If you live in Madinah, you can renew a driving licence on Absher without visiting a traffic office, as long as you meet a few conditions first. This guide follows the official Absher service page and the National Portal, and it lists the conditions, the fee, and each step.
Who can use the online renewal
According to Absher, the service covers private driving licences and motorcycle licences only. Before you start you need to (Absher: Renew driving licence):
- pay the renewal fee through government payments (SADAD) via your bank;
- pay any outstanding traffic violations;
- have less than 365 days left on your current licence;
- have a medical examination from an approved medical centre.
The National Portal summarises the same requirements: pay the fee and complete the medical check (my.gov.sa: Driving License Renewal).
What it costs
The Absher service page lists SAR 40 for each year of a private licence, and SAR 200 for a 10-year motorcycle licence. A separate delivery charge is paid by card at the end. The page does not give the delivery amount, so check the figure on screen.
Steps on Absher
- Log in to Absher and open My Services.
- Choose Traffic, then Renew Driving License.
- Read the terms and select Next.
- Check your details and pick a renewal period: 2, 5, or 10 years.
- Confirm, then enter your National Address for delivery.
- Review and pay the delivery charge by Visa, mada, or Mastercard.
Get your National Address right first
Delivery uses your registered National Address. If you moved within Madinah, say from Quba to Al-Aziziyah, update the address before you renew. Our first-month checklist for Madinah explains the National Address step.
Planning tips for Madinah families
- Pay violations first, or the system will not let you continue.
- Renewing a vehicle registration (istimara) is a different Absher service with different conditions, including valid insurance and inspection.
- For getting around while you wait, see our Madinah transport guide.
FAQ
Can I renew more than a year before expiry?
The Absher conditions say the licence must have less than 365 days left.
Do I need to visit the traffic department?
Not for this service if you meet the conditions. Absher also offers appointments for cases that need a visit.
How long can I renew for?
Two, five, or ten years, chosen during the steps.
Does this cover heavy vehicle licences?
No. The online service covers private and motorcycle licences only.
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