How to Renew Driving License

5.8K [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Renew driving license in Sri Lanka” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b” google_fonts=”font_family:Abel%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This post about the renewal of driving license in Sri Lanka.  In 2019, Sri Lanka government was introduced a new driving license for all vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. After that, every citizen should renew their license every 8 years.  Follow these steps bellow

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You have to bring the following documents for the renewal of driving license

1. Current driving license.
2. National Identity Card or a valid passport with the national identity card number.
3. Medical Fitness certificate obtained from the Sri Lanka National Transport Institute within a period of six months.

You can take medical from following one of the branches –

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Latest driving license renewal tips:  Go really really early for the medical.  I went to 08:30 and my medical took 5 hours!. Either do from another place then at RMB itll be about 3hrs. Light vehicle medical is rs. 800/-[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po1fkUStCuA” align=”center” title=” How to renew Driving Licence / Sri Lanka” css=”.vc_custom_1554450798456{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Extension of the driving license for heavy vehicles.

1. Should be a holder of a license for light vehicles (only B and B1 vehicle classes) for a minimum of 2 years prior to the date of application.
2. To obtain a license for light motor bus and motor lorry category the minimum height should be 4 feet 10 inches. A minimum height of 5 feet is required to obtain a license for Motor bus and motor lorry category.
3. It is possible to register and face the written test on completion of 20 years of age.
4. In the event of passing the written test, a learners’ permit is issued for a maximum period up to 18 months.
5. A holder of such permit can practice driving.
6. 21 years of age has to be completed to face the practical test and a minimum of 3 months should have passed since obtaining the learners’ permit.
7. It is compulsory for the applicant to face the practical test and pass it.
8. Aptitude Medical Certificate obtained from the National Transport Medical Institution within a period not exceeding 6 months

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Article Special thanks go to – Amazing Destinations Facebook Page[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Read More About – How to Get a Sri Lankan Driver’s License[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]