Andhra Pradesh - How to Renew a Driving License

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To renew your driver license in Andhra Pradesh the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : Contact link
Please make sure you have all the required documents to process the application.
Following application forms are required Form-9, Form-1a. Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Form 9 link
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for the license by verifying the appropriate application form.
Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
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.
If the driver license renewal authority is satisfied with the application and the documents submitted, the driver license will be renewed.

Note: Availability of slot for RTO process can be searched with the help of the following link. ( Booking can be done at the time of actual online processing) : Slot link

Apply through State Portal - Andhra Pradesh Renew a Driving License Online with Images

Applications can be made on-line through the following link : Online link
Under “License” menu heading select “Driving License” option to get the new screen.
In the next screen, please click “Renewal of License” and hit “Next” to go to the next window.
In the next screen, please select appropriate option and hit “Search” to reach the next screen.
Please follow the instructions appropriately that are displayed in the following screens for filling the application forms and making payments and uploading required documents.
Take printout of the application form including Acknowledgement form and go to RTO office before 11:30 a.m. on appointment date to process
If your address has changed then you have to get NOC certificate from your old RTO office and then apply online for license renewal.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Forms link
Application in Form-9: Form 9 link
Medical certificate in Form-1a (if the applicant is above 50 years)
Driving License
Proof of Age
Passport size photos-2 copies
Aadhaar card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Commissioner

Government Of Andhra Pradesh State Transport Department
Address: Vijayawada Rd, Punammathota, Labbipet,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520010
Phone : 040-2572400
E-mail : [email protected]

Andhra Pradesh State - Transport Department : Contact likn

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

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Processing TimeEdit

After Verification, the License 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

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving License is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads.
Government has enforced validity for Driving license. Whenever the validity of driving license lapse or the period for renewal is attained, then the application for renewal has to made in respective RTO.
This renewed driving license will be considered as a proof of residence.

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 the following link

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