DLIMS Punjab Licence Renewal 2026: Fee, Documents, Process

If your driving licence in Punjab has expired or is about to expire, you do not need to stand in a queue at a licensing centre anymore. Punjab's Driving License Issuance Management System (DLIMS) portal lets you renew your licence online, pay the fee through a PSID (Public Service Identifier), and have the renewed licence dispatched to you. This guide walks you through the whole process.

What is DLIMS?

DLIMS is the official online platform of Punjab Traffic Police for driving licences. On the DLIMS 2.0 portal you can apply for a new licence, renew an expired one, or apply for a duplicate, track your application status, verify a licence, and download an e-licence. The portal handles motorcycle, car and jeep, rickshaw, LTV, HTV, tractor and international driving licences across Punjab, and it is integrated with the Maryam Ki Dastak citizen services programme.

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Step-by-step: how to renew your licence on DLIMS 2.0

The official DLIMS 2.0 portal lists the renewal journey in six stages. Here is how it works in practice:

1. Create your account and log in. Go to dlims.punjab.gov.pk and sign up with your name, CNIC, mobile number, email and a password. If you already have an account, just log in.
2. Fill the application form. Select the Renew option, choose your licence type (Regular Licence for most renewals), then search your citizen profile by entering your CNIC number, licence number and licence issue date. Fill in the remaining details accurately, including your renewal duration.
3. Get your PSID. After submitting the form, the system generates a unique PSID (Public Service Identifier). This is your fee payment slip and reference number. It shows the exact amount payable, so pay only the amount on the PSID.
4. Pay the fee. Once the payment is processed, you receive a payment confirmation. Payment options include online banking channels and mobile wallets supported by the portal.
5. Wait for approval. Your application goes through an administrative review. When it is approved, the portal notifies you.
6. Processing and dispatch. After approval, the renewed driving licence is processed and dispatched to you.

You can track your application at any point from the portal, and Punjab has moved to smart card licences, so your renewed licence arrives as a durable smart card rather than the old paper booklet.

Renewal fee in Punjab

Punjab publishes one official fee table through DLIMS and Dastak. The fees reported as of September 2026 for a one-year regular licence renewal are:

• Motorcycle: Rs 450 licence fee plus Rs 480 courier
• Car or jeep: Rs 1,350 licence fee plus Rs 480 courier
• LTV: Rs 1,850 licence fee plus Rs 480 courier
• Duplicate licence: around Rs 100 to Rs 200 plus Rs 480 courier

You can renew for 1 to 5 years, and the fee increases with the duration you choose. Important: fee schedules are revised from time to time, and third-party websites sometimes show outdated figures. The safest rule is to check the exact amount on the PSID the portal generates for your application and pay only that amount.

A late fine is charged if you renew after your licence has expired, so it pays to renew before the expiry date. The exact fine is shown on the portal when you apply.

Documents you need

• Original CNIC (front and back scan for online application)
• Original driving licence
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Medical fitness certificate: this is required for applicants above 60 years of age and for professional categories such as LTV and HTV drivers, issued by a registered medical practitioner. If you are unsure whether it applies to you, the portal flags it during the application.

Keep your scans clear and within the portal's file size limits. Blurred uploads are one of the common reasons applications get delayed or rejected.

Common mistakes to avoid

• CNIC mismatch: the CNIC on your application must exactly match the one on your licence record.
• Unpaid late fine: clear any late fee shown before submitting, or your application stalls.
• Pending e-challans: traffic e-challans should be cleared before you renew.
• Waiting too long: if a licence has been expired for a very long time, a fresh driving test may be required.

Where to get help

For driving licence related queries, DLIMS lists the following official contact channels: emergency number 15, phone 042-99202892, and email info@dlims.punjab.gov.pk. You can also visit a Police Khidmat Markaz or use the Dastak doorstep service for in-person assistance.

FAQ

Can I renew my Punjab driving licence online?
Yes. The DLIMS 2.0 portal at dlims.punjab.gov.pk is the official online route for licence renewal in Punjab.

How many years can I renew my licence for?
Renewals can be taken for 1 to 5 years. The fee increases with the duration you select.

Do I need a medical certificate for renewal?
It is required for applicants above 60 and for professional categories such as LTV and HTV drivers. The portal will indicate it if it applies to you.

How do I know the exact fee?
The portal generates a PSID after you submit the form, and the PSID shows the exact payable amount. Always pay that figure rather than relying on third-party fee charts.

Will I get a paper licence or a smart card?
Punjab has shifted to smart card driving licences, so renewals are issued as smart cards.

Sources: https://dlims.punjab.gov.pk/ ; https://trafficpolice.punjab.gov.pk/