Renew my licence
Renew a driving licence without visiting the RTO, with the late-fee and re-test cliffs shown before you start.
RTO visit: not needed₹200 now · +₹300 after 30 days past expiry · driving test again after 1 year
What you get
e-licence in Documents in ~2 days; card by post in ~10 days; valid 10 years (age 30–50).
Ways to apply
Steps · nirvahan website
- 1Readiness check: Aadhaar linked, photo on record, doctor's note if over 40
- 2Confirm your details
- 3Photo and Form 1A (over 40)
- 4Pay ₹200
RTO visit · not neededFee · ₹200 now · +₹300 after 30 days past expiry · driving test again after 1 year
What you need
- Licence number
- Aadhaar-linked mobile
- Doctor's fitness note (Form 1A) if you're 40 or over
What can block it
- Name or date of birth not matching Aadhaar
- Licence expired more than a year ago → test again
Important to know
- You can renew from 1 year before expiry
- We file Form 9 (and 1A) for you, you never see them
Fees
₹200 now · +₹300 after 30 days past expiry · driving test again after 1 year. Indicative: Karnataka schedule where known, otherwise central Motor Vehicles Act.
FAQs
- Do I need to visit the RTO?
- Not with Aadhaar e-KYC. If Aadhaar isn't linked, a slot for biometrics is needed (not in this prototype).
Updated on 29 Aug 2026
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