Already have a driving licence but it has expired — or it is about to expire? Here is everything you need to know about renewing your driving licence in Odisha in 2025, including the process, documents required, and fees.
When Does Your Driving Licence Expire in Odisha?
In India, a regular driving licence (for non-transport vehicles like cars) is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or until the holder turns 50, whichever is earlier. After the age of 50, licences are renewed every 5 years. The expiry date is printed on your driving licence card.
Can You Drive with an Expired Driving Licence in Odisha?
No. Driving with an expired licence is a traffic offence in India. If caught by Bhubaneswar traffic police, you may be fined Rs. 500 or more. Always renew your licence before it expires or within 30 days of expiry to avoid penalties.
How to Renew Driving Licence in Odisha (2025)
You can renew your Odisha driving licence online or by visiting the Bhubaneswar RTO directly.
Online Renewal via Sarathi Parivahan
- Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
- Select Odisha as your state
- Click on Driving Licence Services and then Renewal of Driving Licence
- Enter your DL number and date of birth
- Fill in the renewal application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the renewal fee online
- Book an appointment at the Bhubaneswar RTO if a medical test is required (for licences of holders above 40 years of age)
- Visit the RTO on your appointment date and collect or receive your renewed DL by post
Offline Renewal at Bhubaneswar RTO
- Visit the Bhubaneswar Regional Transport Office in Rasulgarh
- Collect and fill Form LLD (Renewal of Driving Licence)
- Submit your documents at the counter
- Pay the fee
- If required, complete a medical test on site
- Your renewed licence will be sent to your registered address within 7 to 15 days
Documents Required for Driving Licence Renewal in Odisha
- Original expired or expiring driving licence
- Form 1 (Medical fitness certificate) — required for applicants above 40 years
- Aadhaar card or valid address proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Application fee payment receipt
Renewal Fees for Driving Licence in Odisha (2025)
- Renewal before expiry: Rs. 200
- Renewal within 30 days of expiry: Rs. 200 (no late fee)
- Renewal after 30 days of expiry: Rs. 200 plus late fee of Rs. 300
- Smart card DL: Rs. 200 additional
Need a Refresher Before Your Renewal?
If your licence has been expired for a long time and you feel your driving skills are rusty, a refresher course at Golden Hands Driving School in Bhubaneswar is a great idea before getting back on the road. Our refresher courses are short, flexible, and designed specifically for people who already know how to drive but need a confidence boost. Call or WhatsApp 9040040265 to book your refresher sessions. Open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.