Motorcycle License Renewal: Everything You Need to Know

For a regular biker, knowing the price of motorcycles is important, but having a valid driving license is even more crucial. Riding without a license is a punishable offense by law. Similarly, renewing an expired motorcycle license is mandatory; otherwise, it is treated the same as riding without a license.
Generally, the validity of a motorcycle driving license in Bangladesh is 10 years. According to the Road Safety Act 2018, motorcycle licenses must be renewed every 10 years.
Problems You May Face If You Don’t Renew Your License
To ride daily without hassles, renewing your driving license is essential. From the day your license expires, you get 15 days to apply online for renewal without paying any fine.
If you fail to renew within this period, you’ll be charged a fine of 230 BDT for each year of delay. On top of that, if caught by traffic police with an expired license, you may face additional fines.
Online Driving License Renewal Process
Step 1: Required Documents and Bank Deposit
You’ll need the following documents for renewing your motorcycle license:
- Photocopy of driving license
- Photocopy of National ID (NID)
- Attested copy of Citizen Certificate (from ward councilor office for city corporation areas)
- 4 passport-sized photos
- Original expired driving license card
For bank deposit, you need to get your expired license photocopy attested by the renewal officer at BRTA. Submit this photocopy with the bank form while paying the fee.
If you apply within 15 days after expiry, the fee will be 2427 BDT for a non-professional license and 1565 BDT for a professional license. After 15 days, an additional fine of 200 BDT will be charged for each year of delay.
Step 2: Fill Out and Submit Forms
- License Renewal Form: If married, provide spouse’s name and mobile number; if unmarried, provide father’s or mother’s name. The form can be collected online: Renewal Form.
- Medical Form: Must be tested and attested by an MBBS doctor. Available for download: Medical Form.
Attach photos to both forms. Then submit them along with NID, expired license, bank slip, citizen certificate, and medical certificate.
Professional License Renewal
For professional licenses, print and fill out the Professional Form, submit police verification report and photos, and retake the practical test. If all documents are correct, a duplicate license will be issued, which you can use until you receive the biometric SMS.
Step 3: Provide Biometrics
On the date given via SMS from BRTA, visit the office to provide fingerprints and a photo. At this time, you will receive a computer copy.
Step 4: Collect Smart Card
Three months after providing biometrics, you can collect your smart card driving license from the BRTA office.
Final Words
By following these steps, you can easily renew your motorcycle license and continue riding safely on the roads without any worries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I renew my driving license online?
Download the renewal form from the BRTA website. The medical form is also available there. While the application can be submitted online, the final processing must be done at the BRTA office.
How can I check my driving license online?
Install the DL Checker app from Google Play Store. Enter your DL number, reference number, and date of birth to check license status, validity, and other details.
How can I get an online driving license?
Login to the BRTA Service Portal, upload the required documents, and apply for a learner’s license. The system will generate a learner’s license which can be printed and used for training.