[josejoseph]

Am I allowed to drive in India?

I have a valid Indian driving license which expires in Nov 2023 but no longer an Indian citizen.

I'm planning to visit India later this year and wanted to know if I can legally drive with my Indian license.

[rajshenoy]

Originally Posted by josejoseph

Am I allowed to drive in India?

I have a valid Indian driving license which expires in Nov 2023 but no longer an Indian citizen.

I'm planning to visit India later this year and wanted to know if I can legally drive with my Indian license.

Assuming you look like an Indian, I guess the cops wouldn't ask your passport anyway. As long as you have all the vehicle paperworks in order, you should be good.

[josejoseph]

Originally Posted by rajshenoy

Assuming you look like an Indian, I guess the cops wouldn't ask your passport anyway. As long as you have all the vehicle paperworks in order, you should be good.

Thank you rajshenoy. Looks like I can legally drive in India since I still have valid Indian DL.

[alexgv]

Any one tried Karnataka's online DL renewal process succesfuly? I have applied on March 14th, the status is still stuck at verifying documents (from day 1).
I was trying to avoid going to RTO.. Any one else had better experience?

[mukeshgoel]

I got my driving license renewed and I can't believe the speed of Delhi transport department. They should get an overspeeding ticket for this.

This is a faceless service. It means, there is absolutely no need to visit the RTO (or someone vising you).

On 19th April, I casually logged in to check the process and filled the form. I was required to pay Rs.400 online and upload:

1. Form 1A (Medical certificate filled in by a registered medical practitioner
2. My passport size photograph
3. Scanned copy of my signature.

I was in no hurry so I took my time and got Form 1A signed from a nearby doctor and uploaded these documents on 23rd April (Saturday).

And today (25th April Monday), I am getting SMSs every couple of hours about latest update and at 5:50PM, I got this message:

DL No. DL0xxxxxxxxxx has been printed on 25-04-2022 and it can be tracked using Speed Post Tracking no. EQxxxxxxxxxIN after about 3 days. Thanks, Z.O, SOUTH DELHI,SKK. MoRTH

So, I completed my application on Saturday and DL has been printed and tracking details shared by Monday.


This is unbelievable stuff. Hats off to transport department.

The new expiry date (2032) is showing on parivahan website.

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[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by alexgv

Any one tried Karnataka's online DL renewal process succesfuly? I have applied on March 14th, the status is still stuck at verifying documents (from day 1).
I was trying to avoid going to RTO.. Any one else had better experience?

I am confused when you say to avoid going to the RTO. After filling out the form and paying the fees online, you went to the RTO and submitted the form and got the photo taken right?

[alexgv]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

I am confused when you say to avoid going to the RTO. After filling out the form and paying the fees online, you went to the RTO and submitted the form and got the photo taken right?

No as per the new process started recently the process is entirely online. However since it did not work out yet for me. Will keep the thread updated when i hear some thing from RTO ( KA 03)

[alexgv]

Originally Posted by alexgv

No as per the new process started recently the process is entirely online. However since it did not work out yet for me. Will keep the thread updated when i hear some thing from RTO ( KA 03)

Today i went to RTO , counter 24 behind the building. They said every thing is in order, will take 45 working days. So i need to wait till May 20th and see.
So far so good. Fingers crossed

[rocketfinger]

Hello All,

I have a question. My DL is set to expire towards end of May. Because it was created offline about 20 years ago, I had to first get it online so that I could apply for an online renewal, which I am done with.

But because it was an old DL and it didn't had any photo on it, I cannot get it renewed completely online. I have got a date to to appear at the RTO office but date is mid July.

Post May, can I drive with expired DL and the renewal application print out with me? Or shall I wait till I get new DL altogether?

Thanks in advance.

[swiftnfurious]

My license is expiring in 1 month and based on some websites, I understand I can apply for the renewal (Kerala license - KL 34 RTO).

I am 38 and am confused as to what all documents are to be uploaded. Some sites mention just a self declaration on Form 1 (?) and no medical endorsement / eye - vision check for people under 40 years of age. Plus the signature / ID self attested copies

Some sites mention all the 3 forms - self declaration, medical certificate and also a eye check up report (along with signature scan & ID copies)

When I try to apply online, it's shows all forms - am I supposed to upload all the medical forms as well, considering am under 40 years of age ?

[mvadg]

Originally Posted by alexgv

Today i went to RTO , counter 24 behind the building. They said every thing is in order, will take 45 working days. So i need to wait till May 20th and see.
So far so good. Fingers crossed

Can you apply to ANY RTO within the state. Like, do you have a choice of renewing a KA03 issued license at another RTO, say KA01? Even if there is no change in my address?

[And I'd actually like my license renewed at DL-01 or wherever there is no corruption and next day service as many people have stated - true competition in government services!]

[rocketfinger]

Originally Posted by rocketfinger

Hello All,

I have a question. My DL is set to expire towards end of May. Because it was created offline about 20 years ago, I had to first get it online so that I could apply for an online renewal, which I am done with.

But because it was an old DL and it didn't had any photo on it, I cannot get it renewed completely online. I have got a date to to appear at the RTO office but date is mid July.

Post May, can I drive with expired DL and the renewal application print out with me? Or shall I wait till I get new DL altogether?

Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have answer to this query?

Can I drive my car with expired DL + an application for renewal to get DL on a future date?

[laluks]

Sometimes in the end of last year I saw a news clip in TOI that RTO in Karnataka extended its faceless application to include license renewals. In February this year again this news came up. So I decided to try it.

Got my Medical certificate from a nearby Govt PHC, and sat down to enter the details on the portal. It asked for med certificate, photo and a signature. I wanted an address change as well, so added a proof for it. I uploaded all that and paid the relevant charges. This happened on 5th March. 8th March I received an SMS saying all approved and sent for printing. 11th March I got another SMS saying printing completed.

Though I had paid the charges for postal delivery, on 14th I just showed up and they happily gave it to me and said good you came, post would have taken 45 days plus

So happy. This happened with KA01 RTO.

[anish]

Originally Posted by mvadg

Can you apply to ANY RTO within the state. Like, do you have a choice of renewing a KA03 issued license at another RTO, say KA01? Even if there is no change in my address?

[And I'd actually like my license renewed at DL-01 or wherever there is no corruption and next day service as many people have stated - true competition in government services!]

Yes, you can. I renewed my ranchi license in gurgaon. Was done smoothly without any hiccups. Was required to submit local address proof (had Aadhar / bank passbook also works ) and new license was issued in around 21 days from gurgaon RTO . License number remains the same JHxxxx with updated gurgaon address

[Vtach]

Need help with my driving licence issued from Jalandhar RTO(PB 08) in 2011. It's an old paper type licence which I want to convert into the newer card type one. Parivahan site does not have any details of my licence and it redirects to DL Blacklog entry page that promptly & conveniently crashes repeatedly . Request if someone can share a contact of a reliable RTO facilitator in Jalandhar please.
Thanks in anticipation.