When can I apply for DL renewal?

You can apply from 1 year prior to DL expiry date and up to 1 year after expiry without penalty re-test.

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Renew Driving Licence Online — Sarathi Parivahan Faceless Service

ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस ऑनलाइन रिन्यू करें — सारथी परिवहन फेसलेस सेवा

Official procedure to renew an expired or expiring Driving Licence online without visiting RTO using Aadhaar authentication.

Apply on Official Portal

Application Fee

Rs 200 (Renewal fee) + Rs 200 (Smart card fee). Additional late fee of Rs 300 + Rs 1,000/year if applied after 1 year of expiry

Processing Time

7 to 15 working days (Delivered by Speed Post)

Mode

Both

Validity / Renewal

Lifetime / State Rules

Required Documents Checklist

Expired original Driving Licence number

Medical Certificate (Form 1A) signed by registered medical practitioner (mandatory if age > 40 or transport vehicle)

Proof of present address

Eligibility Criteria

Holders of expired Driving Licence or DL expiring within one year

Source Verification & Official Disclaimer

Digital Dwara aggregates information strictly from official government portals and gazette notifications. Application processing times and fee structures are governed by state public service guarantee acts.

Official Source: https://parivahan.gov.in