If you wish to continue driving your vehicle freely around the roads, you must renew it after expiry. The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 deems it mandatory for everyone to hold a driving license if they desire to drive a car. Besides, the RTO gives you a window of up to a year to opt for renewal.
The good news is that you are most likely not to undergo hassles for renewing your DL. You can now apply for driving license renewal online. It is also worth mentioning that the process is primarily quick and trouble-free. Keep reading to understand the process of renewing your driver's license online.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Renew Driver's License Online
Before we move on to the steps, let us tell you that the validity of a renewed license is typically shorter. Unlike the first-issued license, the renewed license holds a much short validity period. Without further ado, here are all the steps you need to know to renew your driver's license online:
- Step 1: To begin the process, visit the Parivahan Seva website
- Step 2: On the left side of the page, you'll find the option ‘Apply Online'
- Step 3: Under the ‘Apply Online' menu, you'll find a section ‘Driving License Related Services'
- Step 4: After clicking on the option, the website will redirect you to another page. Now, on this page, enter the required credentials
- Step 5: After again redirecting to a new page, you will have to click on apply online and choose ‘Sevices on Driving License'
- Step 6: The next page will outline all the information you need to know to fill your DL renewal application. Make sure to give it a good read before proceeding with the process. Click on ‘Next' after you complete reading.
- Step 7: In this step, you are required to provide your current license number, birth date, pin code, and other such credentials.
- Step 8: You will next come across a set of various license services. From the options, select ‘Renewal.'
- Step 9: After selecting the renewal option, the website will ask you to fill other vehicle-related information
- Step 10: Upload a clear picture and signature on the next page. You must know that this feature is only available in a few states.
- Step 11: If there are changes in your medical certificate, you can book a slot for a new driving test.
- Step 12: After completing all the above steps, the website will reflect an Acknowledgement page. You can cross-check the credentials and view the application ID on this page. Also, you will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number stating all the details.
- Step 13: You have to pay a sum of Rs. 200 to complete the renewal process. You can pay this sum through debit/credit cards or even net banking.
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Thankfully, you no longer have to line up at the RTO office for hours to renew your license. With the RTO offering most of its services online, renewing your driver's license has become a hassle-free process.
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