RENEWAL OF DRIVING LICENCE

The driving licence is required to be renewed after expiry of its validity. You have to approach to your local zonal office during public dealing hours for the same.

Q1 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF DRIVING LICENCE

For Private Licence:

1. Application in Form No.9.
2. Rs.250 for fees and penalties as applicable.
3. 2 copies of your recent passport size photograph.
4. Original Driving license held.
5. Attested copies of Valid Proof of age and residence.
6. Form No.1 self declaration of physical fitness.

For Commercial License:

1. The above documents as required in Private License
2. Medical Certificate in form No.1A (In case of Commercial category).
3. Driver refreshing Training certificate in case of HMV.
4. In case of Private licence the record is not verified if the particulars seem to be clear on the licence. However for commercial licence the particulars are verified from the issuing authority. The renewal of licence in case of private licence is done on the same day but for commercial licence the renewal is made after verification of the particulars and send by P & T department through speed post.

Note :- All photo copies to be attested by Gazetted Officer or Notary Public.

Q. HOW LONG IS THE DRIVING LICENCE VALID?

Ans. Your licence is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till you turn 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier. However, if your licence is for a commercial, passenger or goods vehicle it must be renewed after every three years.

Q. DO I REQUIRE A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF RENEWAL?

Ans. You require medical certificate if you have commercial licence and also in case the applicant is more than 50 years of age.

Documents required for renewal of Driving Licence

For Private Licence:

1. Application in Form No.9.
2. Rs.250 for fees  and Penalities as Applicable. 
3. 2 copies of your recent passport size photograph.
4. Original driving licence held.
5. Attested Copy of valid Proof of age and residence.
6. form No.1 self declaration of physical fitness

For Commercial Licence:

1. The above documents as required in  Private Licence.
2. Medical Certificate in form No.1-A (In case of Commercial category).
3. Driver refreshing Training certificate in case of HMV.
4. In case of Private licence the record is not verified if the particulars seems to be clear on the licence. However for commercial licence the particulars are verified from the issuing authority. The renewal of licence in case of private licence is done on the same day but for commercial licence the renewal is made after verification of the particulars.