Driving License in Dhanbad

Travelling by roads has become one of the preferred options for people to reach places. Though the public transport has improved a lot in the past few years, people now no more like to depend on it as they can easily afford a two-wheeler or car that can help them reach their destination on time. However, to drive a vehicle on Indian roads, it’s imperative for an individual to hold a driving license. A driving license is a mandatory document that officially permits an individual to drive his vehicle on Indian roads. The RTO of Dhanbad functions as per the rules of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and is entrusted with the responsibility of issuing driving licenses and providing other services related to it.

A vehicle insurance is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Dhanbad RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

The eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of a vehicle an individual wants to drive.

• An individual aged 16 years can apply for a DL for a motor vehicle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.The individual will also have to obtain a written consent from his parent or guardian.
• An individual above the age of 20 years can obtain a commercial DL.
• An individual above the age of 18 years can obtain a DL for a private vehicle.
• The individual should hold a learner’s license.
• Application for permanent DL in Dhanbad can be made after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the learning license.
• An individual applying for a permanent DL should be well aware of the traffic rules and regulations.

To obtain a driving license in Dhanbad, an applicant has to follow the process mentioned below. Application for a permanent driving license can be made after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license. So first, before applying for a permanent DL, an individual has to obtain a learning license. Application for obtaining a driving license in Dhanbad can be done online or offline and the applicant can follow the below process for the same.

Online application process to apply for a driving license in Dhanbad

• Visit parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
• Click on online services and select driving license related services
• Enter the name of the state-For Dhanbad, enter Jharkhand
• Click on apply online and select new driving license
• Fill the applicant details
• Upload the documents, signature and pay the fees online. (Check if this facility is available for the RTO where you are applying for the DL).
• Book a slot for the DL test (Check if this facility is available for the RTO where you are applying for the DL).
• Appear for the DL test on the scheduled date and time.
• On passing the test, the DL will be delivered to the applicant at his doorstep.

Offline application process to apply for a driving license in Dhanbad

• Visit the nearest RTO office
• Collect the form from the office or download it online-jhtransport.gov.in/forms.html
• Fill the form with the appropriate details
• Attach the relevant documents along with and submit it to the RTO office.
• Make the payment of the application fees.
• Schedule a DL test
• The DL will be issued to the applicant on passing the test.

A driving license issued in Dhanbad is valid for a period of 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is earlier. On expiry of the DL, the applicant will have follow the below renewal process.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Dhanbad

• Expired driving license
• Application in Form 9
• Medical certificate and physical fitness form 1and 1A
• Application fee of Rs. 200, Rs. 300 for applications made after the grace period

Procedure for renewal of driving license in Dhanbad

Application for renewal of driving license in Dhanbad has to be made within 30 days from the day of expiry. If the applicant does get the license renewed within the grace period, then he will have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 1000/- on a yearly basis. The applicant can make the application for renewal online through parivahan.gov.in or can directly visit the RTO and do the same. Once the application has been processed, the documents and the form will be verified by an RTO official who will then issue the renewed DL to the applicant on the same day.

An individual looking to obtain a driving license in Dhanbad will have to appear for the DL test that is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. For the test, the applicant will have to get his motor vehicle and will have to drive it along an ‘S’ or ‘H’ shaped track, depending on the vehicle type he is applying for. If the applicant passes the test, the DL will be delivered to his doorstep within a period of 3 days and on failing the test, the applicant can re-appear for it. The test is conducted in the presence of a Motor Vehicles Inspector who will inspect the driving skills of the applicant and will also question him about various traffic rules and regulations.