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Driving License Renewal: To obtain it, people have to pass the driving test. The driving license has a certain validity after which it has to be renewed. If the driving license is not renewed on time, you may have to pay a fine. The license may also be cancelled if it is not renewed for a long time. Let us know how to renew the driving license?

Driving License Renewal: A  Driving License is mandatory to drive a motor vehicle in India. It allows any person to drive legally. At the same time, under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in India, if you drive without a driving license, then it is a legal offence. The validity of a driving license is limited, and it is necessary to renew it on time. If you do not get your driving license renewed before its validity expires, then you may face fines and other legal problems.

Let us know how many days you can drive on the driving license after it expires, and what is the process of renewing it online (Driving License Renewal Process)?

You can renew your driving license both online and offline.

Online DL Renewal Process

Visit Parivahan Seva Website: First of all, you have to visit the official website of Parivahan Seva (https://parivahan.gov.in/).

Select Online Services: Click on the “Apply Online” option and select “Driving Licence Related Services”.

Select State: Select your state from the drop-down list.

Select Driving License Services: Click on “Services on Driving Licence” or “Driver Licence Services (Renewal/Duplicate/AEDL/Other)” from the “Driving License” menu.

Apply for DL Renewal: Click on “DL Renewal Application”.

Read Instructions: The instruction page will open in front of you, read it and click on “Continue”.

Fill in the details: Fill in the required details like driving license number, date of birth, category of driving license holder, state and RTO.

Confirm and Proceed: Select “Proceed” and confirm your driving license details.

Upload documents and pay fee: Upload the required documents and pay the prescribed fee.

Print the receipt: Take a print of the acknowledgement receipt and keep it safe for future reference.

Offline DL Renewal Process (Example Haryana)

Visit RTO Office: Visit your local RTO office.

Fill DL Renewal Form: Collect the application form for DL renewal (Form 2) and fill it.

Submit Documents: Submit the filled form and copies of required documents to the authorities.

Pay Fee: Pay the prescribed service fee and get the receipt.

Documents Required

• Original Driving Licence
• Form 9 (Application for Renewal)
• Form 1 (Self-Declaration of Physical Fitness)
• Form 1A (Medical Certificate – Mandatory for age above 40 years or commercial vehicles)
• Passport size photographs (2 or 3)
• Proof of Identity and Address: Self-attested copies of Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC): If applying in another state.
• Driver Refresher Training Certificate: For heavy motor vehicles.

Important points

Validity: The validity of a driving license is usually 20 years or until the holder turns 40, whichever is earlier.

Grace period: After the DL expires, there is a grace period of 30 days in which it can be renewed without penalty.

Penalty: If renewal is done after 30 days, a penalty of up to ₹1500 will have to be paid

License cancellation: If the license is not renewed within a year of the expiry date, it is considered cancelled.

Renewal Fees

General renewal fee: Can be around ₹200-₹400, but it may vary from state to state.

Additional fee for smart card DL: ₹200.

Penalty for late application: Applying after the grace period may attract a penalty of ₹300 and an additional penalty of ₹1000 per year.

Note: This information is general, and it is best to contact your state’s transport department website or RTO office for specific rules and fees.