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Driving Licence (DL) Renewal Online Guide

Complete procedure to renew your expired Driving Licence via contactless Aadhaar e-KYC. Learn about medical certificate Form 1A, grace periods, and late fee charges.

Official MoRTH Portal (सारथी परिवहन अधिकृत पोर्टल)

Renew Driving Licence Online on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in

Access the official Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) secure portal to submit your renewal application, upload Form 1A medical cert, and pay statutory fees.

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Motor Vehicles Amendment Act Renewal Grace Period:

You can renew your DL up to 1 year before expiry and within 1 year after expiry without retaking the driving test. If renewed after 1 year of expiry, re-test at the RTO track is mandatory.

DL Renewal Visual Guide
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Driving Licence Renewal Visual Guide (Form 1A): MoRTH Sarathi 4.0 DL renewal procedure: online application, doctor Form 1A certification, statutory fee payment, and Speed Post PVC smart card delivery.

Step-by-Step Online Renewal Process (Sarathi 4.0)

1

Go to Sarathi Portal & Select State

Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, choose your state, and click "Apply for DL Renewal".

2

Authenticate via Aadhaar e-KYC

Select Aadhaar authentication for faceless contactless processing. Your current photo and residential address will be verified seamlessly.

3

Upload Form 1A Medical Certificate (If Age > 40)

If you are above 40 years of age or renewing a commercial/transport DL, upload Form 1A signed by a registered MBBS medical practitioner.

4

Pay Government Renewal Fee

Pay the standard fee of ₹200 (+ ₹200 smart card fee) via Net Banking, Debit Card, or UPI.

5

Doorstep Delivery via India Post

Your renewed smart card will be dispatched to your Aadhaar address within 7–15 working days. Track delivery via DL Status Tracking.

Citizen Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

(अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले महत्वपूर्ण सवाल)

Clear answers to common questions regarding Sarathi 4.0 status tracking, Vahan RC verification, and e-Challan settlements.

Visit the official Sarathi portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), select your state, click on "Application Status" in the top bar, enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), complete the captcha, and click Submit. Your current processing stage (Scrutiny, Test, Card Printing, or Postal Dispatch) will be displayed immediately.