An appropriate driving License is a legal requirement for operating any motor vehicle. A driver's license which is issued by the competent authority of any State/Union territory is valid throughout the Indian Union.

Learner's License :

Any person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle has to first obtain a learner's license for the purpose of learning. The person must then be tested before a permanent license is granted. A person should not be less than 20 years of age if he wants to learn to drive a transport vehicle.

Requirements :

 

• Proof of age : Documents accepted for proof of age are Birth/School Leaving Certificate, Passport, etc.
• Proof of residence : This can be supported by documents like the passport, ration card, electoral roll , electricity or telephone bill, etc.
• Medical Certificate : It is required only in case of transport vehicles and can be obtained from any registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.
• Photograph : 3 copies of passport size.
• Fee : Rs.60 for Scooter/M.Cycle/Car/Jeep/Tractor is charged.

 

Permanent License :

A Permanent license of the appropriate class will be granted after the successful completion of a driving test conducted by the RTO. The test for the issue of the Permanent license is conducted after a minimum of 42 days from the date of issue of the learner's license. In case of failure, a retest can be requested but not before a period of 7 days.

Requirements :

 

• Photograph: 3 copies passport size
• Fee: Rs. 400/- for Scooter/M.Cycle/Car/Jeep/Tractor are charged.

 

Where to Apply :

Approach your local zonal office of the Licensing Authority zonal offices.

Documents Required for Renewal of Licence for Private Licence:

 

1. Application in Form No.9. Rs. 200 is charged for renewal of license in time.
2. Two copies of your recent passport size photograph.
3. Driving licence held.
4. Proof of age and residence.
5. Medical form No.1 self declaration of physical fitness.

For Commercial Licence:

The above documents as used in Private Licence Medical form No.1 A in all cases. Driver refreshing Training certificate in case of HMV.