To drive a four-wheeler or two-wheeler on Indian roads, having a driving licence is compulsory. The Motor Vehicles Act issued in 1988 has made it compulsory for an individual to possess a driving licence to drive his vehicle in India’s public areas freely. 

The rule is also applicable in the Indian state of Kerala that doesn’t permit an individual to drive a vehicle without holding a valid driver’s licence. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Kerala is entrusted with issuing a driving licence to its citizens. 

The RTO office is also responsible for providing other driving-related services such as the issuance of an International driving licence, renewal of driver’s licence, etc. In Kerala, driver’s licences are issued by 17 regional and 42 sub-regional transportation offices. 

If one is a resident of Kerala, then here’s a comprehensive guide that will help you understand the procedure for renewing a driving licence Kerala in an easy way.

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How To Renew Driving licence In Kerala? 

In Kerala, a driver’s licence is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50 – whichever is earlier. A driving licence is subjected to renewal within a grace period of 30 days from the date of expiry. If the applicant applies for a driver’s licence after the grace period, then an additional fee of Rs. 300 is going to be charged.

For the renewing driving licence in the state of Kerala, an applicant has to submit the below list of documents:

• Driving licence

• Application Form 9

• Form 1 and Form 1A

• 2 recent passport size photographs

• An application fee of Rs. 200 and a service charge of Rs. 50.

If an applicant applies for renewal of driving licence after 5 years from the expiry date, he will have to apply for a fresh driving licence.

Procedure for application for renewing driver’s licence in Kerala:

From renewing the driving licence to vehicle registration check online mode is always preferred in comparison to the conventional offline mode. For the online mode of application,

• The applicant can download the online form through keralamvd.gov.in/index.php/forms/driving-licence

• The applicant can also apply for the renewal of a driver’s licence in Kerala through www.keralamvd.gov.in/index.php/licence2. Click on ‘Apply Online’ on ‘licence Renewal’, select the office name, enter your licence number and date of birth, click on ‘Go’, and generate an application number. 

Reprint your online application and visit the RTO with the printed copies and your original documents. Submit the printed copies and documents to the RTO. Upon verifying the documents, the applicant will receive the renewed driver’s licence within a few days.

• The driving licence renewal application can also be made online through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan

• An applicant may also apply for renewal of a driver’s licence offline by visiting the nearest RTO office and collecting the form from the office.

Offline Renewal Process 

We have listed the steps one must follow to renew your expired driving licence through the offline method. While the offline process is considered slow, it is thought to be the more reliable way to renew your driving licence.

• Visit the RTO nearest to your registered address.

• Request for the renewal application form or Form 9.

• Correctly fill out the form.

• Attach copies of the expired driving licence.

• Attach Form 1A and a Medical Certificate if the holder is over 40 years of age.

• Attach 2 passport-size photographs with the Application form.

• Attach copies of the holder’s Age Proof and Address Proof.

• Pay the driver’s licence renewal fees of Rs. 200 at the RTO.

Once the forms and documents have been verified, your renewed driving licence will be issued.