Has your driving licence expired, or is it about to expire? Don’t wait ! renew it today. You need to apply for driving licence renewal at the RTO of your jurisdiction. Driving with expired licence can lead to hefty fine. So, you should renew your driving licence as early as possible. The blog will explain the process for renewal of driving licence after expiry. It also covers the documents and the fees required for renewal in detail.
Renewal of driving licence after expiry
A driving licence can be renewed before or after its expiry. You need to apply for DL renewal through the official ‘Parivahan’ portal. The renewal process is not completely online in all states. If the contactless service is unavailable, you need to visit the RTO office after the online application. You will receive your renewed driving licence in 25-30 days.
Address change while renewing driving licence
If your address has changed, you can update it on your driving licence when you renew it. You can choose the option address change in DL + driving licence renewal and pay the respective fees to get a new driving licence with an updated address. Following can be scenarios during address change on DL:
- Address is same: if your existing licence address is same as present address, apply at same RTO.
- Change in address
- Within city: Apply at same RTO and add present address
- Different city: if the city comes under different RTO, you have to apply at respective RTO with new present address
- To other state: You have to apply at RTO of new state with existing driving license details and change address to the new address
Backlog process for driving licence renewal
The DL renewal application process is online through Parivahan portal. That’s why it is necessary to have your licence details in Parivahan’s digital database.
If you have an old or paper driving licence, you may not find your details on parivahan portal. In such case you should apply for backlog entry of DL data at th parent RTO.
You need to visit the parent RTO for the backlog entry process. Once your licence details get digitalized, you can apply online for driving licence renewal.
How much time you have for DL renewal
- You can renew driving license within one year before its validity expires
- After expiry, there is a 30 days grace period for renewal without late fine
- If you renew after the grace period, there will be a late fine of 1000 Rs per year for the renewal of driving licence
- After one year of expiry, you need to take driving test for renewal
- You can not apply for renewal after 5 years of license expiry. You need to apply for new driving licence after 5 years
Documents required for DL renewal Online
Following are the documents required to renew driving licence:
- Original expired driving license.
- Passport-size photographs and signature in digital form
- Current address proof
- Medical certificate- Form 1A filled and signed by a certified medical practitioner MBBS (If you are above the age of 40 years)
List of acceptable documents for proof of address
- Passport
- Voter Id
- Aadhar card with DOB
- Employment certificate
Specifications for uploading photographs and signature
- Photo should be minimum 35 mm×45 mm i.e. 420×525 pixels
- Signature should be minimum 35 mm×11mm i.e. 256×64 pixels
- File size should be between 10-20 Kb in jpg/jpeg format
Fees for driving licence renewal
| Service | Fees |
| Driving licence renewal | Rs. 200 |
| Driving licence renewal after grace period | Rs. 300 |
| Change of address | Rs. 200 |
| Driving Re-test | Rs. 50 |
RTO may charge you service/postal charges, SMS charges, so the total amount of fees for driving licence renewal varies from RTO to RTO.
How to renew driving licence online
Follow the given steps for renewal of driving licence after expiry :
- Visit the official website Parivahan
- Select your state of residence
- Select ‘ DL related service’
- Click on ‘Apply for DL renewal’
- Enter your driving license details, date of birth, etc and click on ‘proceed’
- Check the box ‘Renewal of DL’ , then click ‘proceed’
- If you want to change then click on ‘update’. Next, fill in the captcha and submit it
- Upload the required documents required for driving licence renewal online
- Upload your photo and signature and then click proceed to payment of fees
- After successful payment print the receipt and click next
- Submit the form
- Receive your renewed DL on postal address
You may need to visit RTO where contactless (eKYC) service is unavailable. Follow the given steps after submission of online form:
- Book appointment for RTO visit
- Visit to the selected RTO and submit the online filled form and documents
- RTO will verify your application form and documents
- After verification, you will receive your renewed driving license at your address
Validity of driving licence
- Driving licence is valid for 20 years from date of issue or till the person turns 40 whichever is earlier
- After 40 years of age, it will be issued for 10 years and then 5 years subsequently
Depending on age, the validity of DL varies:
| Applicant age( at the time of issue) | DL Validity |
| <30 years | till attain 40 years |
| >=30 and <50 | 10 years |
| >=50 and <55 | till attain 60 years |
| >=55 | 5 years |
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FAQs
Can we renew DL after expiry?
Yes, there is day grace period for renewal of DL after expiry. During this period you don’t need to pay late fine.
What is the earliest I can renew my driving license in India?
In India, as per new MV act, you can renew driving license within one year prior to its expiry.
Is driving test required for renewal of driving licence in India?
If you apply for renewal of driving licence after one year of its expiry date, you will have to take driving retest for DL renewal.
Can I renew my Indian driving license online?
Yes, you can renew your driving licence online, but your visit to the RTO differs according to the city/state where you are applying. It depends that particular RTO provides online facility or not for the renewal process of driving license.
How much does it cost to renew your license in India?
You need to pay Rs 200 to renew your driving licence in India.
What is the fine for an expired driving licence in India?
Driving with an expired driving licence in India is considered a serious offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. You may have to pay fine upto Rs 5000 for expired DL.
When should I apply for the renewal of my driving licence?
You should apply for renewal within 30 days before or after the licence expiry date. After 30 days grace period, a late fee is applicable.
Do I need a medical certificate for DL renewal?
A medical certificate (Form 1A) is mandatory if you are above 40 years of age or for DL renewal of a transport/commercial licence.
Will I get a new smart card after DL renewal?
Yes, you will get a smart card driving licence upon renewal with updated details and validity.
My driving licence expired 8 years ago, can I still renew it?
If your driving licence expired 8 years ago, you can’t directly renew it.As per RTO rules,It needs to apply for new driving licence after 5 years.
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