How to Apply for Driving License in Bihar?

Want to apply for a learner license, permanent driving license in Bihar? We have mentioned the complete process, mentioned the list of documents required which will facilitate your process of applying for a any kind of driving license like learners license, permanent driving license or issuance of duplicate driving license, renewal of driving license or issuance of international driving license from Bihar. 

Process of Applying for a Learner License in Bihar

What are the requirements of a learner license in Bihar?

Non-transport vehicleTransport (commercial vehicle)
  • Minimum Age for 50cc gearless motorcycle – 16 years
  • Minimum age of non transport vehicle and motorcycle with gear – 18 years
  • Declaration form submitted by the applicant’s parents or guardians
  • Applicants above 50 years of age, should produce CMV-Form issued by a registered medical practitioner
  • Minimum age for commercial vehicle learner’s licence – 20 years
  • Licence can be obtained drive bus, taxi or auto, goods carriers, and other commercial vehicles
  • A minimum 1 year experience of driving light motor vehicle (LMV) is mandatory.
  • CMV-Form 1A issued by a registered MBBS doctor to be produced at the time of test

What are the documents required to apply for a learners license in Bihar?

The documents required for obtaining a learner’s licence are listed below. Click on the form to download the form:

Test for Obtaining a Driving Licence in Bihar

For Leaner License – A computer-based test is a mandatory requirement for first-time applicants. Centres for the same are allotted by the RTOs. Questions vary from traffic regulations to road safety and on the basis of the test, an applicant’s knowledge is considered. Upon clearing this test, the applicant becomes eligible to get a learner’s permit.

You can prepare for mock learner license test here.

For Permanent Driving License – In order to apply for a permanent driving license in Bihar, the individual must have completed six months of carrying learner’s license and appear for another test. There are two parts to this test. In Phase 1, a physical test drive will be conducted to scrutinize the applicant’s control of the vehicle. In Phase 2, their adeptness at driving on the track will be put to test.

One should note that a learner’s license is valid for only six months and the license holder is expected to learn driving within the stipulated period. After this, he can apply for a permanent driving permit within 3 months of receiving the learner’s license. It is also important to note that if the applicant fails the learner’s license test, he will be called 7 days later to the RTO for a retest.

Process of Getting a Duplicate Driving License in Bihar

You can apply for a duplicate driver’s licence online or offline in Bihar.

To apply online:

  • Go to the site parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
  • Fill in the given form and upload supplemental documents like torn/mutilated driver’s licence, copy of FIR in cases of a stolen licence, Aadhar Card, etc.
  • The applicant will then need to submit their application and pay the respective fee.
  • Upon receiving a designated application number, you would need to visit the RTO in person to have your documents verified.
  • Once your documents have been verified, you will receive your duplicate license.

To apply offline:

Process of Renewal of Driving License in Bihar

Driving Licence Renewal in Bihar

Upon expiration, the driving license must be renewed. A driving license in Bihar is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50. For driving license renewal in Bihar, the following documents must be submitted to the RTO.

The following steps must be followed to apply online for driving licence renewal in Bihar:

  • Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or Parivahan Sewa.
  • Fill the online application form and attach the documents necessary for the application process.
  • Pay the fee online to receive an online application number.
  • Visit the RTO and share the same. Also, submit the original documents to verify. Upon successful verification, the driving licence will be renewed.

The following steps must be followed to apply offline for driving licence renewal in Bihar:

  • Visit the RTO and collect the application form for driving licence renewal.
  • Fill the details and submit to the officer-in-charge.
  • Produce the original documents for verification and on successful verification, your driving licence will be renewed.

Process to get International Driving License in Bihar

Applying for an International Driver’s Licence in Bihar

You can apply for an IDP (International Driver’s Permit either online or offline in Bihar.

To apply for your IDP online:

  • Visit the site: parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
  • Fill in the given application form and upload the relevant supplemental documents
  • Once you’ve ensured that all your details are correctly filled in and all your documents uploaded, you can submit your form and pay the necessary application fees.
  • You will then be issued an application number that you would need to keep handy.

To apply for your IDP offline:

  • You would need to visit the RTO in person
  • After availing the application form, you would be required to fill it and attach any supporting documents.
  • Your IDP will be provided once all your documents have been verified.

FEES OF DRIVING LICENSE IN BIHAR

Purpose

Fees

Fees of Driving License Application in Bihar

₹200

Fees for Driving Test in Bihar

₹50

International driver’s licence

₹500

Driving licence Fees

₹200

Driver’s licence test

₹50

Driver’s licence renewal

₹200

Service Charges

₹50

Issue of International Driving Permit

₹1000

Issue of Duplicate License

₹200

Renewal of a driving licence for which application is made after the grace period

₹300

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