FRSC says renewal is faster, but many drivers still wait weeks. From your recent experience, how many days did it take from application to card pickup?
Which centers are efficient? Any documents that people forget and must return with? Please also share whether the temporary slip suffices for checkpoints and insurance claims in practice.
Timelines people actually see: Capturing + eye test same day, but printing varies 3–21 working days depending on center and printer stock. Some centers issue the temporary slip on the spot, which police generally accept, but keep a digital copy on your phone as backup. If you applied online, carry the printout, old licence, NIN, and proof of payment. Applicants are often delayed for forgetting the old licence or for mismatched biodata.
Speed tips: Go to centers that also handle commercial fleet renewals; throughput is better, printers are maintained, and card stock is replenished faster. Arrive before 8 a.m., and insist on being captured the same day. If printing drags beyond two weeks, ask for the card status sheet at the desk — it pushes the operator to re-queue your job. Finally, store the helpline numbers from the capture room; a polite daily follow-up gets your card on the next print batch.
