra

DL renewal in Maharashtra make sure that you are not breaking any rules and avoiding penalty. If you renew driving license online Maharashtra, it shows that your are updated with current Traffic rules and regulation Driving license is generally used as ID so, if updated it can be handy whenever you need.

In case of any unfortunate incident like accidents, it needs valid driving licence for claim insurance.

Address change while driving licence renewal in Maharashtra

If your address has been changed, you can change it on your driving licence while renewal. While applying online for the renewal of driving licence in Maharashtra, you can choose the change address in DL option and pay the respective fees to get a new driving licence with an updated address. There are few cases related to address, which you can choose while applying:

1. Address is same: if your existing licence address is same as present address, apply at same RTO in Maharashtra .
2. Change in address
   1. Within city: Apply at same RTO and add present address
   2. Different city: if you have shifted from different city  which comes under different RTO, you have to apply at new RTO with changed present address.
   3. Shift from other state: if you have shifted from city of different state to Maharashtra , apply for change address to the new present address of new RTO in Maharashtra .

Backlog process for driving licence renewal

You can renew driving licence online through parivahan website. For applying  online for DL renewal in Maharashtra , you need to have your licence details in the digitalized data of parivahan . If you have an old or paper driving licence, you may not find your details in digital data. You can still check your existing licence details on the parivahan website. If you do not find your data in the central repository system of parivahan , you should apply for backlog entry at parent RTO

After this backlog entry process, you can apply online for a renewal of driving licence in Maharashtra .

How much time you have for DL renewal in Maharashtra ?

1. You can renew driving license within one year before its validity expires.
2. After expiry, there is a 30-day grace period for renewal, for which you don’t have to pay a late fine.
3. If you renew after the grace period, there will be a late fine of 1000 Rs per annum for the renewal of driving licence
4. After one year of expiry, you need to take a driving re-test for renewal.
5. You can not apply for renewal after 5 years of license expiry. It needs to apply for new driving licence after 5 years.

Documents required for Maharashtra Driving licence renewal

Here is the list of documents required for Maharashtra Driving Licence Renewal:

• Original expired driving licence.
• Recent passport size photograph.
• Proof of address (like Aadhaar card, voter ID card, Pan Card, etc.)
• For above the age of 40 years, he/she must provide a medical certificate i.e  Form 1A.

Driving licence renewal fees in Maharashtra

The candidate has to pay some amount in Maharashtra for the renewal of their driving licence. Here is the driving licence renewal fees Mumbai/ Maharashtra

Renewal Service	Fees
Renewal of a driving licence	Rs. 416
if applied after the grace period)	Rs. 416 + 1000 (Penalty)
Change of address	Rs 200/-
Driving Re-test	Rs 50/-

How to apply driving licence renewal Maharashtra?

Here is the procedure for Maharashtra Driving Licence Renewal Online:

1. Visit the official website of the Parivahan Govt.
2. Select the option ‘Driving Licence Related Services’.
3. Select ‘Apply for DL Renewal’
4. Select the state (Maharashtra). And click on ‘continue’.
5. You have to fill in details asked like driving licence number, birth date and category of the driving licence number.
6. View your driving license details
7. Upload necessary documents
8. Payment of DL renewal fees
9. Print acknowledgment receipt

After online submission, there is no need to visit at RTO in Maharashtra.

Validity of the renewed DL in Maharashtra

1. Driving licence is valid for 20 years from date of issue or till the person turns 40 whichever is earlier
2. After 40 years of age, it will be issued for 10 years and then 5 years subsequently.

But as per age category, the validity varies as per given below table:

Applicant age(On issue date)	DL Validity
<30 years	till attain 40 years
>=30 and <50	10 years
>=50 and <55	till attain 60 years
>=55	5 years

How to check the renewal status of the driving licence in Maharashtra?

Here is how to check the renewal status of the driving licence in Maharashtra.

• Visit the official site of the driving licence.
• Select ‘Driving Licence Related Services’. While selecting the state, opt for Maharashtra.
• You will be asked to fill in the details such as driving licence number, birth date.
• Click on submit.
• The status of renewal of your driving licence will appear on your screen.

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FAQs

How long does it take to get a renewed licence in Maharashtra?

After verification, your renewed licence will be delivered to your registered address within 10-15 working days.

Can I renew my driving license after it has expired for more than a year?

You can renew your Maharashtra driving license after it expires, even if it’s been over a year. But you need to pay fine if you don’t renew within 30 days of the expiration date

What are the penalties for the expired license?

Driving without a valid licence carries a penalty of ₹5,000 fine, For the commercial vehicles, you can expect ₹10,000. For fitness certificate for goods vehicles, the fine will be ₹2,000-5,000.

How do I renew my expired driving?

To renew your expired driving license follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Parivahan Govt.
2. Select the option ‘Driving Licence Related Services’.
3. Select ‘Apply for DL Renewal’
4. Select the state (Maharashtra). And click on ‘continue’.
5. You have to fill in details asked like driving licence number, birth date and category of the driving licence number.
6. View your driving license details
7. Upload necessary documents
8. Payment of DL renewal fees
9. Print acknowledgment receipt

After online submission, there is no need to visit at RTO in Maharashtra.