The law mandates that car owners must possess a valid driving licence in addition to the PUCC, car insurance certificate, and RC while driving in Pune or anywhere in India. A driving licence has a specific validity period and should be renewed on time if you wish to continue using it. Discover the detailed driving licence renewal procedure for Pune in this blog.

• How to Renew Driving Licence Online in Pune?

If you prefer to avoid queues at the RTO and don’t want to miss work, consider renewing your DL online. Here’s how to renew your driving licence online in Pune–

1. Use your preferred browser to find and access the Parivahan Sewa website,
2. Navigate to the “Licence Related Services” section and click “More” under the “Drivers/Learner’s Licence” option,
3. Choose your state, in this case, Maharashtra, click on “Apply for DL Renewal” on the new webpage, and then hit “Continue”,
4. Fill in the necessary information, such as your DL number, DOB, captcha code, etc. , check the acknowledgment box, and click on “Get DL Details”,
5. Confirm the DL information, verify its ownership, enter the pin code of your current address to identify your RTO office, and click on “Proceed”,
6. Provide additional information including address, gender, qualification, etc. , in the new window and click “Confirm”,
7. Enter the OTP and captcha, then select “Renewal of DL” under required services and click “Proceed”,
8. Properly fill out and submit the self-declaration form and confirm it in the pop-up,
9. Obtain the application reference slip details, upload all necessary documents, and move on to the fee payment step,
10. Pay the applicable online driving licence renewal fee for Pune and receive the acknowledgment receipt.
    If necessary, applicants should bring this acknowledgment receipt, along with the required documents, to the relevant RTO on the appointed date to finish the driving licence renewal process in Pune. Upon verification, the RTO will issue the renewed DL.

• Procedure for Offline Driving License Renewal in Pune
• If you wish to renew your driving licence offline in Pune, you can do so in a few simple steps. Here are the steps to follow-

1. Obtain the DL renewal form (Form 9) from the official website,
2. Complete it accurately and gather all the essential documents required for DL renewal in Pune,
3. Go to the appropriate RTO and submit the application form along with the documents,
4. Make the payment for the DL renewal fee at the cash counter.
   Once your application is received, the RTO official will evaluate and verify it and will issue the renewed DL upon approval. You will receive the renewed DL at your registered address via mail in Pune. While updating your DL, consider opting for comprehensive coverage for your vehicle with detailed car insurance.

Documents Required and Appointment Process for DL Renewal in Pune
There are several documents that you must present at the time of renewing your DL in Pune. This can include

1. The expired original driving licence,
2. Application form for the renewal of DL (Form 9),
3. Self-declaration form of physical fitness (Form 1),
4. A couple of passport-sized photographs,
5. Age and address proof,
6. Form 1A signed by a medical practitioner (only if the applicant is over 40 years of age),
7. Receipt for payment of the DL renewal fee.
   To book an RTO appointment online, refer to the official Parivahan Sewa portal. The steps are as follows;
8. Navigate to Parivahan Sewa, select DL-related services and choose your state,
9. Click on the “Appointments” drop-down menu and select DL Services Slot Booking,
10. Enter the application number, applicant’s DOB and verification code, click “Submit” and then “Proceed to Book”,
11. Choose the desired date and time and click “Bookslot”,
12. Input the security code sent to your mobile number, and confirm slot booking to finalize the process.
    You can download and/or print the appointment receipt from the website.
    Driving Licence Renewal Fee in Pune
    The RTO charges an applicant a fee for the DL renewal procedure not just in Pune but throughout India. Below is the fee chart Service Fee
    DL renewal
    INR 416
    DL renewal (after grace period)
    INR 416 (plus INR 1000 penalty)

Grace Period for Renewal of Driving Licence in Pune
To avoid unnecessary fines and ensure safety, it is advisable to renew your driving licence online in Pune before it expires. According to the latest CMV Act, you can renew it one year prior to the expiry date. Nonetheless, if you missed this, you can still renew it without incurring a penalty if done within the grace period. The grace period for DL renewal in Pune is 30 days from the date of DL expiration.

• How to Check Driving Licence Renewal Status in Pune?

Once you have submitted the application for driving licence renewal in Pune, you can keep track of the latest status through the Parivahan website.

Here’s how to do it-

1. Access the DL-related services page on the Parivahan Sewa website and select your state (Maharashtra),
2. Click on the “Application Status” tab, input the application number, applicant’s DOB and captcha code, then hit “Submit”,
3. The current status of your application will appear on a new webpage.