As you are sitting at home in the present crisis moreover the nation is going through the “unlock phase”, If you are wondering” how to apply for driving licence?” and realized how confusing and puzzling it is.
Thus, we dug deep into it and this is what we found out.
Driving licence is applied online through government website sarathi parivahan.
Application for Driving Licence form are available on https://sathi.parivahan.gov.in which includes driving licence form, learners licence and also international driving licence form.
A drivers licence can reproduce as an identification proof.
Therefore, either misplaced or stolen, you should lodge an FIR in your respected police station, after that apply for a duplicate Driver’s licence
The process of applying for a driver’s licence includes filling your personal information in the form, submitting documents, paying application fees and schedule a driving licence test.
You not required to schedule a driving licence test if you are applying for Learner’s Licence.
Your licence will be awarded to you by post. As a result, of you passing the test
There are three types of driving licence.
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Learner’s licence
A Learner’s licence can be given to a person who is willing to learn driving a vehicle. It is a temporary licence valid for six months.
Only after completing 30 days of driving lessons, a person is allowed to apply for driving licence
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Driver’s licence (Private)
A Driver’s licence is obtained by people who have completed their training for driving a vehicle.
It is mandatory to hold a Driver’s licence if you want to drive a vehicle in India.
One cannot drive a commercial vehicle with a Private Driving licence.
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Driver’s licence (Commercial)
Obtaining a driving licence for commercial use is kind of difficult. On the other hand, getting a Driver’s licence (DL) for private use.
The age limit is 3 years along with driving licence for private use, which is 21 years.
Driving a commercial vehicle means taking responsibility for other individuals travelling in it.
it is necessary to carry a fitness certificate while driving a commercial vehicle.
This is why it is necessary to carry a fitness certificate while driving a commercial vehicle.
INTRODUCTION
Types of Driving licence
Age limit to obtain Driving Licence
Documents needed for the application
Other Requirements
THE PROCEDURE OF ONLINE APPLICATION FOR LEARNER’S LICENCE
PERMANENT DRIVER’S LICENCE
THE PROCEDURE OF ONLINE APPLICATION FOR DRIVER’S LICENCE
INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE
Requirements
Fees and Charges
APPLICATION FOR DRIVER’S LICENCE THROUGH OFFLINE METHOD
CONCLUSION
Age limit to obtain Driving Licence
- An applicant above sixteen years of age is eligible to apply for a driving licence to drive a motorcycle with engine capacity below 55 cc subject to the condition that the parent or guardian should furnish a declaration in the manner prescribed.
- The applicant who is above 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 is above twenty years of age will be eligible to apply for driving licence to drive a transport vehicle.
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/learners-licence
Documents needed for the application
Before applying for driver’s licence we would highly recommend you to scan your document of address and age proof, scan your passport size photograph and signature
Documents needed for the application of driver’s licence according to India today Age proof: requires any of the documents below:
- Birth certificate
- Pan card
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Passport
- 10th Class mark sheet
- Proof of Address required for Driver’s licence
Permanent proof of address: (anyone of the following document is required)
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Self-owned house agreement
- Electricity bill (issued in applicants name)
- LIC bond
- Voters ID Card
- Ration card
Current Proof of Address (any one from the following):
- Rental agreement and electricity bill
- Rental agreement and LPG bill
Other Requirements
- Duly filled application form (to get the application form for a driver’s licence, visit the nearest RTO or download it from the online portal for your state)
- 6 passport size photographs (when applying for Learner’s licence)
- 1 passport size photograph (when applying for driving licence)
- Application fees: A If you are staying in other cities, as current address proof, you can present the rental agreement with one recent utility bill copy which can be a gas bill or an electricity bill.
- Medical Certificate is mandatory for all applicants over the age of 40 years.
A certified government doctor can issue a medical certificate by Form 1 A and 1.
THE PROCEDURE OF ONLINE APPLICATION FOR LEARNER’S LICENCE
First visit the Government of India, Ministry of Roads and Highways website portal
https://sathi.parivahan.gov.in
Or follow the link https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do
Choose “apply online” and from the drop- down select” new driving licence” or the appropriate option, you require.
Read the instruction and press on ”continue”
Select the appropriate choice and press on the “submit” button.
Fill in your personal information
Read the instruction marked in Red
And then press on ”submit”
You will be asked to upload the passport size photograph.
Finally, a web application number will be generated for the status of your application.
https://itzeazy.in/blog/2017/05/03/how-to-apply-for-driving-licence-online/
PERMANENT DRIVER’S LICENCE
The Facility of online slot booking for the test of competence of driving licence has been provided. Please visit the website for scheduling an appointment.
An application in Form 4, for a permanent driving licence, shall be made along with the Learners’ Licence obtained for such class of vehicle.
- The applicant will qualify to appear for the test of competence. Most importantly, they hold a valid Learners’ Licence for at least 30 days.
- The competent authority conducts the test of competence.
- The applicant should bring a vehicle of the type to which the application relates.
- The applicant should cooperate with the officer conducting the test.
- The applicants will be tested regarding his capability to drive the vehicle and his ability to perform the tasks specified in Rule-15(2) of the CMVR.
- Fees as prescribed along with user charges
- The candidate who successfully passes the test of competence is issued with a driving licence.
- The Licence is sent through speed post to the address furnished.
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/permanent-licence
THE PROCEDURE OF ONLINE APPLICATION FOR DRIVER’S LICENCE
- Visit the government website https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in or follow the link https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do and schedule an appointment for the test of competence. In other cases schedule an appointment directly at the Office Concerned.
Select the state your currently residing
Press “Continue”
Fill in the details and press “ok”
INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENCE
International Driving Permit will be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Indian Licence and who is a resident of India.
The International application for driving licence is available in the Government website in Form 4A
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/sites/default/files/DownloadForm/form4a.pdf.
Or submit in-writing to the RTO within whose jurisdiction the applicant resides and specifying the countries to be visited and the duration of stay etc
For more information you can read our article on International driver’s licence India .https://itzeazy.in/blog/2020/05/15/international-driving-license-india/
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.
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/international-driving-permit-0
Fees and Charges
the fees and charges may be subjected to change. it is different for different state or union territory.
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/licensing-related-fees-and-charges#
APPLICATION FOR DRIVING LICENCE THROUGH OFFLINE METHOD
The following are the steps to apply for driver’s licence through the offline method:
- Get the form from your nearest Roads and Transport Office (RTO)
- Fill the application form and submit with the appropriate document mentioned above.
- Schedule a slot for Driving licence test and pay the fees
- Once you clear your driving licence test, your driving licence will be sent to your address
https://itzeazy.in/blog/2017/10/30/rto-gurgaon/
RTO Bangalore
https://itzeazy.in/blog/2017/11/16/rto-bangalore/
A driving school can easily help their student to apply for driving licence.
Whether it is a learner’s licence or driving licence (private)
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, although the procedure is a little lengthy and tedious, it is for our safety and also for others but it is not difficult to apply for driving licence
We hope we have successfully explained the process of applying for a driving licence. The type of driver’s licence, fees and how it proceeds.
We hopefully eliminated the confusion of how the process of application of driver’s licence works and simplified the steps for you.
If not here is a quick recap,
To sum up, the process to apply for a driving licence includes collecting the form, filling your personal information furthermore submitting documents, paying your fees and finally schedule a driving licence test.
Below is a link to sample question bank which will help you with the driver’s licence test
https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/sites/default/files/DownloadForm/STALL_QB_ENGLISH_NEW.pdf
Resources
(n.d.). Retrieved September 05, 2020, from https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/driving-licence-0
(n.d.). Retrieved September 05, 2020, from https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do
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