Expired Driving License Rules: If you drive then driving license is one of your most important documents. Driving on the road without a valid driving license is considered a legal offense. Many people do not renew the license for a long time even after it expires, but doing so can prove costly. In fact, if caught driving with an expired driving license, a fine can be imposed and after a certain time the license can also be completely cancelled. In such a situation, let us tell you today that if your driving license has expired for one year, then what work should you do immediately, otherwise you may face big problems.

How long does a driving license remain valid?

According to motor vehicle rules, driving license is initially considered valid till the age of 20 or 40 years. After this it has to be renewed every 10 years. After crossing the age of 50 years, the validity period of the license reduces to 5 years. In such a situation, if your license has expired then there is no need to panic. Because a grace period of 30 days is given by the government. During this period, renewal can be done without extra penalty. However, if there is any delay after this, extra fees have to be paid.

If it expires more than 1 year, the problem will increase.

According to the rules, if the driving license is not renewed within 1 year of its expiry, then the matter can become serious. In such a situation, the license may be considered canceled and the person may have to complete the entire process again like a new license. In some cases, it becomes necessary to take the driving test again. Therefore, waiting for a long time after expiry can increase the problem.

How to renew driving license online?

• Now the process of renewing driving license has become digital to a great extent.
• For this, application can be made by visiting the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport.
• To renew the driving license, first of all one has to go to the road transport website and select the driving license related service option.
• After this select your state.
• Then on entering DL number and date of birth, the old information will start appearing on the screen.
• After this, the necessary documents have to be uploaded by choosing the renewal option.
• After completion of the application, fees have to be deposited online.
• After this process is completed, the receipt can be downloaded and kept safe.

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Which documents are required?

To renew your driving license, it is important to keep some important documents ready in advance. These include old driving license, Aadhar card or identity card, address proof, passport size photo and digital signature. If the age of the applicant is more than 40 years, then medical certificate i.e. Form No. 1A may also have to be submitted.

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