A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle or vehicles. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicles Department through its Regional and Sub Regional Transport Offices. Any individual attaining an age of 18 year can apply for Driving Licence. Driving licence is issued separately for Light vehicles and Heavy vehicles and for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.
There are two stages of driving licence preparation i.e. preparation of learners licence and permanent driving licence. Every individual applying for driving licence has to first apply for learner licence, then at least one month after issuance of learner licence the person can apply for permanent driving licence. During learners licence, the person has to clear the driving test at the concerned RTO office.
Types of Licence
- National Driving Licence
- International Driving Licence
- Duplicate Driving Licence
- Renewal Driving Licence
Following are the documents required for driving licence preparation -
- Passport
- Ration card
- Water bill
- Voter's identity card
- Gas connection
- Bank account statement
Proof of Address: Any one of the following:
- Passport
- Pan Card
- High School Certificate
- LIC Policy
- 4 Passport size photographs