Punjab charges driving licence fees per year of validity: Rs 450 a year for a motorcycle, Rs 1,350 for a car and Rs 1,850 for LTV, HTV and PSV. A fresh licence adds a test fee of Rs 50 to Rs 200, and every printed licence adds Rs 480 for courier.
Pick the service and category, then the number of years (1 to 5). For a late renewal, choose how late you are and the calculator adds the DLIMS fine.
Punjab fee for a new licence, by category
From the DLIMS fee table. The fee a year is multiplied by the years you choose, up to 5. Test fee and Rs 480 courier are added once.
| Category | Test | Fee a year | New, 1 year | New, 5 years | Duplicate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs 50 | Rs 450 | Rs 980 | Rs 2,780 | Rs 580 |
| Rickshaw | Rs 100 | Rs 400 | Rs 980 | Rs 2,580 | Rs 580 |
| Car or jeep | Rs 150 | Rs 1,350 | Rs 1,980 | Rs 7,380 | Rs 630 |
| Motorcycle and car | Rs 200 | Rs 1,350 | Rs 2,030 | Rs 7,430 | Rs 680 |
| LTV | Rs 150 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 2,480 | Rs 9,880 | Rs 630 |
| Motorcycle and LTV | Rs 200 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 2,530 | Rs 9,930 | Rs 680 |
| HTV | not listed | Rs 1,850 | Rs 680 | ||
| LTV or HTV with PSV | not listed | Rs 1,850 | Rs 680 | ||
| Agricultural tractor | Rs 50 | Rs 950 | Rs 1,480 | Rs 5,280 | Rs 680 |
| Commercial tractor | Rs 100 | Rs 1,400 | Rs 1,980 | Rs 7,580 | Rs 580 |
Where you hold two categories, such as motorcycle and car, the higher category's fee applies. HTV and PSV are not listed in the fresh licence table; their yearly fee comes from the renewal table.
Punjab driving licence fee for 5 years
Most people take the longest validity to avoid another visit to the licensing centre:
| Licence | Test | 5 years of fee | Courier | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs 50 | Rs 2,250 | Rs 480 | Rs 2,780 |
| Car or jeep | Rs 150 | Rs 6,750 | Rs 480 | Rs 7,380 |
| Motorcycle and car | Rs 200 | Rs 6,750 | Rs 480 | Rs 7,430 |
| LTV | Rs 150 | Rs 9,250 | Rs 480 | Rs 9,880 |
A 1 year car licence is Rs 1,980, so each extra year costs only Rs 1,350 more. Other provinces work differently: Islamabad charges a flat fee and Sindh one fee for 3 or 5 years. The driving licence fee calculator compares all three.
Punjab renewal fee and late fines
Renewal fee for one year, and the fine DLIMS lists for each delay:
| Category | A year | 1 to 3 months late | 3 months to 1 year | 1 year late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs 450 | Rs 225 | Rs 450 | Rs 1,125 |
| Rickshaw | Rs 400 | Rs 200 | Rs 400 | Rs 1,000 |
| Car or jeep | Rs 1,350 | Rs 675 | Rs 1,350 | Rs 3,375 |
| Motorcycle and car | Rs 1,350 | Rs 675 | Rs 1,350 | Rs 3,375 |
| LTV | Rs 1,850 | Rs 925 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 4,625 |
| Motorcycle and LTV | Rs 1,850 | Rs 925 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 4,625 |
| HTV | Rs 1,850 | Rs 925 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 4,625 |
| LTV or HTV with PSV | Rs 1,850 | Rs 925 | Rs 1,850 | Rs 4,625 |
| Agricultural tractor | Rs 950 | Rs 475 | Rs 950 | Rs 2,375 |
| Commercial tractor | Rs 1,400 | Rs 700 | Rs 1,400 | Rs 3,500 |
Rs 480 courier is added to every renewal. The fine is added once, on top of the yearly fees.
Worked examples
Car licence renewed 2 months late, for 5 years.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rs 1,350 a year x 5 | Rs 6,750 |
| Fine, 1 to 3 months late | Rs 675 |
| Courier | Rs 480 |
| Total | Rs 7,905 |
Renewed on time, the same licence would cost Rs 7,230. Renewing before the expiry date saves the fine.
Motorcycle and car on one licence, new, 3 years. Test fee Rs 200, the car fee applies to both: Rs 1,350 x 3 = Rs 4,050, courier Rs 480. Rs 4,730.
Lost LTV licence. Duplicate Rs 150 plus Rs 480 courier, Rs 630. An HTV or combined licence is Rs 200 plus courier, Rs 680.
Tractors, rickshaws and the international licence
Rickshaw drivers pay Rs 400 a year and a Rs 100 test fee. An agricultural tractor licence is Rs 950 a year with a Rs 50 test, and a commercial tractor Rs 1,400 a year with a Rs 100 test. A licence for an invalid carriage is free apart from the Rs 480 courier.
The international driving licence is issued for 1 or 3 years at the same yearly fee as your category. A car holder going abroad for three years pays Rs 1,350 x 3 = Rs 4,050, plus courier, Rs 4,530. An LTV or HTV holder pays Rs 6,030 for three years.
Before the licence you need a learner permit, Rs 500 per category through DLIMS online. Once you have your car, see the Punjab token tax for yearly vehicle tax.
Fees from the Punjab Police DLIMS fee structure for 2026-27. The fee is stated for one year, and a licence can be issued for 1 to 5 years. The largest fine, in the column headed '1 Year', is the one for renewing a year or more late. Ask the licensing centre if your licence expired long ago, as a fresh test may be needed.
Questions people ask
What is the car driving licence fee in Punjab?
Rs 1,350 a year plus a Rs 150 test fee and Rs 480 courier. One year costs Rs 1,980 and five years cost Rs 7,380.
What is the late fee for renewing a licence in Punjab?
DLIMS adds half a year's fee if you are 1 to 3 months late, a full year's fee at 3 months to a year, and two and a half times the yearly fee at one year late. For a car that is Rs 675, Rs 1,350 or Rs 3,375.
How many years can a Punjab licence be made for?
One to five years. The fee is charged for each year, so a longer licence costs more but saves repeat visits and courier charges.
Why is Rs 480 added to every licence?
It is the courier charge for delivering the printed licence card to your address. DLIMS adds it to fresh licences, renewals, duplicates and international licences.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.