Driving Licence Gujarat

A driving licence is an important government-issued document that also serves a valid proof of identity. To drive a vehicle in Gujarat, you will need a valid Gujarat driving licence. A driving licence in Gujarat can be obtained at your nearest Gujarat RTO. Initially, you will be issued a learner’s licence, which will be valid for up to six months. However, you can apply for a permanent driving licence 1 month after getting your learner’s licence. Make sure you get your permanent licence before your learner’s licence expires.

While you can apply for a licence online, you must visit an RTO office to provide your biometric data and take part in the mandatory driving test. To apply for a licence online, follow the steps mentioned below: 

1. On the Parivahan website, select your state (Gujarat). To do so, click on the following link - https://parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice10/stateSelection.do

2. On the homepage, browse to the ‘Apply Online’ section.

3. Here, click on the ‘New Driving Licence’

4. After carefully reading the steps, tap on ‘Continue’

5. Next, type in your demographics and other respective details including your name, address, email ID, mobile number, RTO address, blood group, relation data, qualification, class of vehicle, date, and country of birth. Then, click on ‘Submit’

6. Your application number will be sent to your email and your phone number

7. Now, upload the abovementioned documents, along with your passport-size photographs and your signature to verify them. Then, click ‘Submit’ and pay the fees.

8. To book a slot for your driving licence exam, you need to enter your application number and your date of birth.

9. After making the payment, print your application form and payment slip. You need to carry them with you on the date of your driving licence exam.

If you’re not fully comfortable with applying for your Gujarat driving licence online, you can still visit an RTO office and get your driving licence. Follow the steps as stated below, to apply for your driving licence in Gujarat via an offline mode: 

1. Go to your nearest RTO and fill in the application form. Submit the signed form to the RTO officer along with other necessary documents and your passport-size photographs.

2. The RTO officer will cross-check the authenticity of the data provided and tell you whether you’re eligible to take the test or not. 

3. If you opt for a Smart Card driver’s licence, you will be required to pay an extra fee of Rs. 200.

4. Once your appointment for the driving licence exam is scheduled, your driving test will be conducted in the presence of a Motor Vehicle Inspector.

5. If you pass the test, the driving licence will be sent to your residential address within the stipulated period.

6. If you do not pass the test, you will be able to retake the same after 7 days. 

Whether you are applying for your first driving licence or looking to renew your preexisting permit, you need to be aware of the charges you will be required to pay for the different processes involved. The table given below lists all the fees related to applying for or renewing your driving licence:

Before applying for a driving licence in Gujarat, you must take note of the eligibility criteria for obtaining the permit, as specified by the RTO: 

1. An individual must be at least 16 years of age to acquire a licence to drive a two-wheeler without gear.

2. An individual must be at least 18 years of age to acquire a licence to drive a two-wheeler with gear, a four-wheeler, a tractor, a car, or a non-transport vehicle.

3. An individual must be at least 20 years of age and must have passed 8th grade, to acquire a licence to drive a heavy transport vehicle. 

Now that you are aware of the eligibility criteria for getting a licence in Gujarat, it is important for you to take note of all the documents that you’ll be required to submit, in order to get a driving licence.

• The RTO website for the state of Gujarat (http://rtogujarat.gov.in/form.php) provides all the forms necessary for the smooth processing of a driving licence application. These documents are available in English and Gujarati

• An application form (http://rtogujarat.gov.in/documents/form/licence/FORM%204E.pdf)

• Age proof and address proof (Submission of your Aadhaar card is mandatory)

• Proof of citizenship 

• 4 passport-size photographs

• Medical certificate (http://rtogujarat.gov.in/documents/form/licence/form_1A.PDF)
  
  

If you wish to settle overseas and need an International driving licence, you can follow a few simple steps to obtain one. 

1. Submit forms 1A and 4A to the RTO. (Form 1A is the medical certificate and Form 4A is an application form for an international driving licence).

2. Submit a copy of documents including your existing driver’s licence, visa, passport, and 3 passport-size photographs.

3. Pay a fee of ₹500. Please note that you cannot apply for an international driver’s licence online. You will be required to visit an RTO office in person.

4. Afterwards, you will receive an International permit having a validity of 1 year.

5. Duplication of an international driver’s licence is not permitted.

If your original driving licence gets lost or stolen, you can apply for a duplicate driving licence. To acquire the same, you’ll have to collect the following documents and stop by the nearest RTO office to apply for a duplicate driving licence: 

• N.O.C from the RTO office which issued the original driving licence

• Application form L.L.D.

• Details of original DL

• Copy of FIR in case the DL is stolen.

• A fee of ₹200 in case you wish to change your name or address

After your driving licence is issued to you, it is valid for 20 years or up until you reach the age of 50 years, after which, the permit expires. Once this happens, you’ll need to submit an application for the renewal of your driving licence. Just follow a few simple steps to renew your permit in Gujarat: 

1. Once your driving licence expires, a grace period of 30 days is applicable, to initiate the renewal process. You can visit your nearest RTO office and apply for a driving licence renewal.

2. You will be required to submit a medical certificate, if your age is above 50 years.

3. A ‘No Objection Certificate’ is mandatory if you have relocated to Gujarat from another state.

4. You’ll have to pay a fee of ₹50, to renew your driving licence (if renewed within 30 days). Additional late fees of ₹50 must be paid in case of delay. If you opt for Smart Car Driving Licence, an extra fee of Rs. 200 will be charged as well.