Punjab - How to Obtain a Learner's Driving Licence

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ProcedureEdit

Apply in Person

  1. To apply for a Learner Driver License in Punjab the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to.
  2. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO (Suwidha Centre) contacts: Contacts link
  3. Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Link for Forms And Parivahan Forms Link
  4. Application Forms No2, No 1 A, No 1 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Form 2 Form 1A Form 1
  5. 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.
  6. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
  7. Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
  8. Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
  9. You will be requested to take a theory test, to make sure you understand the rules and regulation related to driving a vehicle and if you clear the test, you will be provided a LLR.
  10. If you fail the test, you will be allowed to re-take the test as advised by authorities

Apply Online(Through Parivahan Portal)

  1. To Obtain a Learner's Driving Licence, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
  2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
  3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Apply for Learner Licence” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
  4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  6. Review the application and click “Submit”
  7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
  9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
  10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  1. Applicants for a Learner's License should appear personally before the Licensing Authority with the following documents.
  2. Application Forms No2, No 1 A, No 1 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Form 2 Form 1A Form 1
  3. Prescribed fees
  4. Proof of age, appropriate for relevant class of vehicle.
    • Ration card, Voter identity card, Life insurance policy, Passport, School certificate, Birth certificate
    • Age certification by a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon
  5. Proof of residence
    • Ration Card, Voter identity card, Pay slip issued by any office of the central government or a state government; Electricity bill, Telephone bill, House tax receipt showing the name of the name of the applicant
    • You can also use your Aadhar Card as proof of residence.
  6. Application-cum-declaration as to the physical fitness in Form-1.
  7. Medical Certificate in Form No. 1A (only for persons applying for Transport license)
  8. Three recent passport size photographs of the applicant.
  9. Applicants for Transport Vehicle License must produce a Permanent Driving License for Light Motor Vehicle held by him, at least for one year.
  10. Aadhaar card
  11. If the applicant is not able to produce address or age proof documents for a sufficient reason the licensing authority may accept any affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive Magistrate, or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

State Transport Commissioner
SCO 177-78, 1st , 2nd, 3rd Floor,
17G, 17C, Sector 17,
Chandigarh – 160017, Punjab.
Mobile : 096468 61487
Phone : 0172 - 2702575/2771183
Fax : 0172 – 2706943

Following is the list of RTO in Punjab
RTO Office Location Information
RTO code PB-01
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Chandigarh, punjab-160017, Phone: NIL
RTO code PB-02
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Near Aanam Cinema, Amritser-143001, Phone: 9855171105
RTO code PB-03
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mini Secretariat Bathinda, Bathinda - 151001, Phone : 164 – 2216827
RTO code PB-04
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mini Secretariat Faridkot – 151203, Phone : 01639 – 250715
RTO code PB-05
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Opp. Central Jail, Ferozepur City- 152002, Phone: 01632 – 245118
RTO code PB-06
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Backside of Bus Stand,Court Road, Red Cross Building, Gurdaspur - 143521, Phone: 01874 – 242095
RTO code PB-07
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Hoshiarpur -146001, Phone : 01882 – 220311
RTO code PB-08
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
First Floor, DAC Complex , Jalandhar - 2224278,
RTO code PB-09
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
First Floor, DAC Complex , Jalandhar - 2224278, Phone: 01822 – 233849
RTO code PB-10
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mini Secretariat, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana-141001, Phone: 0161 – 2401002
RTO code PB-11
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
A Block, Mini Sectt. Patiala, Phone : 0175 – 2311316
RTO code PB-12
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mini Secretariat, Ropar - 140001, Phone: 01881 – 221164
RTO code PB-13
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Sangrur -148001, Phone: 01672 – 234355
RTO code PB-14
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Ajnala Tehsil, Ajnala, Amritsar - 143102, Phone: 01858 – 221037
RTO code PB-15
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Off. Of Sub-Divi. Magistrate, Abohar - 152116, Phone : 01634 – 221666
RTO code PB-16
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Anandpur, Sahib -140118, Phone: 01887 – 232036
RTO code PB-17
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Baba Bakala Tehsil, Amritsar - 143202, Phone: 01853 – 245510
RTO code PB-18
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Batala - 143505, Phone: 01871 – 240036
RTO code PB-19
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Barnala DTO Office, Sangrur - 148101, Phone: 01679 – 234388
RTO code PB-20
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Balachaur - 144521, Phone: 220032
RTO code PB-21
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Dasuya - 144205, Phone: 01883 – 242022
RTO code PB-22
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Off. Of Sub - Divi. Magistrate, Fazilka-152123, Phonr: 01638 – 263374
RTO code PB-23
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
GR. Floor, Dist Administative Complex, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab - 140406,Phone: 01763 – 232196
RTO code PB-24
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Garhshankar -144527, Phone - 01884 – 222022
RTO code PB-25
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Ferozepur Road, Jagroan - 142026, Phone - 01624 – 223256
RTO code PB-26
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
G.T Road, Khanna - 141401, Phone - 01628 – 226091
RTO code PB-27
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Kharar - 140301, Phone :0160 – 2280222.
RTO code PB-28
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Malarkotla - 148023, Phone: 01675 – 253025
RTO code PB-29
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Moga – 142001, Phone: 9888448976
RTO code PB-30
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
D C Office Complex, Muktsar - 152026, Phone: 01633 - 261468
RTO code PB-31
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
R. NO. 9,10,11,33, Dist administrative Complex, Mansa - 151505
RTO code PB-32
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Nawanshahar Bus Stand, Nawanshahr -144514, Phone: 222295
RTO code PB-33
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Nakodar, Jalander-144040,Phone: 01821 – 220042
RTO code PB-34
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Nabha, Patiala-147201,Phone: 01765 – 220646
RTO code PB-35
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Pathankot - 145001, Phone: 0186 – 2220036
RTO code PB-36
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Phagwara – 144401, Phone: 01824 – 222600
RTO code PB-37
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Phillaur, Jalander-144410,Phone: 01826 – 244940
RTO code PB-38
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Tehsil Patti, Taran - 143416, Phone: 01851 – 224397
RTO code PB-39
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Pathankot - 145001, Phone: 0186 – 2220036 Rajpura, Phone: 01762 – 248225
RTO code PB-40
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Rampur Phul Distt, Bathinda-151103, Phone: 1651 – 248225
RTO code PB-41
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Sultanpur, Lodhi - 144626, Phone - 01828 – 222525
RTO code PB-42
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Samana-147101, Phone: 01764 – 220038
RTO code PB-43
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Ludhiana Road, NR. Bus stand, Samrala - 141114, Phone: 01628 – 262354
RTO code PB-44
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Sunam - 148028, Phone : 01676 – 220070
RTO code PB-45
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Talwandi Sabo Distt, Bathinda-151302, Phone: 1655 – 220241
RTO code PB-46
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Tarn - 143401, Mobile: 9815101998
RTO code PB-47
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Off. Of Sub - Divi. Magist, Zira - 142047, Phone: 01632 – 250117
RTO code PB-48
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Amloh, Punjab147203, Phone: 01765 – 230076
RTO code PB-49
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Khamano, Punjab – 141127, Phone: 01628 – 260700
RTO code PB-50
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Budhlada -151502, Phone: 1652253198
RTO code PB-51
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Sardulgarh – 151507, phone: 1659250287
RTO code PB-52
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Bassi Pathana, Punjab – 140412, Phone: 01763 – 250135
RTO code PB-53
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Malout - 152107, Phone:01637 – 263001
RTO code PB-54
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mukerian – 144211, Phone: 01883 – 22441
RTO code PB-55
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Kaddon Road, Payal - 141416, Phone: 01628 – 276892
RTO code PB-56
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Malerkotla Road, Dana Mandi, Raikot - 141109, phone: 01624 – 266934
RTO code PB-57
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Bhollath - 144622, Phone: 01822 – 241414
RTO code PB-58
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Dera Baba, Nanak -143604, Phone: 01871 – 247420
RTO code PB-59
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Dhuri - 148024, Phone: 01675 – 220561
RTO code PB-60
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Gidderbaha - 152101, Phone: 01637 – 260295
RTO code PB-61
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Off. Of Sub - Divi. Magist, Jalalabad - 152024, Phone: 01638 – 251336
RTO code PB-62
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Subdivisional Magistrate, Grain Market, Jaitu - 151202, Phone: 01635 – 230200
RTO code PB-63
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Khadoor Sahib Tehsil, Taran-143117, Phone: 01859 – 237358
RTO code PB-64
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Moonak - 148033, Phone: 01676 – 276654
RTO code PB-65
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
DT Admin Complex, Phase 1, S A S Nagar - 160055, Phone: 172 – 5044506
RTO code PB-66
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Nihal Singh, Wala - 142055, Phone: 9914254919
RTO code PB-67
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Shahkot,J alander-144702, Phone:01821 – 260991
RTO code PB-68
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Dhar, Kalan - 145021, Phone: 01870 – 255305
RTO code PB-69
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Mudki Road, Baghapurana - 142038, Mobile: 9888448976
RTO code PB-70
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
DeraBassi - 140507, Phone: 01762 – 282224
RTO code PB-71
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Chamkaur Sahib – 140112, Phone: 01881 – 261600
RTO code PB-72
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Patran, Patiala-147105,Phone:01764 – 243610
RTO code PB-73
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Tapa - 148108, Phone: 01679 – 273201
RTO code PB-74
ADDRESS :
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO),
Tapa - 148108, Phone: 01679 – 273201
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EligibilityEdit

Any person who has completed
  1. 16 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Motor Cycle without Gear - Not exceeding 50 cc.
  2. 18 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Motor Cycle with Gear and Light Motor Vehicle.
  3. 20 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Transport Vehicle, if he/she has One year old license
  4. Those who apply for permanent license has to get LLR
  5. Also, no person shall be granted a learners license to drive a medium or heavy goods vehicle or passenger vehicle unless he has held a driving license valid for a light motor vehicle (LMV) for at least one year.
  • NOTE : 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: Parivahan Fees details And Link for fees
RTO officials would provide more information on fees

ValidityEdit

  • Learner's Licence is valid only for six months from the date of obtaining it.
  • Note: One can apply for a permanent license only after a month after receiving Learner's License

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • LLR will be issued on the same day or within a week’s time.

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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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InstructionsEdit

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

Required InformationEdit

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

Need for the DocumentEdit

  • In India, two kinds of Driving Licenses are issued: Learners License and Permanent License. A Learners License is essential for obtaining a Permanent License
  • Learners license (LLR) is a permit given by local transport department for learning driving before obtaining a permanent license. The learner’s license has a validity period of 6 months and the holder of the permit should obtain a permanent driving license before the expiry of this period, if not renewed. In addition a permanent driver license can only be issued after 1 month of obtaining a learner's license.
  • A Driving License is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle. 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.

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
Note: Wear a formal shirt for the interview. If you wear t-shirt, the examiner will deny to take a photograph..
  • In terms of age for the type of vehicle they are applying (16 years for driving a Motor Cycle without Gear - Not exceeding 50 cc / 18 years of age for driving a Motor Cycle with Gear and Light Motor Vehicle./ 20 years of age for driving a Transport Vehicle)

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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