Smart Card Licence in Bangalore

Upgrade an old paper licence to a chip smart card.

In short

To convert a paper or laminated driving licence to a chip-based smart card in Bangalore, submit a clear scan of your existing licence with a photo, signature and address proof. Your licence number and validity stay the same. The smart card is posted to you in about 10 to 15 days with no RTO visit.

Still carrying a paper or laminated licence? We convert it to the modern chip-based smart-card licence — durable, tamper-proof and accepted everywhere.

Your licence number and validity stay exactly the same.

How to apply — step by step

Share your paper licenceUpload a clear scan of your existing licence.
File the smart-card requestWe submit the conversion application.
Smart card dispatchedYour chip-based smart-card licence is posted to you.

Documents required for smart card licence

Existing paper / laminated licence — original + self-attested photocopy
Identity proof — self-attested photocopy
Address proof — self-attested photocopy
Age / date-of-birth proof — self-attested photocopy
2–3 recent passport-size photographs
Form 1 self-declaration (Form 1A medical only if 40+ or commercial)
Biometrics (photo, signature, fingerprints) captured at the RTO

Cost and timeline

Our service charge for smart card licence in Bangalore starts at ₹699. It typically takes 10–15 days, with 0 RTO visit(s) on your part — usually none.

Why choose Shariff for this

Same number & validity
Durable chip card
No RTO visit needed
Accepted across India

Frequently asked questions

Will my licence number change?

No. The smart card carries the same licence number and validity as your paper licence.

Will my licence number change when I get a smart card?

No. The smart-card licence carries the same licence number and the same validity as your old paper licence; only the format changes.

Do I have to visit the RTO to get a smart-card licence?

No. The conversion is handled without an RTO visit. We file the request and the chip smart card is posted to your address.