Getting a driving licence in India can be a daunting task if you are not clear on the procedure. It’s frustrating for us at On Road Motor Driving School to see how many students arrive ready for their driving test only to be in limbo because they didn’t have a key piece of documentation. To avoid any such delay, we have made a complete guide on a document required for driving licence in India for all states.
Importance of Proper Documentation
Driving licence is your official and permissive card to drive anywhere on roads of India. It is also widely recognised as the proof of identity and therefore the authorities do properly check all the documents before issuing the same. Filing the proper documents helps not just speed up, the process, but also ensures that your application does not get rejected.
Proof of Age
The first thing is age confirmation. It’s because we need to prove that you are eligible for various type of vehicles. In case of geared two-wheelers and cars, the age is 18. For commercial vehicles, you typically have to be at least 20, depending on the state. Accepted documents: Birth Certificate, Passport, PAN Card, High School Certificate.
Proof of Address
Your place of residence is also important for the driving licence request. They need to make sure you’re a resident of the Regional Transport Office area where you are applying. Proof of Address can be any document that supports the address details provided by you (such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Utility Bills, Rental Agreement, etc.). Carry with you updated tax returns to answer questions and compare your answers with theirs.
Passport-Size Photographs
Recent passport-size photographs are mandatory. These are for your driving licence card. The photos are clear and in color and adhere to current government guidelines.
Medical Certificate
Applicants above the age of 40 and the ones applying for Commercial vehicle license need to attach Medical certificate form 1A issued and signed by a registered medical practitioner. This is a certificate to prove that you are healthy enough to drive a car in a safe way.
Learner Licence Copy
When you apply driving license permanent, till time you have also take a copy of your Learner License. This is evidence to say, now you have fulfilled the necessary learning term and are ready to participate in the final driving test.
Application Forms
The process would need licenses types in two primary forms:Form 2 (license application form) and Form 1A (if aged over 40 years of age, an adequate medical certificate) These are with RTO or available to download from Sarathi Parivahan official website. Fill them out mindfully so you don’t mess up.
Online and Offline Submission
With digitalisation almost all the state have enabled online documentation to be submitted in the Sarathi Parivahan portal. You can also scan in copies and book your driving test slot online. But the physical copies of the documents will still have to be verified at the RTO. For those who prefer not to publicise details online, documents can still be submitted offline at their local RTO.
On Road Motor Driving School Help
We will assist all of our students every step of the way here at On Road Motor Driving School. From assisting you in gathering the necessary paperwork to getting you ready for your drive test, we take every step to make your visit as easy and painless as possible! The document checklist that we provide has prompted several of our students to save time and pass up topic rejections.
Conclusion
Producing the correct documents is the initial step in order to secure a driving licence in India. With a little preparation, the experience is easy and stress-free. At On Road Motor Driving School we not only teach you how to a competent driver, we also get your paperwork done. Howsoever hard and you work on getting a Learner Licence & Permanent Licence out of the way, proper groundwork with your documents should be the only thing that will come in the way of your License!