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A person who possesses a driving licence has to renew it after expiry.
The validity of a renewed driving licence depends on the age of the driver. While applying for DL renewal, you can make changes to your driving licence if required, like change in address etc. This process is done at the RTO Ghaziabad.
Change in address while renewing DL
There are four scenarios observed:
Validity of driving licence
The validity of driving license varies as per the applicant age.
Age of the applicant on the date of issue/renewal | Validity |
<30 years | till attains 40 years |
>= 30 and <50 | 10 years |
>=50 and <55 | till attains 60 years |
>=55 | 5 years |
Process
Document Required
List of acceptable documents for proof of address
Specifications for uploading photographs and signature
Forms
FAQ's
1. How can I renew my driving licence in Ghaziabad ?
2. How can I renew my driving licence online in UP Ghaziabad ?
Driving Licence process is not completely online in Ghaziabad. Application process is online. Fees can be deposited online. However to complete the process applicant visit to RTO is mandatory.
After completion of the process at RTO Renewed driving licence in Ghaziabad is dispatched to the applicant's address by post.
3. What happens if I forget to renew my licence?
There is grace period of 1 month after the expiry of driving licence. During grace period there is no late fine.
A driving licence can be renewed within 5 years from the date of its expiry. However there is late fine after grace period expires. But remember that driving with an expired licence is an offence.
4. What is the cost of driving licence in Ghaziabad?
5. Can I change the address in my Driving Licence while applying for renewal?
Yes, you can apply for change of address when you submit the application for renewal of driving licence renewal. Note that you must choose the RTO accordingly if you wish to change the address. You also need to pay additional fees for the change of address in driving licence.
6. My DL has already expired; can I still renew it
Yes, you can. There is a grace period of 30 days after the expiration date of a Driving Licence. If you apply for DL renewal within these 30 days, there will not be any late fine.
DL renewal after the grace period is also possible, but it increases the fees of the procedure. For each year's delay, you have to pay a fine of Rs. 1,000, along with the cost of renewal and smart card.