Renewing Driving Licence in Uttar Pradesh

• Go to the Official Parivahan Website 

• On the homepage, pick Uttar Pradesh from the drop-down menu. This will take you to the website of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department 

• Select "Apply for DL Renewal"

• Enter your birthdate, driver's license number, and any other required data 

• Upload the necessary files 

• Finish the payment procedure using safe online methods such as UPI, net banking, or debit/credit cards 

• Make an Appointment (If Relevant) 

• You will get an acknowledgement receipt with a reference number once you have finished the procedures 

• Your renewed driver's license will be mailed to your registered address after it has been verified and approved. 

Offline Process 

• Go to the RTO closest to you 

• Get the Driving License Renewal Form (Form 2) from the RTO's designated counter. As an alternative, get the form from the Parivahan website and bring a filled-out copy 

• Fill out the application form completely 

• Include the Necessary Files 

• Proceed to the RTO's payment counter and make the required renewal payment. As evidence of payment, please attach the receipt to your application 

• Fill out the application and bring the necessary paperwork to the RTO's designated counter 

• At the RTO, finish the biometric verification 

• Your renewed driver's license will be issued once it has been verified and processed. You might get it by mail or the same day. 

Documents Required for Renewal of Driving Licence in Uttar Pradesh 

Here is the list of documents to be submitted for renewal of driving licence in Uttar Pradesh: 

• Please provide a scanned copy of your current driver's license to confirm your current information and eligibility for renewal 

• To renew your driver's license, complete Form 2 

• Provide a legitimate form of identity, such as a passport, voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, or another form of official identification 

• Give a recent document that demonstrates your current address, such as an electricity or water bill, a bank statement, or your Aadhaar card (if it displays the current address) 

• Send in two to three recent passport-sized photos that show your face clearly against a white backdrop 

• Certificate of Health (If Relevant) 

Fee Structure for Renewal of Driving Licence in Uttar Pradesh 

The fees for renewing your driving licence in Uttar Pradesh are as follows.

How to Schedule an Appointment for DL Renewal in Uttar Pradesh 

To schedule an appointment for DL renewal in Uttar Pradesh, you must follow the steps given below: 

• Go to the Parivahan Portal 

• Select Uttar Pradesh as your state 

• Select Driving License Related Services 

• Enter your birthdate and driver's license number 

• For biometric data collection or other necessary services, choose Book Appointment 

• Decide on a time that works for your appointment at the assigned RTO office. 

How to Check the Status of Driving Licence Renewal in Uttar Pradesh 

After applying for your DL renewal, you can instantly check the status of your application via the Parivahan portal: 

• Go to the official Parivahan website 

• Select Driving License Related Services 

• Choose Track Application Status 

• Enter your application or DL number 

• Check the progress of your request to renew your driver's license. 

Grace Period for Renewing a Driving License in Uttar Pradesh 

Here is the grace period for renewing a driving licence in UP: 

• Up to one month before your licence expiration date, you may apply for renewal 

• If you apply for renewal after the expiration date, it will be processed on the same day it is received 

• If you renew after the expiration date, you will be assessed a ₹300 late fee each month, or a portion of it 

• If the renewal application is more than 5 years late, you will have to fulfill all the processes for acquiring a new license, which include: 

1. Passing the driving exam 

2. Submitting more documents 

3. Complete additional formal processes. 

Validity of an Uttar Pradesh Driving Licence 

In Uttar Pradesh, the kind of vehicle determines whether a driver's licence is valid: 

• The licence for private vehicle owners (cars, motorbikes) is good for 20 years or until the owner becomes 50, whichever comes first 

• The licence is good for three to five years for drivers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. 

Following the licence's expiration, commercial drivers are required to: 

• Make a renewal application 

• They can occasionally have to repeat the driving test or go through more medical examinations. 

Renewing the licence before it expires is essential to prevent: 

• Penalties or legal ramifications for operating a vehicle with an expired licence. 

Uttar Pradesh Helpline for Renewing a Driving Licence 

You can visit the Parivahan website and use their grievance redressal service to make a complaint if you have any problems renewing your driver's licence in Uttar Pradesh. You can get in touch with them directly via phone or email if you need more assistance. 

• Email: Helpdesk-sarathi@gov.in 

• Phone Number: 0120-4925505 (open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)