Sindh Driving Licence Renewal Fee 2026: Every Category, On Time and After 30 Days

A Sindh driving licence lasts 3 or 5 years. When it runs out, you do not sit the tests again. You renew it. The price depends on three things: your licence category, the length you choose, and whether you renew within 30 days or later. This guide lists every Sindh driving licence renewal fee, the extra charges, and the online steps DLS shows.

DLS is the licensing unit of Sindh Police. Its public website is dls.sindhpolice.gov.pk, and its helpline printed on every page is 021-35379999.

Sindh driving licence renewal fee for every category

The DLS fee table gives a renewal fee for 8 licence categories, in two time bands and two lengths. A car renewal is Rs 560 for 3 years within 30 days. Late, it rises to Rs 810. The 5 year option always costs more but saves a second visit.

A learner licence renewal is a flat Rs 100 in every category. A learner licence is the one year permit you hold before the permanent tests.

DLS labels the two time bands "Renewal within 30 days" and "Renewal after 30 days". The page does not say where the 30 days start. We read it as 30 days from the expiry date printed on your card, so the second band works as the late rate. Ask the helpline if your licence expired close to that line.

Late renewal costs about 45 per cent more

Renewing after the 30 day band costs between 40 and 49 per cent more than renewing on time. On a car licence for 5 years, waiting costs you an extra Rs 400. On an HTV and motorcycle licence for 5 years, it costs Rs 800 more.

Here is the extra you pay by waiting, for the 3 year option:

• Motorcycle: Rs 125 more (Rs 310 to Rs 435)
• Car, rickshaw or LTV: Rs 250 more (Rs 560 to Rs 810)
• Car and motorcycle, LTV and motorcycle, or HTV: Rs 375 more
• HTV and motorcycle: Rs 500 more (Rs 1,060 to Rs 1,560)

The amounts are small next to a traffic fine. Driving on an expired licence is the same as driving without one in a police check. So renew before the date on your card if you can.

Extra charges DLS lists on top of the renewal fee

DLS lists fixed charges next to the fee table: Rs 250 for lamination, Rs 65 for NADRA and Rs 100 for the medical. If all three apply, a car renewal for 3 years within 30 days comes to Rs 975.

The fixed charges on the same page are:

The page does not say which of these apply to a renewal. When we checked the older DLS Online calculator on 1 October 2026, it added lamination, NADRA and medical to every permanent licence. So for planning, add Rs 415 to the renewal fee, plus the courier charge. The exact bill is the one the system generates for you.

How to renew a Sindh driving licence online

The DLS website shows a renewal form in five stages: find your licence, check your details, upload a photo, pay, and get a receipt. DLS says the renewed card is processed in 3 to 5 working days and sent to your registered address.

1. Find your licence. Enter your CNIC number or your licence number on the renewal page.
2. Check your details. DLS says your name cannot be changed during renewal. You can update your address and phone number if they changed.
3. Upload a photo. DLS asks only for a recent photo, not older than 6 months. It adds that more documents may be needed because of your age or a medical condition.
4. Pay the fee. The fee page lists card payment, mobile banking and wallets, bank transfer, and cash at DLS offices.
5. Keep the receipt. DLS says the renewed licence is processed in 3 to 5 working days and delivered to the address on record.

DLS also says your current licence stays valid until the new one is issued. We did not run a renewal ourselves, because it needs a real expiring licence. Treat the steps as DLS describes them.

The separate DLS Online portal, dlsonline.sindhpolice.gov.pk, also has a renewal link. On 9 November 2026 it showed us a "Just a moment" security check page before loading. That check normally clears in a normal browser after a few seconds.

Renewing at a DLS branch instead

You can still renew in person. The DLS branch page lists what to bring: your original CNIC and a photocopy, passport size photos, your previous licence, a medical certificate if required, the fee receipt and any appointment confirmation.

Be careful with the branch addresses and phone numbers on the new site. On 9 November 2026 the branch page showed numbers such as +92-21-1234-5678 and a live queue counter. These look like sample entries, not real office lines. Call the main helpline, 021-35379999, before you travel. DLS also shows a WhatsApp number, 0370-0906774.

For first time applicants, the learner and test process is in our guide to getting a driving licence in Sindh. If you are abroad, see renewing an expired licence from abroad.

Common questions

What is the car licence renewal fee in Sindh?

Rs 560 for 3 years or Rs 860 for 5 years if you renew within 30 days. After 30 days it is Rs 810 or Rs 1,260. DLS lists lamination, NADRA and medical charges of Rs 415 in total on top.

What is the motorcycle licence renewal fee in Sindh?

Rs 310 for 3 years or Rs 460 for 5 years within 30 days, and Rs 435 or Rs 660 after 30 days, according to the DLS fee page.

Can I renew my Sindh driving licence online?

The DLS website shows an online renewal form. You search by CNIC or licence number, upload a recent photo and pay. DLS says the card is delivered in 3 to 5 working days.

Can I change my name when I renew?

No. The DLS renewal form says the name cannot be changed during renewal. A correction is a separate service, listed at Rs 310.

What is the Sindh DLS helpline number?

021-35379999, shown at the top of every page on dls.sindhpolice.gov.pk. The site also gives a WhatsApp number, 0370-0906774.

How much does a learner licence renewal cost in Sindh?

Rs 100 for every category, from motorcycle to HTV, on the DLS fee table.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked on 9 November 2026. Every renewal fee, fixed charge and payment method is from the Driving License Sindh fee structure page. The renewal steps, the 3 to 5 day delivery and the photo rule are from the DLS renewal page. The branch checklist is from the DLS branch page. We did not renew a licence or call the helpline. For licence checks, see our page on verifying a licence online.