How to Renew Driving Licence in Mumbai

Yes, if you have a smart‑card driving licence and apply within one year of expiry, you can renew online via the Parivahan portal without visiting the RTO.  

Upload documents, fill Form 1 or Form 1A (if you’re over 40), pay fees, and if no inspection is needed, your renewed licence will be posted to your address.  

Offline Driving Licence Renewal Steps

If your licence is the old paper booklet type, or you apply after one year of expiry, you must visit the RTO. 

Offline steps include: 

1. Visiting the original Mumbai RTO and filling out Forms 9, 1/1A. 

1. Submitting your expired licence, proof of identity and address (e.g. Aadhaar, PAN), photos, and fees. 

1. You may also submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the issuing RTO if moving states. 

1. The RTO verifies the documents, and once approved, issues the renewed smart‑card licence by post. 

Documents you will Need for Driving Licence Renewal 

Prepare these documents before applying: 

1. Expired (or soon‑to‑expire) driving licence 

1. Form 9 (DL renewal application) 

1. Form 1 (self‑declaration of fitness), or Form 1A (medical certificate) if aged 40 or above 

1. Two passport‑size photographs 

1. Proof of age and address (Aadhaar, PAN, utility bill, etc.) 

1. If changing address across states, a NOC from the previous RTO is needed 

1. Renewal fee receipt and appointment acknowledgment if applicable 

Fee Structure for Applying Driving Licence Renewal 

Fee structure in Mumbai: 

These apply both for online and offline applications. 

Online Driving Licence Renewal Steps   

1. Visit the Parivahan website 

1. Click on ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ 

1. Select 'Maharashtra' 

1. Click ‘Apply for DL Renewal’, fill licence number and DOB, fetch your licence details. 

1. Upload forms, photos, and Form 1/1A if needed. 

1. Pay Rs.416 online; book RTO slot only if prompted. 

1. Download the receipt and track status using application number and DOB. 

1. Once approved, your licence is printed and sent by speed post. 

How to book an appointment (if required) 

If Parivahan flags your case, you’ll need to: 

1. Log into the portal, select ‘LL/DL Service Slot Booking’. 

1. Enter your application number, DOB and captcha. 

1. Choose a convenient date and time at your local Mumbai RTO. 

1. Download the appointment slip and take it with all original documents and receipt. 

How long does renewal take? 

Most online applications take around 3 weeks before entering the "approved" status. Physical card printing and delivery via speed post may take another week. Overall, expect about a month from application to receipt.  

Offline submissions vary at the RTO, document submission may take minutes, but official processing may take a few days to weeks depending on workload. 

Medical fitness requirements 

Applicants aged 40 or above must submit Form 1A, signed by a government‑recognised doctor authorised by the State Government. Some RTOs have doctors near premises to assist.  

Those under 40 can self‑declare via Form 1.