Do you want to get a permanent driving license, renew your driving license or want to get an international driving license from Maharashtra? This blog is about the process and the documents required for the same.
How to Apply for Learner's License in Maharashtra?
Eligibility for Learner’s License in Maharashtra
Any person after completion 18 years is eligible to apply for a Driving license (Learner/Permanent).
Any person after attaining the age of 16 yrs is eligible to apply for license for motorcycle without gear engine capacity not exceeding 50cc with written consent of parent/guardian.
The eligible age to apply for license to drive a transport vehicle in any public place is 20 yrs. No person shall be granted a learner’s license to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving license to drive a light motor vehicle for at least one year.
Documents Required for Learner’s License in Maharashtra
Documents Required
- Application-cum-declaration as to physical fitness Form No. 1
- Application for grant of Learner’s License Form No. 2
- Three 3 copies of applicant recent passport size photograph
- Proof of residence (Click to see the list of acceptable documents)
- Proof of Age (Click to see the list of acceptable documents)
- Proof of citizenship (Click to see the list of acceptable documents)
You can take mock learner’s license test to prepare for the main test at the Maharashtra RTO.
How to Apply for Permanent Driving License in Maharashtra?
Eligibility of Permanent Driving License in Maharashtra
The learner license holder should appear for the test of competence for obtaining the permanent license after 30 days and within 6 months from issue of Learner License. Learner’s License is valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed.
Documents Required For Permanent Driving License in Maharashtra
- Application for License to drive a vehicle – Form No. 4
- Learner’s License
- Three copies of recent photographs
- Proof of age and address (Click to see the list of acceptable documents)
- Driving school’s certificate in Form 5 for all transport vehicles
- Required Fees
- All valid documents of the vehicle on which the test is to be conducted.
How to Renew your Driving License in Maharashtra?
- Application for DL renewal may be made one year prior to date of license expiry or within a year after expiry.
- Driving license will be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal in case it is renewed prior to expiration date.
- Driving license cannot be renewed after a period of 5 years after expiry of the license.
- If license is not renewed within one year post expiry, applicant shall have to re-take the driving test and prove competence.
Documents Required to renew driving license in Maharahtra
- Expired DL
- Form 9 (Download Form)
- Form 1 (self-declaration) OR Form 1A (if age is over 40 years)
- Passport-size Photograph
How to Get a Duplicate Driving License in Maharashtra?
If your existing Driving license is lost/torn or defaced then you can apply for a duplicate driving license.
- Form LLD (Click to download)
- Old license if torn / defaced or police report if lost
- Two copies of recent passport size photographs
- Relevant Fees
How to Get an International Driving License in Maharashtra?
- Form 4A (Click to Download)
- Valid Driving License along with certified copies
- Passport along with certified copies
- Visa along with certified copies
- Medical Certificate in Form 1A (Click to Download)
- Fees as Required.
- Applicant should submit the application in whose jurisdiction he stays. It is advisable to applicant to get the necessary changes about the address on Motor Driving License before submitting the application for IDP.
- The applicant is required to appear before licensing authority for grant of IDP.
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