Jammu and Kashmir - Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. Renewal of driving license for the one obtained from another state can be processed with the NOC obtained from home state RTO. (Please check with local RTO whether NOC is required before processing)
   
2. As a first step, get a NOC (No Objection Letter) from the RTO that issued the license initially
   

   (a) Applicant can get the NOC on directly applying in his home town RTO
   

   (b) If it is not possible to go to the issuing RTO physically, send a letter requesting for NOC. Please send it using either India Post's Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or through Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due. You will receive the acknowledgement confirming that the letter has been received by the RTO (that issued the license).
   

3. Retain the following -
   

   (i) Copy of the NOC request letter
   

   (ii) The acknowledgement slip/card that you received via regular post/mail
   

4. Applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to.
   
5. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO contacts: Link for contact
   
6. Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Application forms
   
7. Please make sure you have all the required documents to process the application
   
8. Application Forms No9, No 1 A is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application form
   
9. The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying
   
10. Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
    
11. Present the completed application forms along with required documents in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
    
12. If the driver license renewal authority is satisfied with the application and the documents submitted, the driver license will be renewed.
    

Note : For renewal of home state license, you don’t require the NOC.

Apply online - Jammu and Kashmir Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State Online with Images

1. First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online.
   
2. In order to apply for online, please follow the link : online portal
3. Please select "Online Services" from the menu and click on "Driver License Related Services".
4. You will be taken to a new screen where you have to select “Jammu and Kashmir” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
5. In the next window, please click “Apply online” to select “Services on Driving License” option
   
6. The following screen gives you the general information to apply. Here please hit “Continue” to get the next screen. Here, Please enter / select appropriate option and click “proceed” to get the new page to apply online by filling the prompted details and click “submit” at the bottom of the form to process the application.
   
7. Please take printout of Acknowledgement
   
   

Printing application

1. You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: please follow the link online portal link
   
2. Select “Jammu and Kashmir” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”
   
3. In the next window, please click “Download Forms” to select “Print application form” option
   
4. Please enter your application number in the next window and hit ”Submit” follow the next window to get the printout.
   
   

Appointment

1. You can book appointment with RTO using the following link online appointment link
   
2. Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “services on Driving License” option
   
3. In the new window select appropriate option to process your request to book appointment.
   
   

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Required Documents

1. Application Forms No9, No 1 A is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application forms
   
2. Driving License
   
3. Proof of Age
   
4. Passport size photos-2 copies
   
5. Aadhaar card
   
   

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Transport Commissioner
Trikuta Nagar, Jammu,
Jammu and Kashmir 180004
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Eligibility

• An application for renewal shall be made not more than one month before the date of expiry of the license.
  
• If the application is late for more than five years after the date of expiry of the license, the applicant should undergo all the formalities to obtain a fresh license.
  
  

Fees

• Fee related details are provided under the following link: Fee related details
  
  

Validity

• License to drive a Non-Transport Vehicle is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or until the holder attains the age of 50 years, whichever is earlier. After that, the License is renewed every 5 years.
  
• Transport Vehicle License is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue or renewal.
  
  

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Processing Time

• After Verification, the License will be issued on the same day or within a week’s time.
  
  

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Need for the Document

• As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving License is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads
  
• In case of a person shifting / settling from one state to another should and must apply for renewing his license in the present state
  
• This renewed driving license will be considered as a proof of residence in the new state
  
  

Information which might help

• It is a punishable offense to drive the vehicle without a valid license
  
• Those who are under 18 Years are not supposed to drive
  
• Transport officials has the right to decide upon the issue of license
  
  

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