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Renew your Driving Licence

Renew a Karnataka driving licence online via Parivahan Sarathi before it expires — a medical certificate is needed once you're 40+.

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Authority
Karnataka RTO / Parivahan Sarathi
Mode
Online + Offline
Time
20 min online; smart-card in 2–3 weeks
Cost
₹200–₹400 + smart-card fee (late fee if expired)

Steps

  1. 1

    Open Sarathi

    Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, select Karnataka, and choose 'Apply for DL Renewal'.

  2. 2

    Fill Form 9

    Enter your DL number and details; the renewal form (Form 9) is generated.

  3. 3

    Upload documents

    Attach the medical certificate (Form 1A) if you're 40+, plus ID/address proof and photo.

  4. 4

    Pay the fee

    Pay online and, if required, book an RTO appointment slot.

  5. 5

    RTO visit / biometrics

    Visit the jurisdictional RTO if asked, for verification and biometrics.

  6. 6

    Get the smart-card

    The renewed DL is dispatched by post; an e-copy is available on DigiLocker / mParivahan.

💡 Good to know

  • Renew within the 1-year grace period — after that you may have to re-take the driving test.
  • Carry the original DL and self-attested copies to the RTO.