Learner's License
Need for a Driving Licence
No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him by the Licensing Authority, authorising him to drive the vehicle.
Licensing Authorities
he Joint Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner and the Regional Transport Officers are the Licensing Authorities. The Administrative Officers and Motor Vehicle Inspectors are the Additional Licensing Authorities.
Age limit to obtain Driving Licence
- An applicant under the age of eighteen years shall be granted a learner's license to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring a learner's license.
- The applicant who has completed the age of eighteen years of age is eligible to apply for a driving licence to drive a motor vehicle other than a transport vehicle.
- An applicant who has completed twenty years of age will be eligible for applying for a licence to drive a transport vehicle.
Renewal License
Need for a Driving Licence
An application for renewal shall be entertained not more than one month before the date of expiry of the licence. If the application is late for more than five years after the date of expiry of the licence, the applicant should undergo all the formalities to obtain a fresh licence.
If the application for renewal is made previous to, or not more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of its expiry. If the application is made more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the licence, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of receipt of proper application. In such cases a fee of Rs. 30/- will be realised.
Requirements
- Driving Licence.
- Application Form No.2.
- Form No.1 (Self-declaration as to the physical fitness for Non-Transport Vehicles)
or - Form No. 1A (Medical Certificate for Transport Vehicles only).
- Fees as prescribed along with user charges
Duplicate Licence
A duplicate driving licence will be issued in the following circumstances
- When the licence is lost or destroyed
- When the licence is defaced or torn or completely written up
- When the photograph affixed to the licence requires replacement
Requirements
- Application in Form - 2
- Original licence written or defaced if available.
- Attested photocopies of DL if available in case of loss of licence.
- Fees as prescribed along with user charges
Addition Of Class
Addition to a new Class of Vehicle to a Driving Licence
A person holding a driving licence for Motor Cycle may similarly apply for addition of a light motor vehicle at any time.
Documents Required
International Driving Permit
International Driving Permit
International Driving Permit will be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Indian Licence and who is a resident of India. The application shall be made in Form 2 or in writing to the RTO within whose jurisdiction the applicant resides, specifying the countries to be visited and the duration of stay etc.
Requirements
- Valid driving Licence held by the applicant and copies thereon.
- Copies of Passport, Visa ( where applicable) and Air ticket for verification.
- Fees as prescribed along with user charges.