Want a driving license from Himachal Pradesh? We have mentioned the procedure and documents that are required for a learners’ license or permanent driving license in the state of Himachal Pradesh. You can also find the attached fees required for each of the procedures
Requirement of Documents for Learners Driving License
Necessity:
No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him by the Licensing Authority, authorising him to drive the vehicle.
The application required:
- Application form in CMV FORM 2
- 3 recent passport size photographs
Minimum Requirements
a. AGE BETWEEN 16 AND 18
- The applicant shall have attained the age of 16 years in case of Motor Cycle without Gear.
- The consent/declaration of the parents shall be given before the licencing authority.
b. AGE 18 YEARS AND ABOVE
- The applicant shall have attained the age of 18 years in case of motor cycle with gear or light motor vehicle.
c. FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
- The applicant shall have attained the age of 20 years in case of Transport vehicle (Auto rickshaw cab, Taxi, Goods Vehicle, Bus etc.)
- One year driving experience of light motor vehicle (LMV) is required.
- The minimum educational qualification is a pass in the 8th Std at the school level.
- Medical certificate in form No.CMV Form 1 and CMV Form 1-A is necessary in case of transport vehicle
The documents required:
a. Proof of Address: (any one of the following)
- Passport
- Life Insurance Policy
- Electoral Roll
- Aadhar
- Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a Local body.
- Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of address.
b. Proof of Age: (any one of the following)
- School Certificate.
- Birth Certificate.
- Certificate granted by the registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon.
- Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age.
Where to file application ?
- Application for learners shall be presented by the applicant before the RTOs/R&LAs of the area concerned or can apply online on SARATHI and select your state (Himachal Pradesh)
What is Preliminary test? Whether any exemption is provided?
- Written test will be conducted for the persons who have passed SSLC or equivalent examination or higher. This test will be of multiple choice objective type.
- ONLINE computer based tests are being conducted at the RTO/RLA Offices
- In case of others, Oral test will be conducted.
- These tests will be conducted by the Inspector of Motor Vehicles.
- Applicants who are already having driving are exempted from appearing for preliminary test in case additional endorsement of new class of vehicle.
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What is the Subject in the Preliminary Test?
- Traffic signs, traffic signals and rules of the road regulations made under section 118 of Motor Vehicles Act.
- Duties of driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in death or bodily injury of a person or damage to property of a third party.
- Precautions to be taken while passing un-manned railway crossing and
- The Documents he should carry with him while driving a vehicle
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What is to be done failing in the preliminary test ?
- Application along with documents will be returned to the failed applicant and he can reappear for retest on the next day.
What is the period of validity of Learner’s licence?
- Learners is valid for a period of six months and can not be renewed further. In the case of the expiry of the LL, the applicant needs to repeat the process afresh.
Documents Required for Permanent Driving License in Himachal Pradesh
Documents Required for Permanent Driving License
- Application form in CMV FORM 4.
- 3 recent passport size photographs.
- Valid learner’s license.
- Documents of the vehicle in which the applicant proposes to appear for test of competence to drive vehicle (such as Regn. Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Tax Card, Pollution under control certificate).
- In the case of a transport vehicle, a certificate in form CMV 5 issued by Driving Training School.
Where to File Application?
The applicant shall present himself before the RTO/Sub Divisional Magistrate along with application and documents
What is Driving Test?
The Inspector of motor vehicles will conduct the test of competence to drive vehicle as per the procedures laid down under the rule 15 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. After satisfaction about the driving skills he will pass his recommendations about the issue of driving.
What if you fail in the Test?
The applicant who have failed in test of competence to drive can collect his application along documents and can reappear for the test after 7 days by paying retest fees of Rs. 50/-
What is the validity of the issued driving license?
- Driving License issued is valid throughout India.
- Driving License is issued for a period of 20 years or 50 years of age whichever is earlier.
- Driving License issued for transport vehicle will be valid for three years.
Required Documents for Duplicate Driving License in Himachal Pradesh
A duplicate driving licence will be issued in the following circumstances
1. When the License is Lost or Destroyed
2. When the licence is defaced or torn or completely written up
Documents Required for Duplicate Driving License in Himachal Pradesh
- LLD Application Form
- Original License Written or Defaced if available
- FIR Copy if the license has been lost or destroyed
Required Documents for Renewal of Driving License in Himachal Pradesh
Following Documents are required for Renewal of Driving License in Himachal Pradesh
- Application Form 9
- Permanent Driving License
- Medical Certificate Declaration Form 1A
- Three Passport Size Photos of the Applicants and Form 6 if renewal is to be made in book format