Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is known all over the world for its palaces, medieval forts, and cultural festivals. With time, the city has beautifully amalgamated its age-old culture with modern infrastructure. Now, you can see modern bikes and cars running on the well-maintained roads of the city.
If you are zooming around in your vehicle in Jaipur, you need to follow certain rules. One such regulation is possessing a valid Driving Licence (DL) to drive/ride motor vehicles. Thus, DL holders must renew their licence before its expiry to keep it active.
Validity of Driving Licence
The validity of the driving licence is given below:
| S.No | Type of Vehicle | Validity |
| 1. | Transport Vehicle | 3 years |
| 2. | Non-Transport Vehicle | 5 years |
Note: If driving Licence expired more than 5 years ago, a new driving test would be conducted for renewal of the License.
Documents Required
- opy of applicant’s medical certificate.
- Proof of age: Any valid government-issued document like Aadhar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID card etc. have to be enclosed.
- Address proof: passport, driving licence, electricity bill, phone bill, lease agreement etc.
- Passport size photographs of the applicant have to be furnished.
- Copy of valid permanent driving licence has to be submitted.
- In the case of the address change, a permanent licence holder should update the same within one month at the RTO/RTA. Also, the person can visit the RTO office, which issued the original licence or at the nearest regional office or can apply online to modify the address.
- If the permanent driving licence holder has relocated to another state, then the licence holder from another state also has to submit a copy of NOC issued.
Offline Application Procedure
A driving license can be renewed using the form no. 9 that the applicant needs to fill with the required details and submit at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) along with the documents required to update or renew the driving license. This application form will be checked by the concerned authority of the RTO to understand the specifics of the applicant current driving license. A renewed driving license can be downloaded from online or can also be obtained from your nearby RTO office.
Online Application Procedure
Step 1: The applicant needs to access the official portal of Sarathi, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Step 2: Select the respective state from the list of the state shown
Step 3: Click on “Apply Online” and select “Renewal of Driving Licence” to apply for driving licence renewal.
Step 4: On the next page, read the following instructions carefully and click on the “Continue” button to proceed further.
Step 5: Now, enter the details of driving license number, date of birth, category of driving licence holder, state, RTO and Pincode and then click on the “Proceed” button.
Step 6: The details of the driving licence page is shown to verify the details displayed and click on “Confirm” button to proceed.
Step 7: Select the required service and click on the “Proceed” button, then data accepted successfully message will be shown.
Step 8: The acknowledgement form will be generated with the applicant details and the service requested (Renewal of Driving License) and click on the “Proceed” button to proceed further.
Step 9: Click on “Upload Documents” button to upload the required documents and click on the “Next” button.
Step 10: Press the “Ok” button to continue for uploading the documents.
Step 11: Select the address proof from the documents list, upload the same and click on the “Submit” button.
Step 12: Select the “Fee Payment” and click on “Next” to make the fee payment.
Step 13: In the application fee window, calculate the fee and select the bank from bank or gateway and provide the captcha and click on “Pay Now” for continuing the payment process.
Step 14: Upon successful payment, the acknowledgement message for payment successful will be shown. Click on the “Print Receipt” button to generate payment receipt.
FAQs
Can I use my Aadhaar Card as proof of address for DL renewal in Jaipur?
Yes, you can provide a copy of your Aadhaar Card as proof of address while applying for DL renewal in Jaipur.
When do I need to present a Medical Certificate for private vehicle DL renewal in Jaipur?
For non-transport or private vehicles, a Medical Certificate is required only if you are applying after the age of 40 years.