Punjab Driving Licence Renewal 2026: Dastak Online Apply, Fee and Medical Guide

Your Punjab driving licence has an expiry date, and driving with an expired licence can bring a fine and trouble at any traffic check. The good news is that renewal no longer means a full day at a government office. This guide covers Punjab driving licence renewal only: who can renew online, what it costs, what documents you need, and how the new smart card reaches you.

Renewal is a different task from tracking a licence that is already in process, and it is also different from applying for a first licence. If your licence is already printed and on its way, use the tracking service instead. If it has expired or is about to expire, follow the renewal steps below.

Renewal, Tracking and New Licence: Know the Difference

Drivers often mix up three different services, and choosing the wrong one wastes days. Renewal extends a licence you already hold. Tracking follows a card that is already printed. A new licence requires tests and cannot be completed online alone.

• Renewal: For a licence that is valid, about to expire, or recently expired, completed online with a fee payment and, where needed, a biometric visit.
• Tracking: For checking where a printed card is in delivery, using your CNIC on the DLIMS tracking service.
• New licence: For a first regular licence, which still requires a sign test and a road driving test in person at a licensing centre.
• Learner permit: A separate first step before a regular licence, with its own renewal route on the same platform.
• Duplicate licence: For a lost or damaged card, a different service from renewal, though it uses the same platform.
• International licence: Renewal of an international driving permit is also listed as a separate online service.

Where to Renew in 2026: Dastak and DLIMS

As of September 2026, driving licence applications in Punjab run through Dastak, the province’s one-window platform for government services, while DLIMS, the Driving License Information Management System built by PITB for the Punjab Traffic Police, remains the system that holds licence records, issues the e-licence and tracks delivery. The DLIMS home page now directs applicants to Dastak for applications.

• Apply on Dastak: Open the Dastak website or app and choose the renewal of regular licence service.
• Verify on DLIMS: After issue, verify your licence and download your e-licence through DLIMS using your CNIC and date of birth.
• Track delivery: Follow the card’s dispatch and delivery status through the DLIMS tracking service.
• Check before applying: Service pages can change, so read the Dastak service page for renewal once more before you pay.
• Official platforms only: Use only the official Dastak and DLIMS platforms, and never hand your CNIC and payment details to an unofficial website.

Documents You Need for Renewal

Renewal needs fewer documents than a first licence, because your record already exists. The main additions are a fresh photograph and, for some drivers, a medical certificate.

• CNIC: Your valid Computerised National Identity Card, which is the key to your existing licence record.
• Old licence details: Your current or expired licence number and category, so the system can match your record.
• Fresh photograph: A clear, recent face photograph, uploaded as directed or captured at a centre if biometric verification is required.
• Medical certificate: A medical certificate signed by a government doctor is required if you are above 50 years of age, or if you hold an LTV licence.
• Clear challan record: Guides report that outstanding traffic e-challans should be cleared before renewal, so check your challan status first.
• Mobile number: A working mobile number for one-time codes and status messages during the application.

Step-by-Step Renewal Process Online

Follow the steps in order, and do not skip the payment slip stage. The PSID, a payment slip number generated by the system, is what every payment channel asks for.

• Step 1, sign in: Sign in to Dastak with your CNIC and password, or create an account if you do not have one.
• Step 2, choose renewal: Select the renewal of regular licence service and confirm your existing licence details on screen.
• Step 3, upload documents: Upload a clear photograph and, where required, the medical certificate signed by a government doctor.
• Step 4, generate PSID: Generate the payment slip for your renewal fee and courier charge, and note the PSID number.
• Step 5, pay the fee: Pay the PSID through an ATM, online banking, mobile banking or a wallet that accepts government receipts.
• Step 6, biometric visit if needed: Visit a licensing centre for biometric verification and a new photograph if the system asks for it, especially when verification fails online.
• Step 7, receive the card: The smart card is printed centrally and sent by courier, and you can download the e-licence once the licence is issued.

Renewal Fee by Category for One Year

The fee table below is the official DLIMS and Dastak table as reported in September 2026 for a regular licence for one year. Renewal does not carry the test fee, because the test fee applies only to a first licence. The courier charge of Rs 480 applies to every category.

• Confirm on the slip: Always confirm the exact amount on your own payment slip before paying, because fees can be revised.
• Longer validity: Fees above are for one year; if you renew for a longer period, the licence fee rises accordingly while the courier charge stays the same.
• Late renewal: Renewing after expiry may add a late fee depending on how long the licence has been expired, so check the slip carefully.

Expired Licences, Delivery and Common Problems

A recently expired licence is a simple renewal. A licence that has been expired for a very long time is a different case, and delivery also needs attention, because the card travels by courier after central printing.

• Recently expired: Renew online in the normal way, pay the fee shown on the slip, and complete a biometric visit only if asked.
• Long-expired licences: Guides report that a licence expired for more than five years may require a fresh driving test, so confirm your position on the service page before applying.
• Card printing: Cards are printed centrally in Lahore and dispatched by courier, so allow time after approval for delivery.
• Delivery window: Guides report dispatch-to-delivery of about 5 to 10 working days within a city and 10 to 21 working days in remote areas.
• Card not received: If the tracking status shows dispatched for more than 21 days, contact your nearest licensing authority or the Punjab Police helpline 1787.
• E-licence backup: Download the e-licence from DLIMS once issued, so you have proof of a valid licence while the card is in transit.
• Wrong photograph: A blurred or old photograph is a common rejection reason, so upload a clear, recent photo with a plain background.

Conclusion

Punjab driving licence renewal in 2026 is an online task for most drivers: apply on Dastak, pay the PSID, complete a biometric visit only if asked, and receive the smart card by courier. A motorcycle renewal for one year costs Rs 930 including courier, and a car or jeep renewal costs Rs 1,830. Drivers above 50 and LTV holders need a medical certificate from a government doctor. Renew before expiry, clear any outstanding challans first, and keep the e-licence as backup. Start on the official Dastak portal at dastak.punjab.gov.pk, and verify and download your e-licence on dlims.punjab.gov.pk.

FAQs

How do I renew my Punjab driving licence online?
Apply through Dastak, upload a photograph and medical certificate if required, generate the PSID, pay the fee, and complete a biometric visit only if the system asks for one.

What is the car driving licence renewal fee in Punjab?
For one year, a car or jeep renewal costs Rs 1,350 plus a Rs 480 courier charge, a total of Rs 1,830. A motorcycle renewal totals Rs 930.

Do I need a medical certificate for renewal?
Yes, if you are above 50 years of age or hold an LTV licence. The certificate must be signed by a government doctor.

Is this the same as DLIMS tracking?
No. Renewal extends your licence, while tracking follows a card that is already printed and dispatched. Both services are reached through the same official systems but serve different purposes.

How long does the renewed card take to arrive?
Guides report about 5 to 10 working days within a city and 10 to 21 working days in remote areas after dispatch. Download the e-licence in the meantime.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.