Renewing your private driver's license via Absher in 4 steps | 2024 Guide
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rapid digital transformation, the Ministry of Interior, through its "Absher" e-platform, continues to develop its services to streamline procedures for citizens and residents. One of the most prominent services that has been simplified is the renewal of private driver's licenses, which can now be completed in minutes without the need to visit traffic departments. This reflects the Kingdom's commitment to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 in improving quality of life and enhancing the efficiency of government services.
Steps to renew a private driver's license
The "Absher" platform explained through its FAQ guide that the process of renewing a private driver's license has become easier and smoother, as it can be completed electronically by following the following four steps:
- Log in to the "Absher" platform using your digital identity (username and password).
- Click on the "My Services" tab from the main menu.
- Select "Traffic Services" from the list of available services.
- Click on the "Renew Driving License" option and follow the instructions to complete the process.
Digital Vehicle Plate Wallet Services
In addition to licensing services, the Absher platform offers an advanced service for vehicle enthusiasts and owners: the "Digital Vehicle Plate Wallet." This service allows users to manage their plates with high flexibility, whether those plates are on their current vehicles or were purchased from online auctions. The wallet's services include the following:
- Create a digital wallet specifically for the paintings.
- The possibility of adding a license plate from a vehicle owned by the beneficiary to the wallet.
- Adding license plates from scrapped (damaged or sold for scrap) vehicles to the portfolio.
- Re-registering a license plate stored in the wallet on a new vehicle.
- Manage paintings purchased from online auctions and add them directly to the portfolio.
The importance of digital transformation in traffic services
This expansion of electronic services represents a qualitative leap in the Kingdom's traffic sector. Historically, license renewal and plate transfer procedures required extensive paperwork and time-consuming field visits. Today, thanks to a robust digital infrastructure, users can complete these transactions from anywhere, 24/7.
Official statistics indicate the enormous reliance on these digital channels, with the Absher platform (for individuals and businesses) recording more than 38 million electronic transactions last November. This impressive figure reflects users' confidence in the digital system and confirms the Ministry's success in automating procedures and reducing congestion in government offices, thus contributing to improved road safety and ensuring the regular and efficient processing of drivers' and vehicles' documents.
