As per reports, Madhya Pradesh had approximately 17.92 million registered vehicles in FY 2020. Thus, routine driving licence and pollution paper checks are quite common at major roadways and intersections, failing to produce which can lead to hefty fines.     

Moreover, according to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, driving on public roads without a valid DL is a legal offence. Thus, if your driving licence is nearing expiry, you should always ensure that you apply for its renewal on time. 

Looking for the process of driving licence renewal in MP? If yes, scroll through to know all about MP driving licence renewal online!

The validity of a driving licence in Madhya Pradesh is 20 years from its date of issue or till the holder turns 40. After this, the licence is renewable for 10 years and periods of 5 years subsequently. 

Additionally, a commercial vehicle licence in Madhya Pradesh is valid for 5 years, and that of vehicles carrying dangerous goods is for 3 years.    

In Madhya Pradesh, all driving licence holders get a 30-day grace period after the expiry date to apply for renewal. Applications within this period do not attract any extra charges. 

You just need to pay the ₹200 DL renewal fee.

In case you do not renew your driving licence within the 30-day grace period, you need to pay ₹300 for DL renewal. Post this time period, you need to pay a ₹1,000 fine for each year of delay after the grace period expiry date. 

What’s more, failing to renew your driving licence within 5 years from expiry will make you ineligible for licence renewal. You need to apply for a new DL by clearing the driving test and paying the requisite fees.

You can carry out driving licence renewal through the online route, from practically anywhere via a mobile device connected to the internet. Given below are the steps to follow for online renewal of driving licence in MP -

• Step 1: Visit the RTO website and navigate to “Online Services”. Click on “Driving Licence Related Services” and select “Madhya Pradesh” from the drop-down menu.

• Step 2: Click on “Apply for DL Renewal”, read all the instructions and tap on ‘Continue’.

• Step 3: Enter your driving licence, date of birth and captcha and click on ‘Proceed’.

• Step 4: Confirm all details given on the next page and select services you are willing to update.
• Step 5: Select the RENEWAL option, input all required information and choose “Confirm”.
• Step 6: Print the acknowledgement and submit it to the RTO on the designated date.

You will receive your renewed DL by post after completing the verification process to renew your driving licence online in MP.

Illustrated below are all steps to renew an expired DL through the offline route:

• Step 1: Visit the RTO nearest to your registered address and request Form 9 or a renewal application form.
• Step 2: Along with filling up this form, you need to attach the following:
  • Copies of expired driving licence
  • Form 1A and a Medical Certificate if the DL holder's age is over 40 years.
  • Copies of DL holder’s Address Proof and Age Proof.
  • 2 passport-size photographs with the application form.
• Step 3:  Pay driving licence renewal fees in MP at the RTO.

You will receive the renewed DL after the documents and forms are verified.

Listed below are various documents required for driving licence renewal in Madhya Pradesh -

• Copies of expired original driving licence

• Correctly filled Form 9 signed by the applicant

• 2 passport-sized photographs

• Correctly filled out Form 1A and Medical Certificate (for a driver aged more than 40 years)

• Self-attested copies of a driver’s address and age proof

After applying for MP licence renewal, applicants can check their application status via the State Transport official website or the Sarathi website. Listed below are the steps to check the same through both these websites:

State Transport Official Website

For this route, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps after visiting the Madhya Pradesh Transport Department website:

• Step 1: Navigate to “Online Services” and click on “Licence Application and Appointment system”.

• Step 2: On the next page, choose “CITIZEN SERVICES – LEARNER LICENCE” and select Track License/ Application Detail.

• Step 3: Input Licence number/reference number and Date of Birth. Then click on “Search”.

You will find your application status displayed on the screen.

Sarathi Parivahan Portal

Follow the below-mentioned steps after visiting the Sarathi Parivahan Portal:

• Step 1: Choose your state from the drop-down menu.

• Step 2: On the next page, select “Application Status”.

• Step 3: Input Application Number, Date of Birth and the given captcha. Then click on “Submit”.

The screen will display your driving licence application status.

Ensure that you keep in mind the facts mentioned above related to driving licence renewal in MP. Also, take note of the list of documents required for carrying out this procedure.

Following are some of the important guidelines which you must keep in mind while applying for driving licence renewal in Madhya Pradesh:

• Consider applying for DL renewal either 30 days before or after the date of expiry. 

• If you do not renew your driving licence within a year of the grace period expiry date, you need to reappear for a driving test.

• In case you are above 40 and have any ongoing medical condition, you must provide a medical certificate at the time of licence renewal. 

• You can apply for an address change when renewing your driving licence. However, you need to pay a ₹200 fee.