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A driving licence certifies you to drive on roads without facing legal consequences. At the same time, it is also an important document to claim your car insurance. Given its importance, it is essential to renew your driving license if its validity expires. So, read to find out the simple procedures for renewal of driving license in UP.

For renewal of DL in UP, follow the simple step-wise guide mentioned below-

Online Application for Renewal of Driving Licence in UP

Step 1: Visit the official portal of Parivahan Sewa. Select "Online Services" and opt for "Driving Licence Related Services".

Step 2: Select the state as "Uttar Pradesh" from the drop-down list. A page redirects to the official portal of Parivahan Sarathi.

Step 3: Select "Driving Licence" and choose "Services on DL". Once the instruction page appears, go through it and click "Continue".

Step 4: Enter the relevant information such as driving licence number, date of birth, category of driving licence holder. Also, select state and RTO.

Step 5: Confirm the details and choose renewal of driving licence as your required service. Once an acknowledgement slip is generated, take a printout of it.

Offline Application for Renewal of Driving Licence in UP

• Visit your nearest RTO
• Fill in Form 2. You can also download it from the official portal UP RTO.
• Attach the relevant documents and submit them along with the prescribed fee.

Once it is verified, you can receive the renewed driving licence within the least possible time.

Keep the documents ready while applying for driving licence renewal Uttar Pradesh to avoid inconvenience:

• Correctly filled application through Form 9

• Applicants with Non-Transport Vehicles must submit a self-declaration of physical fitness via Form no.1.
• Duly signed Form 1-A is applicable for applicants over 40 years
• Original driving licence which is about to expire
• Your two recent passport-sized photographs
• Self-attested documents such as Aadhaar cards. It will serve as age and address proof of the applicant
• Applicable fees

Usually, the validity of a driving licence is 20 years or till an applicant turns 50 years of age, whichever comes earlier. After its expiry, renew it after every 5 years. It is applicable for private vehicles. Apply for renewal of driving license in UP within one month before its validity expires.

You can check whether your application to renew your driving licence is approved or dispatched online with a few simple steps. Take a look -

Step 1: Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa. Select "Driving Licence Related Services" under the "Online Services" tab.

Step 2: Select "Uttar Pradesh" as a state from the drop-down list. Now opt for "Application Status", available at the right side corner of your screen.

Step 3: Enter your application number and date of birth. Submit it after entering the captcha code.

Alternatively, you can also check the status by accessing the official portal of UP RTO. 

1. Select "Online Services" and click on the "Application Status".
2. You will be redirected to the Parivahan Sathi. Accordingly, perform the remaining steps as mentioned above.

RTO advises applicants to check the status of renewal of DL in UP online after two weeks from the date of application. However, if you cannot view any status regarding your application, visit your nearest RTO.

Before you apply for the renewal of your driving licence, here are some of the crucial guidelines that you need to remember:

• If you apply for renewal after 5 years, be ready to retake a driving test to obtain a new licence.
• If you apply for renewal after 30 days of DL's expiry, pay a nominal charge of ₹30.

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, you may end up paying a hefty fine of ₹5,000 for holding an expired driving licence. Hence, make sure to opt for renewal of driving license in UP and avoid paying a lump sum penalty. Also, keep the guidelines in mind to avoid inconvenience.