Driving License Renewal in Pakistan

How to Renew Driving License in Pakistan?

Do you have a valid driving license? Many fail to get it renewed because they either don’t know that it has expired or don’t bother renewing it. Make sure yours is valid before hitting the road to avoid any unpleasant situation. It’s your responsibility as a law abiding citizen and driver. Generally, this license is valid for 3 or 5 years. It expires quicker than the CNIC, which is the main reason why people mostly forget about driving license renewal in Pakistan and don’t renew it on time.

Now that you know the importance of renewing your driver’s license, the next question that you should ask is “how to renew an expired driver’s license?” You can go to the nearest driving license issuance/renewal center in your city or visit a relevant government website for information. You are not needed to give a test at the time of renewal so don’t worry about it.

However, you don’t need to gather information as we have compiled all the necessary and updated relevant information for you in this blog. Here are the steps, procedures, fees, and documents required at the time of license renewal in different provinces of Pakistan.

Punjab Driving License Renewal

Renewing your driving license in Punjab is pretty easy as you can visit license centers/Police Khidmat Markaz in your city. If you don’t know about the location, you can visit this page Punjab driving license centers for this purpose. You have to take the following documents with you for renewal.

Documents Required for Driving License Renewal in Punjab

Medical report
A copy of NIC
Required application form E within the file cover
2 photographs (passport size)
A ticket of relevant license
Original driving license

As per the official statement, you can get the renewed license after 5 working days (after application date) through courier.

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Driving License Renewal Fee Punjab:

These are general fees for renewing your license in Punjab.

Motorcycle or rickshaw: Rs.500
Car, LTV (PSV), commercial tractor: Rs.750
HTV (PSV): Rs.1000

Here is a complete and comprehensive fee list of license renewal in Punjab.

*Category*	*Issue fee for years (Rs.)*
Motorcycle	500
Motor car	750
Delivery van	280
Tractor: Comercial	500
Tractor: Agriculture	250
LTV	750
HTV	1000
Road ruler	500
Loco moto	660
Invalid carriage	100
Motorcycle + car	750
Motorcycle + LTV	750
Motorcycle + rickshaw	450
Motor CAB + Rickshaw	450
LTV + PSV	750
HTV + PSV	1000

It is important to note that there is a specific fine you need to pay if you are submitting the renewal application late.

*Category*	*Within 1 month* *(Rs.)*	*1-3 Months* *(Rs.)*	*3-12 Months* *(Rs.)*	*One Year* *(Rs.)*
Motorcycle	0	50	100	250
Motorcycle + CAR + LTV	0	75	150	375
HTV + PSV	0	100	200	500

Islamabad Driving License Renewal

In the capital territory, you can book an appointment with traffic police for Islamabad driving license renewal online or use the walk-in token system. There are a limited number of appointments offered each day via the online portal.

Documents Required for Driving License Renewal in Islamabad

Medical report: You can download form-B for this purpose.

COVID vaccination certificate
Photographs (passport size): 2
2 CNIC copies
Original driving license

Procedure for Applying:

Get a token from reception by showing your original NIC.
Step for verification (biometric and pictures taken).
Go to the counter at your turn and fill the data in the form.
Attach NIC photocopy and driving license with the form.
Fee submission.
Get the slip from the representative on which the license receiving date will be printed.
Collect the license from the delivery counter at the printed date.

Driving License Renewal Fees in Islamabad:

Fees within 1 year of expiry	Rs.1149
Fees from 1 to 3 years of expiry	Rs.1949
Fees after 3 years (applicant must appear for a driving and theory test)	Rs.4649

Driving License Renewal Sindh

If you live in Sindh, you can book an online appointment for renewing your driving license or visit the nearest Sindh driving license center. Here is the complete procedure and details for this purpose.

Documents Required for Sindh Driving License Renewal

Two copies of recent photographs
Valid CNIC copy with original
Valid original driving license

Procedure for License Renewal:

Book an appointment online or walk-in at a designated license center
Go to reception and get forms (application and medical)
Fill them and paste photographs
Get Q-Matic slip and wait for your turn
Go to the registration counter
Pay the fees
Go to snap/picture counter
Go for medical fitness checkup
Get data verification done

The license is sent via courier service to the address of the applicant.

Key things to note:

On renewal, the receipt given to you allows driving for 7 days
On renewal of license, your driving test is not taken again
The fresh license will reach your address by courier within 7 days
On renewal, your fresh photograph and eye-test will be taken

Fee for Sindh Driving License Renewal:

Renewal within 30 days

*Category*	*3 Years*	*5 Years*
Motorcycle	310	460
Car	560	860
Car + Motorcycle	810	1260
MCR	560	860
LTV	560	860
LTV + Motorcycle	810	1260
HTV	810	1260
HTV + Motorcycle	1060	1660

Renewal after 30 days

*Category*	*3 Years*	*5 Years*
Motorcycle	435	660
Car	810	1260
Car + Motorcycle	1185	1860
MCR	810	1260
LTV	810	1260
LTV + Motorcycle	1185	1860
HTV	1185	1860
HTV + Motorcycle	1560	2460

Fixed charges

*Name*	*Charges*
Lamination	Rs. 250
Nadra	Rs. 65
Medical	Rs. 100
Correction	Rs. 310
Duplicate	Rs. 360
PSV	Rs. 500
TCS	(Karachi) Rs. 38(Outside Karachi) Rs. 55

Driving license renewal KPK

driving license renewal in Pakistan (other provinces) might be easier than in KPK. But it is still easier than Balochistan. Here is the procedure and requirements for this purpose.

Documents Required for Renewal of Driving License

NIC
Medical form (form C) duly signed by the Medical officer (for above 50 age)
Deposited fee slip
Original driving license
Computerized history sheet page approved by MLA

Procedure for renewal of license:

Get your token from the counter
Fill the data in the form. (You can download form E and fill it out in advance)
Attach the required documents
Provide medical information (Blood group, height, and weight)
Renewal with the unique license number

Note: Fee structure is not available online so you can visit the driving license center for further details.

Driving License Renewal Balochistan

If you live in Balochistan, you can renew your driving license from the nearest Police Khidmat Markaz or Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz. Here are the required documents and fees in this regard.

Documents Required for License Renewal in Balochistan:

Renewal application form (Form E) with file cover
Photographs (passport size): 2
NIC copy
Original driving license
Medical report
A ticket of the relevant license

The Renewal Fee for Balochistan Driving License

Motorcycle or rickshaw: Rs.500
Car, LTV (PSV), commercial tractor: Rs.750
HTV (PSV): Rs.1000

You can get your renewed license after 5 working days (after the application date) through courier service.

Much information which is available for driving license renewal in Pakistan (online in other provinces) is not available for the Balochistan.

Online Driving License Check (Driving License Verification System)

Driving license verification services are available online for all provinces and capital territories. Here are the links from where you can check your driving license validity status.

Driving Centers:

Lahore:

Driving License Center DHA Lahore is in K-94 Commercial Block, Ghazi Rd, Sector K, DHA-Phase 1. Contact: (042) 35777268
Driving License Center Office Traffic Police is in Liberty Market Gulberg III. Contact: (042) 35712030
Learner & Driving License Renewal Branch is in DSP Iqbal Town Office. Contact: 0303-1314455
Arfa Karim driving center is in ARFA Tower, Ferozepur Road, Nishter Town. Contact: (042) 35918241
Driving License Test Center is in Gopi Rai, Lahore. Contact: (042) 37511226
City Traffic Police Lines, Manawan, Lahore. (24/7) Contact: (042) 99030130

Timings:

8 AM to 5 PM.
Monday to Saturday

Islamabad:

Address: 9th Ave, F 8/1 F-8, Islamabad, 44220, Pakistan. Contact: (051) 9261993
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8AM–1:15PM, 2–5PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Timings:

9 AM to 5 PM.
Monday to Friday

Karachi:

Clifton Branch: 5th Zamzama St, Neelam Colony (Nearest landmarks: Do Talwar and Mohatta Palace). Contact: (021) 99250526
Korangi Branch: Sector 6A, main causeway, Korangi.
Nazimabad Branch: Nawab Siddique Ali Khan Rd, A-9 Block 4 D/3. Contact: (021) 39926050-6
Baldia Town Branch: Traffic Training Institute Baldia Town, Saeedabad (Nearest Landmark: Hub Chowki).

Timings:

Monday to Saturday: 9am till 4pm
Friday: 9am till 12.30pm
Lunch hours: 1:00pm till 1.30pm everyday (except Friday)
All the license centers in Karachi mentioned above have the same timings.

Quetta:

Spinny Road, Hudda Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. Contact: (081) 9213316

Timings:

9 AM to 5 PM
Monday to Saturday

Peshawar:

Gulbahar, GT Road, Peshawar. Contact: (091) 9210383, (091) 9210943

Timings:

9 AM to 5 PM
Monday to Friday

Conclusion

You should not be driving without a valid driving license. If your driving license has expired, depending upon where you live, you can have it renewed in no time. This guide contains all the information about driving license renewal in Pakistan you need to know before heading to your nearest license making center.

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