Telangana - How to Renew a Driver License

ProcedureEdit

Note : If the application for renewal is made previous to, or not more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of its expiry. If the application is made more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of receipt of proper application. In such cases a fee of Rs. 30/- will be realised.

Note : The applicant should undergo all the formalities to obtain a fresh licence.

Apply In-Person

To renew a Driver License in Telangana the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which your area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : RTO Office List
Application Forms No 9 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application forms Application forms
Medical certificate in Form 1A wherever applicable. An application for a medical certificate (Form - IA) shall contain a declaration in Form – 1.
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for driver license by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
As a first step, please schedule an appointment at an appropriate date and time that is suitable for you.
Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
If the driver license renewal authority is satisfied with the application and the documents submitted, the driver license will be renewed.

Apply through State Portal

Application for renewing a Driver License can be made through State Online Portal
Click on the “Click here to book online slot” option.
The applicant will be redirected to a new page.
Please click the “Renewal of License” link that is displayed under the “Driving License” section of the page.
Click on the “Slot Booking option” and follow the instruction on the page.
Finally click on the “I Agree” option.
In the next screen presented, fill in the mandatory details and request for OTP. Enter the Captcha.
In the next page, you have to choose the day and time that you are planning to visit the RTO office related to the application and click “Next” button that is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Please follow the instructions that are displayed in the following pages for filling the application forms and making payments and uploading required documents.
Take printout of the application form including acknowledgement and go to RTO office before 11:30 a.m. on the date of appointment and Present the completed application forms along with required documents in one of the counters and pay the appropriate fees.

Apply Through T App Folio

Download the “T App Folio” app from the play store.
After installing register to get into the app.
Provide the contact number or email id necessary and register.
On the homepage click on the “Transport Department – RTA” icon.
Under the new page that is displayed, click on the “Driving License” icon.
Then click on the “Renewal” option and follow the instruction shown on the screen.
Enter the details required in the application form, upload the files required and pay the fees.
Once these steps are completed click on the “Submit” button.
Payments can be made through UPI, Net Banking or credit/debit cards.
An official SMS will be sent to the registered mobile with the application number and other instructions.
The application status can be checked by clicking on the “My Transactions” option.

Apply Online

To Renew a Driver License, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Driving License Renewal” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Review the application and click “Submit”
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : [1]
Application in Form-9: [2]
Medical certificate in Form-1a (if the applicant is above 50 years)
Driving License
Proof of Age
Passport size photos-2 copies
Aadhaar card
For other states DL to renew, take the status of your previous license from Parivahan Sewa, the online link is here [3]. The officer will ask for it as it is a mendatory document.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Commissioner

Government Of Telangana State Transport Department

Address: Opposite Eenadu office, Raj Bhavan Quarters Colony, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004

Mobile: 099482 87237

Phone : 040-23321282

E-mail : [email protected]

Telangana State - Transport Department – : Transport Department
Government of Telangana - Details of District Transport Officers and Unit Offices : District Transport Office

EligibilityEdit

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

FeesEdit

Renewal of Driving License - 200 INR
Renewal of Driving License after grace period - 300 INR

Following link provides you fees related information: Fee Information

ValidityEdit

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.

Documents to UseEdit

Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

After Verification, the Licence will be issued on the same day or within a weeks time.

InstructionsEdit

Licensing Authorities

The Joint Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner and the Regional Transport Officers are the Licensing Authorities. The Administrative Officers and Motor Vehicle Inspectors are the Additional Licensing Authorities.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving Licence issued to him, authorising him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.

Information which might helpEdit

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.

External LinksEdit

More information can be obtained from this link

OthersEdit

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