Renewing a driving licence is an essential task for all drivers to ensure they remain legally compliant and safe on the roads. As per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, having a valid driving licence is mandatory for every vehicle owners in India. In Vadodara, the process of driving license renewal has been streamlined to make it more convenient and efficient for residents.
Steps to renew a driving licence in Vadodara
Renewing your driving licence is crucial, and it must be completed within 30 days of its expiration to avoid penalties. Below are the steps for renewal:
Online process:
Here are the steps to renew driving licence in Chandigarh online:
- Visit the Parivahan website.
- Navigate to the ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ under the ‘Online Services’ menu on the homepage.
- Select Gujarat from the drop-down menu.
- Click on ‘Apply for DL Renewal’.
- Enter your DL number, birth date and captcha code and click on “Get DL Details”.
- 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.
- After verification, the RTO will dispatch the DL to the registered address.
Offline process:
- Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO).
- Ensure you carry the necessary forms, duly filled out as specified. You can download the forms from the Parivahan portal.
- Submit the filled forms along with the required documents at the RTO.
- Pay the applicable fees and keep the receipt for your records.
- Following verification, the renewed driving licence will be dispatched to your registered address.
Documents required to renew your driving licence in Vadodara
You will need the following documents to renew your driving licence in Vadodara:
- Form No.9
- Recent passport-size photograph (3 copies)
- Original driving licence
- Valid proof of age and residence (self-attested)
- Renewal fees
- Valid medical certificate in form No.1A (if applicant has completed 50 years of age or is applying for renewal of driving licence for a transport vehicle)
- In case of commercial/transport/HMV, a driver refreshing Training Certificate.
How to schedule an appointment online for DL renewal in Vadodara
Follow these steps to schedule an appointment for DL renewal in Vadodara:
- Visit the Parivahan portal.
- Navigate to the ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ under the ‘Online Services’ menu on the homepage.
- Select ‘Gujarat’ 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 Vadodara
- A fee of Rs.50/- with a smart card fee of Rs.200/- is required to be paid, if, application is made within the period.
- For delay, an additional fee of Rs.50/- for every year of such delay is required to be paid.
Grace period for renewal of driving licence in Vadodara
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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