How to Renew Driving Licence in Assam?

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A driving licence is a mandatory document to be able to drive in India. Your driving licence serves as a ticket to become a certified driver. This document is also essential for claiming the insured amount for a vehicle.

With expiry of this document, one will need to renew the same at the earliest to avoid any hassle. Here, we will discuss in-depth about a renewal of driving licence in Assam.

So, if you are residing in Assam and want to renew your licence, read till the end.

Online Renewal of Driving Licence in Assam

Check the steps below about the online renewal of a driving licence in Assam.

Log on to the official RTO website and choose ‘Online Services’.
On the next page, select state as ‘Assam’ from the drop-down list. After that, choose the nearest RTO from where you want to renew the Assam DL. Next, select ‘Apply Online’ from the left menu.
Now, click on ‘Services on Driving Licence’ from drop-down menu. Then, read all the instructions to submit an application and then click on ‘Continue’. After that, provide all required information like DOB, Driving Licence Number, Category of the Licence Holder, RTO boxes, and Apply to State.
Then, click ‘Proceed’ and confirm all the details mentioned on the next page and hit ‘Continue’. On the next page, select the services which you want to update and ‘Proceed’. Then, choose the ‘Renewal’ option, provide the required information, and press ‘Confirm’.
Now, read each detail carefully before taking a ‘Print’ of an acknowledgement.
Carry this printed copy of acknowledgement to the RTO and submit it on a specified date.

After completion of the verification process, a renewed driving licence in Assam will get delivered via courier.

Online driving licence renewal in Assam is the easiest and the least cumbersome process. One can get it renewed from his/her home and anywhere. Just internet connection and any device (desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile) are required to complete this process.

Individuals lacking such amenities can opt for the offline mode.

Offline Renewal of Driving Licence in Assam

Mentioned below are the steps to follow for offline renewal of driving licence in Assam after it has got expired. Please note that this application method is slower than the online process.

First, reach out to the nearest RTO as per your registered address.
After that, request Form 9 or a renewal application form.
Fill the form carefully and correctly.
Now attach the copies of documents, including expired driving licence, Form 1A and a Medical Certificate (if age is over 40 years), 2 passport-sized photographs with the Application form, address and age proof.
Now, pay the Assam driving licence renewal fees worth ₹200 at the RTO.
After completion of document verification, a renewed licence will get issued.

List of Documents Required to Renew Driving Licence in Assam

Mentioned below are the documents needed for renewal of a driving licence in Assam.

Copy of expired Driving Licence
Application Form 2
Form 1 (Self-declaration prior to physical fitness for non-transport Vehicles) or Form 1A (Medical certificate for transport vehicles only)
Self-attested age and address proof
Renewal fees, as mentioned in the section below

What Is the Fee Structure for Renewal of Driving Licence in Assam?

Here, we have mentioned the detailed fee structure for DL in Assam under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.

Expenses	Amount (₹)
Renewal of Driving Licence	200
Renewal of Driving Licence for which application is made after grace period	300 (A charge at the rate of 1000 for delay of every year in addition or part of it reckoned from the part of expiry of the grace period shall be levied)

Please Note: If an individual issues a smartcard type Driving Licence in Form 7, he/she will need to pay an additional fee of ₹200.

How Long Does It Take to Renew a Driving Licence?

After application of DL renewal, individuals can expect the delivery of a renewed licence within around 20 days. The validity of a renewed DL is for 5 years for a non-commercial vehicle and 3 years for a commercial vehicle.

How to Check Application Status of Driving Licence Renewal in Assam?

Here we have mentioned how you check the status of your driving licence in Assam online.

First, log on to the official Parivahan Sewa portal. Choose ‘Online Services’ and click on ‘Driving Licence Related Services’.
Select ‘Assam’ as your state live from the drop down menu. Now, click on ‘Application Status’ option on the far right.
Provide ‘DOB’, ‘Application Number’, and ‘Captcha’. Finally, click ‘Submit’.

On the next page of the portal, it will be possible to check Assam driving licence renewal application status.

So, in case of an expired DL in Assam, the above information about renewal of a driving licence in Assam will help you out. Make sure to keep these points in mind, as mentioned here, while applying for a renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ Is there any charge incurred to change address or any other particulars during DL renewal?

Yes, a fee of ₹200 gets incurred to change any details like an address.

✓ Can I pay Assam driving licence renewal fees online?

Yes, you can pay the fees online through the Parivahan Sewa website or the Transport Department portal of Assam.

✓ What happens if I fail to renew my licence?

Please note that an expired driving licence is only valid for 1 month only. After that, you will have to renew the same by paying a penalty amount. You will have to apply for a new licence if you fail to renew it within 5 years from the date of expiry.