Driving Licence Renewal Online in 2026: Fees, Forms and Exact Steps

Renewal opens one year before expiry; the licence stays renewable for up to a year after it lapses without a fresh test

Core renewal fee is about ₹200, plus roughly ₹200 for the smart card; a late penalty around ₹1,000 a year kicks in after the 30-day grace window

Drivers aged 40 and above must upload a Form 1A medical certificate; under-40s self-declare fitness on Form 1

You start online on parivahan.gov.in, but most states still need one RTO visit for biometrics unless Aadhaar faceless renewal is live

A proposal to extend licence validity up to age 50 is being studied but has not been finalised