As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid driving licence is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads. This article will help you understand how to renew your driving licence in detail and stay legally compliant while driving.
Steps to renew a driving licence in Andhra Pradesh
Your driving licence needs to be renewed on or after the expiry of its validity. A driving licence is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till you turn 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier. For a commercial licence, the licence must be renewed after every three years. A grace period of 30 days is granted for renewal of driving licence.
If the licence holder applies for renewal within 5 years from the date of expiry, then a driving test won’t be necessary.
Offline process
Here are the steps to renew the DL in Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh
You will need the following documents to renew your driving licence in Andhra Pradesh:
An application for the renewal of a driving licence must be submitted in Form No. 9 to the Licence authority with jurisdiction over the area where the applicant ordinarily resides or conducts business. Along with the application, the following documents and fees are required:
- Appropriate fee for renewal as specified
- Three copies of the applicant's recent passport-size photographs, if the renewal is made in Form 6.
- The original driving licence
- The medical certificate in Form 1A (if applicable)
How to schedule an appointment online for driving licence renewal in Andhra Pradesh
Follow these steps to schedule an appointment for DL renewal in Andhra Pradesh:
- Visit the Parivahan portal and select ‘Andhra Pradesh’ 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 Andhra Pradesh
Particulars | Fees (in Rs.) |
Renewal of Driving Licence | 200 |
Renewal of a driving licence for which application is made after the grace period | 300Additional fee at the rate of 1000 for delay of each year or part thereof reckoned from the date of expiry of the grace period shall be levied. |
Grace period for renewal of driving licence in Andhra Pradesh
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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