Driving License in Thrissur

Travelling by road helps you reach places faster. It is not only one of the convenient modes of travel, but also an affordable one. In Thrissur, people generally take the roadways which make it necessary for them to obtain a driving license. Holding a driving license while travelling by roads in Thrissur is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A driving license is an official document that permits an individual to drive a motor vehicle of his choice. To drive a car or truck or even a lorry in Thrissur, an individual can obtain a driving license in the city by following the application process mentioned below.

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

The vehicle type an individual opts to ride or drive is restricted to certain eligibility requirements. The Thrissur RTO makes it necessary for an individual to comply with the below eligibility requirements:

• An individual should be above the age of 18 years to obtain a permanent driving license.
• For obtaining a commercial DL, the individual should be above the age of 20 years.
• License for motorcycle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc can be obtained by an individual who has completed the age of 16 years.
• The individual should have knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Individual can apply for a DL after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license.

An individual looking to obtain a driving license in Thrissur can apply for it 30 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license. Application for a DL in Thrissur can be made online or offline directly at the RTO.

Online application process to obtain a driving license in Thrissur

• Visit Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Website-parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
• Click on online services and select driving license related services
• Enter the name of the state-For Thrissur, enter Kerala
• Click on apply online and select new driving license
• Fill the applicant details
• Upload the scanned copies of the documents
• Upload photos and signature (check if this facility is available at the RTO where you are applying for the DL).
• Book a slot for the DL test
• Visit the RTO to give the DL test
• On passing the DL test, the license is sent to the applicants registered address

Offline application process to obtain a driving license in Thrissur

• Visit the RTO office
• Collect the application form or download the form through mvd.kerala.gov.in/index.php/forms/driving-licence
• Fill the application form and submit it to the RTO along with the relevant documents.
• Schedule the test slot for the driving test.
• Appear for the driving test on the scheduled date and time.
• If the applicant passes the test, then the DL is delivered to his registered address.

Just like car insurance, a driving license too has an expiry date on which it is subjected to renewal. The validity of a driving license issued in Thrissur is 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. A grace period of 30 days is provided for renewal of a driving license, post which an additional charge of Rs. 1000 is levied on a yearly basis.

Documents required for obtaining a duplicate driving license in Thrissur

• Application Form 9
• Age and address proof documents
• Application fee of Rs. 200 and Rs. 300 after the grace period of 30 days plus an additional service charge of Rs. 50. If an applicant does not renew his driving license within the grace period, then he will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000 on a yearly basis for late renewal.
• Form 1 and Form 1A, if the applicant is above the age of 50.
• Expired driving license

Procedure for renewal of driving license in Thrissur

Application for renewal of driving license in Thrissur can be made online through Kerala Motor Vehicles Department Website- mvd.kerala.gov.in. The applicant will have to submit his license number, date of birth and other required details. He will then have to submit the documents, post which an application number will be generated. The applicant will then have to visit the RTO office for verification of the documents. On verification of the documents, the renewed DL is issued to the applicant on the same day. Renewal form can also be downloaded online through mvd.kerala.gov.in.

A driving license test in Thrissur is conducted as per Rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The test is conducted in presence of a Motor Vehicles Inspector who inspects the driving skills of the applicant. For the test, the applicant will have to get his own vehicle and pass the 2 stages of the test viz. the ground test and the road test. In the ground test, applicant’s ability to drive the vehicle is tested. The applicant will be asked to drive along an ‘H’ or ‘S’ shaped track, depending on the vehicle he is driving. For the road test, the applicant’s driving skills are tested. If the applicant passes the test, the DL is delivered to his doorstep. On failing the test, the applicant will have to re-appear for it after 7 days.