Driving without a valid Driving License is an offence in India. This makes it necessary to renew the Driving License before its expiry date. A permanent Driving License (DL) is valid for 20 years or till the age of 50.
For renewing or updating a Driving License, the holder needs to visit the nearest RegionalTransport Office (RTO). The grace period for renewing a DL is 30 days, within which one should complete the formalities. If the expiry date of the license was 5 years before the application date, the holder may be asked to apply for afresh license.
A Driving LicenseHolder should have his current address mentioned on the license. To change the address, one must connect with the RTO office that originally issued the license or at the nearest one.
A change of address must be notified to the RTO within 30 days of moving to a new address. In case the holder is migrating to another state, he must acquire a No ObjectionCertificate (NOC) from the RTO office which originally issued the license.
The required documents are stated below.
As it is mandatory for a driver to carry a valid Driving License, it is important to immediately begin with the process of getting a duplicate license when you lose the original one or if gets stolen.
The required documents are stated below.
If the license is for a commercial, passenger, or goods vehicle it must be renewed after every three years. Medical certificate is required for applicants above the age of 40and for commercial drivers. All duplicate copies of documents submitted must be strictly attested by Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer.
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