Lakshadweep - Apply for Driver License (Car, Bike, Motorcycle)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To apply for a Permanent Driver License in Lakshadweep the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to.
Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts”section of this page to get details of the RTO offices.
Application form can be downloaded using the following link: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/en/content/all-forms
The applicant should make sure they are eligible (18 years and above, LLR minimum 30 days and maximum 180 days’ time..)
Application Forms No4, No 1 A, No 1 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application form 4 Form 1A Form 1
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
Applicant has to qualify the drive test. Applicant on successful completion of test drive will be asked to get photographed for the license copy and to imprint finger prints. Applicant will get the License.

Note: If the applicant failed in driving test, can reappear for the driving test as per the authorities advice

Required DocumentsEdit

Application Forms No4, No 1 A, No 1 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link: Application form Form 1A Form 1
Form 15 (those who have undergone training in a Driving School)
Domicile certificate (Local Certificate)
Documents of vehicle in which applicant proposes to appear for test of competence to drive (such as Registration Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Tax Card, Pollution under Control Certificate).
Consent letter affixed with 2Rs stamp from vehicle owner to conduct driving test in his vehicle, if the vehicle is not owned by the applicant.
Passport size photographs-4 copies.
Valid Learner's License held by the applicant for the relevant class, which is older than 30 days.
Applicants for Transport Vehicle License should enclose a Training Certificate in Form No. 5 issued by a recognized driving school.
Original Learners License (LLR)
Aadhaar card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Director (Road Transport)– Lakshadweep,

RTO Code: LD 01, Near Secretariat office,Kavaratti
Lakshadweep - 682555
Phone Number: +(91)-04896-263942 / 261459
Fax: 04896-263941
Email: [email protected]
State official website: http://lakshadweep.nic.in/
Following listed are the office locations that you can approach.

RTO Office Location Information
RTO code : LD-01 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Kavaratti, Lakshadweep – 682555 Phone : +(91)-04896-263942	RTO code : LD-02 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Agatti, Lakshadweep - 682553	RTO code : LD-03 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Amini, Lakshadweep - 682552	RTO code : LD-04 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Androth, Lakshadweep – 682551	RTO code : LD-05 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Kadmat, Lakshadweep – 682556	RTO code : LD-06 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Kiltan, Lakshadweep – 682558	RTO code : LD-07 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Chetlat, Lakshadweep – 682554	RTO code : LD-08 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Kalpeni, Lakshadweep – 682557	RTO code : LD-09 ADDRESS : The Regional Transport Officer (RTO ), Minicoy, Lakshadweep – 682559	Null	Null	Null

EligibilityEdit

For driving motorcycle without gear, a candidate must have completed 16 years.
For other vehicles, they must have completed 18 years.
For Transport vehicles driving they should have completed 20 years.
You should have a valid learner’s license (LLR).
You should apply after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of issuance of learners license (LLR).
A person who is at least 20 years old and possesses a Learners License can obtain a License for driving a commercial vehicle. Also, one has to be conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in all the cases

FeesEdit

Fee related details are provided under the following link: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/en/content/fees-user-charges

ValidityEdit

Driving licence issued is valid throughout India.
Driving licence is issued for 20 years or 50 years of age whichever is earlier.
Driving licence issued for transport vehicle will be valid for three years.

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

After completion of driving test, the Licence will be issued on the same day or within a week’s time.

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A driving license is an official document that states, a person may operate one or more types of motorized vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, truck, or a bus, on a public roadway.
Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving License issued to him, authorizing him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.
Driving without Driving license is an offense. Incumbent has to pay penalty

Information which might helpEdit

It is a punishable offense to drive the vehicle without a valid license
Those who are under 18 Years are not supposed to drive
RTO officials has the right to decide upon the issue of license

External LinksEdit

http://lakshadweep.nic.in/depts/rto.htm

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