Driving Licence: If you take a two-wheeler or four-wheeler out on the road, you are required to have a driving licence. Driving without one can result in a fine from the Transport Department. Renewing your driving licence—whether it is about to expire or has already expired—is quite simple. The government allows a 30-day grace period to renew your licence after it expires. In this article, we explain an easy method to renew your driving licence from the comfort of your home.
Follow these steps
Renewing your driving licence online involves a few simple steps. Here is how to go about it:
First, visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport.
Next, click on ‘Application Online’ located on the left side of the homepage.
Then click ‘Services on Driving Licence’ and follow the instructions.
You will need to fill out the application form and upload the required documents. You must also pay the renewal fee online.
Once you complete the process, submit the form. If your online application is in order, the authorities will issue your renewed driving licence within the stipulated timeframe.
Required documents
You will need certain essential documents to renew your driving licence. These include your expired driving licence, a passport-sized photograph, and your Aadhaar card. Keep these documents handy before applying online.
Requirements for those over 40
If you are over 40 years of age, you must fill out ‘Form 1A’ and obtain a medical certificate from a doctor to renew your driving licence. You can download and fill out this form from the official website, parivahan.gov.in. However, if you are under 40 years of age, you will not need to fill out Form 1A.