North India Statesman
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New Delhi: Driving license (DL) is a very important legal document to drive a vehicle in India. Ensuring its regular renewal not only protects you from fine, but also ensures that you are safe and legally driving on the road. If your driving license is going to expire or is done, you can easily renew it through online or offline process.
Why get a driving license renewed?
legal requirement: According to the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, driving without a valid driving license is illegal.
Prevention of fine: Driving with an expired DL may be fined heavy.
Insurance claim: In the event of an accident, the insurance company may refuse to give the claim if not valid DL is not valid.
proof of identification: DL is also accepted as an important identity card.
Driving license validity and renewal time:
The validity of DL issued for private vehicles is usually up to the age of 20 years or 40 years of license holder (whichever is earlier). Subsequently, it has to be renewed, whose validity is usually up to 10 years. (These age and rules may vary slightly according to the state). You can apply for renewal a year before the license’s expiry date or within 30 days of expiry. Late fee may apply after 30 days of grace period.
Renewation process:
1. Online process (through Parivahan portal):
This is the most convenient method.
Go to the portal: First of all, visit the Parivahan Sewa (Parivahan.gov.in) or Sarathi Parivahan (Sarath.Parivahan.gov.in) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Choose service: Click on Online Services and select the option of “Driving License Related Services”.
select State: Choose the state from which your DL has been released.
Apply: Click Apply For Dl Renewal (Apply for DL Renewing).
Fill the details: Enter your current driving license number, date of birth and captcha code.
Upload documents: You will need to upload your DL scanned copy, passport size photos, address proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.), identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.) and form 1A (if you are over 40 years of age).
fee payment: Pay the required fee (usually ₹ 200-₹ 300, can vary according to the state) from online mode (debit card, credit card, UPI).
Book appointments: In some states, it may be necessary to book a slot to go to RTO for biometrics (photo, thumb impression).
Confirmation: After submitting the application, get an application reference number and take a print. Renewed DL is usually sent by post to your registered address in a few days.
2. Offline process (RTO office):
Get the form: Get DL Renewal Form (Form 2 or Form 9) from your local RTO office or download from Parivahan Sewa website.
Fill the form: Fill the form carefully and fill the required information like DL number, name, address etc.
Submit the document: With the filled form, submit the original copy and photocopy, identity proof, address of the address, recent photos of passport size and Form 1A (if applied). If you are renewing DL from another state, you may need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the original RTO.
Payment of fees: Pay the renewal fee at the RTO counter and get the receipt.
Document verification: RTO officers will verify your documents.
Get License: After verification, you will receive your renewed driving license from RTO or it will be posted at your address.
Necessary documents (generally):
Application Form (Form 2 or Form 9)
The original copy and photocopy of the existing (expiry) driving license.
2-4 photos of recent passport size.
Address proof (eg Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, electricity/water bill).
Age proof (eg Aadhaar card, PAN card, birth certificate, school leaving certificate).
Form 1 (Self-declaration of physical fitness)
Form 1A (Medical certificate if the age is more than 40 years).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) (if renewed from another state).
renewal fees:
Driving license renewal fee may vary according to the state, but usually it varies between ₹ 200 to ₹ 300. If you renew after the grace period (30 days), the additional delay fee may apply. Additional fees may also be charged for smart card DL.
