{"id":2225,"date":"2021-12-07T16:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T11:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/?page_id=2225"},"modified":"2022-03-30T18:28:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T12:58:27","slug":"driving-licence-renewal-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/driving-licence-renewal-tamil-nadu\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Licence Renewal Tamil Nadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-container faqs_container\">\n<div class=\"container challan-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h1 class=\"fw8 f26\">Driving Licence Renewal Tamil Nadu | DL Renewal Process in RTO Tamil Nadu<\/h1>\n<p>Tamil Nadu has a well-developed transportation system that connects the entire state. The road network connects urban areas, agricultural markets, and rural areas. The state has 29 national highways that cover a total distance of 5,006.14 kilometres. The Golden Quadrilateral project, which connects Indian metropolises such as Mumbai and Delhi, also has a stop in the state (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata).<br \/>\nNeedless to say, driving in Tamil Nadu is a sought after activity and as per the traffic rules of the country, it requires a valid driving license.<\/p>\n<p>Having an expired driver&#8217;s licence is the same as not having one at all. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 mandates the payment of a <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/traffic-fines\/driving-without-licence-challan\/\">fine<\/a>. Renewal of a driver&#8217;s licence can be done both online and in person at an RTO office in Tamil Nadu. If you want to visit the Regional Transport Office in person, bring the necessary information and documentation to an RTO office.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"f24 fw6\">How to Renew Driving Licence in Tamil Nadu?<\/h2>\n<p>When you get your driver&#8217;s licence, it normally lasts for 20 years or until you reach the age of 50. Following that, your licence will expire, and you will need to apply for a new one. To renew your licence in Tamil Nadu, complete the steps below:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\">Online Driving Licence Renewal Process in Tamil Nadu:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visit the official transportation <a href=\"https:\/\/tnsta.gov.in\/homepage\">website<\/a> issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hover over the \u201cServices\u201d section and click on the \u201cLicense Services\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and click on the \u201cRenewal of Driving License\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on the https:\/\/sarathi.parivahan.gov.in\/ option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">On the redirected page, select &#8220;Tamil Nadu&#8221; from the drop-down option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Select &#8220;Services on DL&#8221; from the &#8220;Driving Licence&#8221; drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Carefully read the instructions before pressing the proceed button.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Complete the form with the relevant information (DL Number, DOB, <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/types-of-driving-licence\/\">Category of Licence<\/a>, State, RTO, Pincode)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Next, click Proceed and validate your information, then select Renewal Driving License from the drop-down menu. Finally, click Generate Acknowledgement and Print this Acknowledgement Receipt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Take your original driver&#8217;s licence, <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/driving-licence-renewal\/\">Form No. 9<\/a>, medical certificate, three copies of passport-size pictures, and acknowledgement to a nearby RTO or Transport Department office.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pay the renewal fee for your driver&#8217;s licence and submit your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\">Offline Driving Licence Renewal Process in Tamil Nadu:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the RTO office that is closest to your registered address.<\/li>\n<li>Request a renewal application form, often known as Form 9.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the form correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Attach copies of the driver&#8217;s licence that has expired.<\/li>\n<li>If the holder is over 40 years old, attach Form 1A and a Medical Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>With the Application form, attach two passport-size pictures.<\/li>\n<li>Attach the holder&#8217;s Age Proof and Address Proof copies.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the RTO the renewal charge for your driver&#8217;s licence.<\/li>\n<li>Your renewed driver&#8217;s licence will be issued once the forms and documentation have been confirmed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"f24 fw6\">Documents Required for Renewal of Driving Licence in Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n<p>In order to renew a driver&#8217;s licence in Tamil Nadu, an applicant must present the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Online Application Form 9, Form-2<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/medical-certificate-for-driving-licence\/\">Form 1-A<\/a> Medical Certificate (in case of the applicant who obtained Non-transport vehicle DL has completed the age of 40 years old or holder having valid DL for transport vehicle)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Form 1 (Physical Fitness Self Declaration)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Driver&#8217;s Licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"f24 fw6\">How to Check Driving Licence Renewal Status Tamil Nadu?<\/h2>\n<p>Since the RTO takes roughly 30 days to process, verify, and distribute a driver&#8217;s licence, applicants can check the status of their licence at any time using the website. Anyone who owns and intends to drive a car must have a valid driver&#8217;s licence, and anyone caught driving a vehicle without one is guilty of a criminal offence.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover your mouse over the &#8220;Online Services&#8221; tab or click it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Driving Licence Related Services&#8221; from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your home state as Tamil Nadu from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the &#8220;Apply Online&#8221; tab on the following page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the &#8220;Application Status&#8221; option from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must input your information on the following page, including your &#8220;Application Number,&#8221; &#8220;Date of Birth,&#8221; and &#8220;Captcha.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Submit&#8221; once you&#8217;ve entered all of the information accurately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The progress of your driver&#8217;s licence application can be found on the next page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"f24 fw6\">Driving Licence Renewal Fee in Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewal of Transport Vehicle DL is Rs.450\/-<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewal of Non-Transport vehicle DL is Rs.500\/-<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"f24 fw6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/rto-forms\/\">RTO Application Forms<\/a> for Renewal of Driving Licence in Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a concerned vehicle owner wants to update\/renew his\/her licence and the Road Transport Office (RTO) needs to know the specifics of the present licence, a Driving Licence Renewal Form is used as the KYC document. This easy-to-understand booklet can be obtained on the concerned RTO&#8217;s website or picked up in person at the local RTO office.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Form 9<\/strong> &#8211; Application for Renewal of a Driver&#8217;s License is a straightforward document with only a few informational questions. Of course, much of this communication revolves around the applicant&#8217;s current driver&#8217;s licence, which includes room for proper authenticators and signatures. Before the procedures for renewing a driver&#8217;s licence can be put into action, this form must be completed and the required documents must be attached.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form 1:<\/strong> Use this form to self-declare physical issues if you are under 50 years old and reapplying for a non-transport driving licence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form 1A:<\/strong> You should get a certificate from a general medical practitioner describing your physical condition if you are 50 years or older and reapplying for a non-transport driving licence or a transport vehicle driving licence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3 class=\"section-heading f24 fw6\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div id=\"section5\">\n<div class=\"p0\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group e-challan-faqs f16\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordionTitle fw6\" href=\"#collapse4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Do I need an Aadhaar Card to renew my Tamil Nadu driving license online?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<p>No, you do not need an Aadhaar Card to renew your driving licence online in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What is the Grace Period for the renewal of a driving licence in Tamil Nadu?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>After your driver&#8217;s licence expires, you get a 30-day grace period. After 20 years, your driver&#8217;s licence will expire. If you do not renew during the grace period, you will be charged a higher rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What is the penalty for driving licence renewal after expiry in Tamil Nadu?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>300\/- + Rs. 1000\/- (for each year passed from the date of expiry)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What is the process for the renewal of an expired driving licence in Tamil Nadu?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<p>Step 1: Go to the RTO office that is closest to your registered address.<br \/>\nStep 2: Request a renewal application form, often known as Form 9.<br \/>\nStep 3: Complete the form correctly.<br \/>\nStep 4: Attach copies of the driver&#8217;s licence that has expired.<br \/>\nStep 5: If the holder is over 40 years old, attach Form 1A and a Medical Certificate.<br \/>\nStep 6: With the Application form, attach two passport-size pictures.<br \/>\nStep 7: Attach the holder&#8217;s Age Proof and Address Proof copies.<br \/>\nStep 8: Pay the RTO the renewal charge for your driver&#8217;s licence.<br \/>\nStep 9: Your renewed driver&#8217;s licence will be issued once the forms and documentation have been confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse8\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Can I upload the documents for the renewal of my driving licence online in Tamil Nadu?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Fees can be paid online if they are required. Documents can also be uploaded to the internet. For Non-Transport Vehicles, the driving licence will be renewed for five years, while for Transport Vehicles, it will be renewed for three years.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fixed-btn-bottom\"><a class=\"sticky-click\" href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/gps-tracker?utm_source=organic_vahan_wp&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=vehicle_theft&amp;utm_term=vehicle_theft_vahan_wp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get 30% Off On GPS Vehicle Tracking System<br \/>\nCheck Now<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving Licence Renewal Tamil Nadu | DL Renewal Process in RTO Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has a well-developed transportation system that connects the entire state. The road network connects urban areas, agricultural markets, and rural areas. The state has 29 national highways that cover a total distance of 5,006.14 kilometres. 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