Only valid driving licence holders are allowed drive or ride their vehicles as per the Motor Vehicles Act. As such, you must renew your DL in time to avoid traffic violations. This article will help you understand how to renew your driving licence in detail.
Steps to renew a driving licence in Assam
Renewal of your licence has to be done within 30 days of expiry of your permanent driving licence to avoid any penalty. Here are the steps to renew:
Offline process
Here are the steps to renew the DL in Assam offline:
- Visit the nearest RTO.
- Carry the duly filled forms as mentioned above. You can download them on the Parivahan portal.
- Submit the forms along with the required documents.
- Pay the fees and retain the receipt.
- After verification, the driving licence will be sent to the registered address.
Online
Here are the steps to renew driving licence in Assam online:
- Visit the Parivahan website.
- Navigate to the ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ under the ‘Online Services’ menu on the homepage.
- Enter the state from the drop-down menu where the licence is registered.
- Click on ‘Apply for DL Renewal’.
- Enter details such as the date of birth, driving licence number, and captcha code.
- Select ‘Get DL Details’ and choose the licence category, RTO, and state.
- Select ‘Proceed’ and choose the ‘DL Renewal’ option.
- Submit the online form along with the relevant documents and download the receipt.
- Visit your nearest RTO and submit the relevant documents. After verification, the DL will be sent to the registered address.
Documents required to renew your driving licence in Assam
You will need the following documents to renew your driving licence in Assam:
- Application in Schedule III
- Rs. 100 for fees and penalty if any as prescribed in Rule-32
- 2 copies of recent passport size photograph
- Proof of age and residence
- Medical Certificate in Schedule II
- In case of commercial/transport/HMV, a driver refreshing Training Certificate.
How to schedule an appointment online for driving licence renewal in Assam
Follow these steps to schedule an appointment for DL renewal in Assam:
- Visit the Parivahan portal and select ‘Assam’ from the list of states in the dropdown menu.
- Choose ‘Slot Booking’ under the ‘Appointments’ section.
- Select ‘LL/DL Service Slot Booking’.
- Enter your date of birth, application number, and other details as mentioned.
- Enter the captcha code as provided on your screen and click on ‘Submit’
- Choose an appointment slot. You need to visit the RTO as per the chosen slot.
Driving licence renewal fees in Assam
Particulars |
Fees (in Rs.) |
Renewal of Driving Licence (Renewal Fee + Smart Card) |
400 (200 + 200) |
Renewal of Driving Licence after grace period (Renewal Fee + Smart Card) |
500 (300 + 200) |
Additional fee for delay in renewal each year |
1,000 |
Grace period for renewal of driving licence in Assam
A grace period of 30 days is granted for renewal of driving licence. Within this period, the applicant won’t have to pay any additional fee while applying for renewal. After the grace period, the applicant will have to pay an additional fee (mentioned above) while renewing their DL.
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