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Driving Licence Renewal
Renewing your driving licence when it is about to expire or has expired. Most of the process can be done online on the Sarathi portal.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Renewal of driving licence | ₹200 |
| Smart card licence (extra) | ₹200 |
| Late renewal, after the grace period | ₹300 plus ₹1,000 for each year or part year of delay |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose your state
- Select Services on Driving Licence and enter your licence number and date of birth
- Choose DL Renewal and fill the form
- Upload Form 1A (if 40+), photo and signature
- Pay the fee online
- Visit the RTO only if your state asks for biometrics or a test
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | transport.delhi.gov.inAfter grace period: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay + ₹200 smart card |
| Maharashtra | ₹416Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inLate renewal adds ₹1,000 per year after expiry |
| West Bengal | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)To confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹500To confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inIncludes state service charge; late fee extra |
| Karnataka | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)To confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load |
| Telangana | ₹700 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card + ₹300 service charge)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | transport.telangana.gov.inAfter grace period ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay |
| Gujarat | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)To confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inLate: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year after grace period |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹200 renewal + ₹200 smart cardTo confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAfter grace period: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay; UP transport site blocked our checker |
| Bihar | ₹200 renewal; ₹200 more for a smart cardTo confirm Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAfter grace period: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay |
| Rajasthan | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAfter grace period: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹474 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card + ₹74 web portal)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inLate: ₹1,574 in the first year, rising ₹1,000 each year; retest after 5 years |
| Haryana | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after approval | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAfter grace period: ₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay |
Good to know
- You can apply up to 1 year before expiry, or within 1 year after expiry.
- If you apply more than 1 year after expiry, you may have to pass the driving test again.
- States may add small service charges on top of the central fee.
Common questions
Can I drive with an expired licence?
No. Once it expires you should not drive until it is renewed, and late fees apply after the grace period.
Is a medical certificate needed for renewal?
Yes, Form 1A from a registered medical practitioner is needed if you are 40 or older, and for transport vehicle licences.
Can I renew my licence from another state?
Yes, you can apply at the RTO where you now live and update your address during renewal.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Driving licence renew kaise kare?
sarathi.parivahan.gov.in par apply karein. Steps: Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose your state; Select Services on Driving Licence and enter your licence number and date of birth; Choose DL Renewal and fill the form; Upload Form 1A (if 40+), photo and signature.
Driving licence renewal banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Driving licence renewal ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card); Uttar Pradesh: ₹200 renewal + ₹200 smart card; Bihar: ₹200 renewal; ₹200 more for a smart card; Rajasthan: ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card); Madhya Pradesh: ₹474 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card + ₹74 web portal); Haryana: ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card).
Driving licence renewal ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Existing driving licence; Form 9 application (filled online); Form 1A medical certificate from a registered doctor if you are 40 or older; Recent passport size photo and signature; Proof of address if it has changed.
Driving licence renewal kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Varies by RTO; new card is sent after approval.