Driving Licence Renewal in Kanpur

Step 3: Select the state of your residence (Uttar Pradesh). 

Step 4: Click on “DL renewal”. 

Step 5: Read the instructions and click “Continue”. 

Step 6: Provide information regarding your licence and date of birth. 

Step 7: Verify yourself with the CAPTCHA Code. 

Step 8: Select “Get Details” and double-check the information to ensure there aren't any errors. 

Step 9: Click on “Kanpur RTO”. 

Step 10: Choose the “DL renewal” option once again. 

Step 11: Fill the application form and submit it along with the soft copies of the supporting documents. 

Step 12: You will receive your application ID and acknowledgment slip. 

Steps to Apply for Driving Licence Renewal in Kanpur Offline 

It is also possible to renew your driving licence offline. To renew a driving licence offline, follow the easy steps given below: 

Step 1: Visit the RTO Kanpur. 

Step 2: Get the driving licence renewal application form. 

Step 3: Fill out the form and attach the required documents. 

Step 4: Submit the completed application along with the supporting documents to the RTO. 

Step 5: Pay the application fee and get the acknowledgment slip. Your driving licence will be renewed in a few days. 

Documents Required for Driving Licence Renewal in Kanpur 

To renew your driving licence, you will be required to submit some documents along with the application form. They are: 

1. Address Proof 

1. Age Proof 

1. Passport-size photos 

1. Original driving Licence 

1. Self-attested physical fitness proof (Form 1) 

1. Medical certificate in Form 1A (only applicable for commercial driving licence renewal and for applicants over 40 years) 

1. Form 2 (application form) 

Driving Licence Renewal Fees in Kanpur 

A small fee is charged for renewing a driving licence in Kanpur. The fee for driving licence renewal is Rs.200. If you renew your driving licence after the grace period ends, the fee to be paid is Rs.300. The grace period refers to the additional 30 days that an individual gets after the driving licence expires, to submit the renewal application. 

How to Check Driving Licence Renewal Status in Kanpur 

You can easily check the status of your driving licence renewal application. To check the status, follow the steps below: 

Step 1: Visit the official Parivahan portal. 

Step 2: Go to “Online Services” and click on “DL Services” 

Step 3: Select “Uttar Pradesh” once redirected to the “Sarathi” platform. 

Step 4: Navigate to “Application Status” and type in your details and hit “submit” to view the status. 

How to Schedule an Appointment for Driving Licence Renewal Online 

The process to schedule an appointment to renew your driving licence is an easy one. The steps to follow are given below: 

Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Portal (RTO Portal) 

Step 2: Click on “Online Services” and select “DL Services”. 

Step 3: Select “Uttar Pradesh”. 

Step 4: Click on the “Appointments” option. 

Step 5: Select “Slot Booking” and click on “LL and DL Services” 

Step 6: Provide your details and select an appointment slot. 

Validity of Driving Licence in Kanpur 

Here are some of the things you need to know about driving licences and their validity in the city of Kanpur. 

For private vehicles, the validity of a driving licence is 20 years or until the licence holder is 40 years old. On the other hand, a driving licence obtained for commercial vehicles is only valid for 5 years. A driving licence obtained for vehicles that carry hazardous substances has a 3-year validity.