{"id":4625,"date":"2025-12-08T14:57:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=4625"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:38:38","slug":"is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Is driving test required for renewal of licence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your driving licence is nearing expiry or has already lapsed, you might be unsure about the updated RTO rules, eligibility, documents, or the need for a test. This article addresses the common confusion many drivers face and answers the key question: <em>\u201cIs a driving test required for renewal of licence in India?\u201d<\/em> Read on to understand the step-by-step process for renewing your driving licence, both online and offline, along with important timelines and exceptions to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e7959752c31\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Is_driving_test_required_for_renewal_of_licence\" title=\"Is driving test required for renewal of licence\">Is driving test required for renewal of licence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Why_it_is_required_to_renew_your_driving_licence\" title=\"Why it is required to renew your driving licence\">Why it is required to renew your driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Online_procedure_for_the_renewal_of_driving_licence\" title=\"Online procedure for the renewal of driving licence\">Online procedure for the renewal of driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#What_is_driving_licence_renewal_form\" title=\"What is driving licence renewal form\">What is driving licence renewal form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Types_of_driving_licences_and_their_validity_in_India\" title=\"Types of driving licences and their validity in India\">Types of driving licences and their validity in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Documents_required_for_the_renewal_of_driving_licence\" title=\"Documents required for the renewal of driving licence\">Documents required for the renewal of driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#Driving_test_requirement_summary_for_licence_renewal\" title=\"Driving test requirement summary for licence renewal\">Driving test requirement summary for licence renewal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#What_is_the_validity_of_driving_licence_after_renewal\" title=\"What is the validity of driving licence after renewal\">What is the validity of driving licence after renewal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/is-driving-test-required-for-renewal-of-licence\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_driving_test_required_for_renewal_of_licence\"><\/span>Is driving test required for renewal of licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A person will have to retake the test if he applies for renewal of driving license after one year from the date of expiry of their old driving license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you apply for<a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/driving-licence-renewal-after-60-years-of-age\/\"> renewal of driving licence<\/a>, the expiry date of which is less than one year old, driving test is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_is_required_to_renew_your_driving_licence\"><\/span>Why it is required to renew your driving licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering why you need to renew your DL, look further :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 requires all motor vehicle drivers to have a valid driving licence. A driving licence is recognized as legal proof that allows you to drive on public roads. It also indicates that you are well versed in traffic rules and regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, no one can drive in India without a valid DL. It is a serious offence punishable by a fine of Rs. 500 and\/or imprisonment for up to 3 months. A permanent driving licence is valid for 20 years or until the driver reaches the age of 50, whichever comes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An expired driving licence is only valid for one month or 30 days after which it can be renewed for a fee. If the expired licence is not renewed within 5 years of its expiration date, you will be required to get a new driving licence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_procedure_for_the_renewal_of_driving_licence\"><\/span>Online procedure for the renewal of driving licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must submit completed\u00a0driving licence renewal\u00a0form along with supporting  documents to the regional transport office in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the step-by-step procedure by which you can renew your driving licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Click on this link&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/<\/a>to visit the official website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;driving license related services&#8221; from the list of online services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u2018Services on DL (Renewal\/Duplicate\/Others) services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go through the information and then click on the &#8220;Continue&#8221; for further procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then you need to fill out the details like Driving Licence Number and Date of birth and get the DL Details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click on the proceed button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>After completing the form, you must go to the RTO to have the documents verified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the documents are confirmed, you will receive your&nbsp;driving license renewal the same day or within 15 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In this process, you do not need any type of\u00a0driving licence test\u00a0for the renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-transport vehicle driving licenses are renewed for five years, while transport vehicle driving licenses are renewed for three years. The\u00a0renewal of a driving licence\u00a0normally takes 20 days after the application is submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_driving_licence_renewal_form\"><\/span>What is driving licence renewal form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/megtransport.gov.in\/pdf\/form9.pdf\"><strong>Form 9<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>is a driving licence renewal form that a vehicle owner must fill out and submit to the RTO in order to update or renew his driving licence. This KYC document assists regional transportation office personnel in understanding the specifics of the car owner\u2019s current driving licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>A driving licence renewal form can be obtained online or via your local RTO office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A driving licence form is a document in which you must fill out basic information about yourself and your driving licence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To renew your driving licence, you must submit the driving licence form together with some documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/01\/11\/documents-required-for-driving-license-in-delhi\/\">Documents Required for Driving License in Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_driving_licences_and_their_validity_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Types of driving licences and their validity in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving deeper into the DL renewal process, it\u2019s important to understand the two main types of driving licences in India and their respective validity periods. The renewal timelines differ based on the category of the licence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Licence Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Initial Validity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Renewal Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-Transport<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>20 years or until the age of 50*<\/td><td>Every 5 years after age 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transport<\/strong><\/td><td>3 years<\/td><td>Every 3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_the_renewal_of_driving_licence\"><\/span>Documents required for the renewal of driving licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents required for driving licence renewal are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Completed form for renewing a driving licence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form 1-A medical certificate form that you must complete, as well as Form 1 (the application cum declaration of your physical fitness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent driving licence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents proving age and address, such as a passport, a pan card, an electricity bill, a phone bill, a leasing agreement, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs of the applicant in passport size are required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you alter the address on your driving licence, you must do it within one month. This can be done at the RTO office where your original driver\u2019s licence was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_test_requirement_summary_for_licence_renewal\"><\/span><strong>Driving test requirement summary for licence renewal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scenario<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Test Required?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Licence expired within 1 year<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c <strong>No<\/strong><\/td><td>Can be renewed without a test if all documents are in order.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Licence expired more than 1 year<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td><td>Driving test is mandatory as per RTO rules.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Licence expired more than 5 years<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 <strong>Yes (New Licence)<\/strong><\/td><td>Renewal not allowed. You must apply for a fresh licence with full test.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_validity_of_driving_licence_after_renewal\"><\/span>What is the validity of driving licence after renewal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A permanent driving licence is valid for 20 years, or till the driving license holder  reaches the age of 50. Those whose licence has already expired have a grace period of 30 days to renew without penalty. If you renew your licence after 30 days, you will be charged the appropriate penalty. Those who do not renew their licence within 5 years of its expiration date will be required to apply for a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>1. How will I get my renewed driving licence?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The applicant\u2019s renewed DL will be sent to the residential address via post.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>2. Can I change my address while renewing the driving licence? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you can change the address while renewing the driving licence.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>3. What documents are needed for DL renewal? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Following are the documents required for DL renewal :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Original driving licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current address proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport size photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>4. What happens if my driving licence has expired for more than one year? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If your driving licence has been expired more than 1 year before, still you can renew it.  However, there will be re-test. Also there will be late fine of Rs. 1000 per year from the date of expiry. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>5. How often do I need to renew my non-transport and transport licences? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Non transport driving licence is renewed for normally 5 years. Transport driving licence renewal is done for 3 years. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>6. Is the driving test for renewal the same as the test for a new licence? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>There will be two types of test when you apply for new driving licence :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Computer based multiple choice test on traffic rules &amp; regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving skill test on test track <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are renewing your DL which got expired more than 1 year before , there will driving test only.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>7. What is the procedure for renewing a driving licence that expired more than 5 years ago? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If driving licence expired more than 5 years ago, then the applicant needs to apply for a new licence. there will test also. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>8. Are there any fees involved in the driving licence renewal process? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The RTO fees for driving licence renewal is Rs. 400 .<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"1. 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How often do I need to renew my non-transport and transport licences? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Non transport driving licence is renewed for normally 5 years. Transport driving licence renewal is done for 3 years. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"6. Is the driving test for renewal the same as the test for a new licence? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>There will be two types of test when you apply for new driving licence :<\/p><ul><li>Computer based multiple choice test on traffic rules &amp; regulations<\/li><li>Driving skill test on test track <\/li><\/ul><p>If you are renewing your DL which got expired more than 1 year before , there will driving test only.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"7. 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