Driving License in Sikkim

If you want to apply for a driving license in Sikkim, then you first will first have to follow certain rules and regulations to make sure that the DL application process is hassle-free. To begin with, you need to understand that obtaining a driving license is necessary as you are not legally free to drive a motor vehicle without possessing a driving license. A driving license is an official document that legally permits an individual to freely drive his vehicle on Indian roads. In Sikkim, applying for a driving license is easy as you can do it online. Read the below guide that briefs you about the driving license application process in Sikkim.

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

An individual applying for a driving license

• An applicant must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a driving license for a motorcycle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a driving license for a light motor vehicle.
• The applicant must be at least 20 years of age to apply for a driving license for a heavy motor vehicle.
• The applicant must possess a valid learner’s license.
• The applicant must apply for a permanent driving license after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license.

Applying for a driving license in Sikkim is an easy process as you can apply for a DL online in Sikkim.

Here’s how you can apply for a DL online in Sikkim

• Visit parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
• Click on ‘online services’ and select ‘driving license related services’
• Select Sikkim
• Click on ‘apply online’ and then ‘new driving license’
• Click on continue
• Enter your learner’s license number and the date of birth
• Fill in the application form with appropriate details
• Proceed with uploading the form online
• Further, you can also upload the documents and pay the fees online.
• An application number will be generated
• Then visit the RTO and schedule a slot for your DL test to be conducted.
• Read the RTO on time to appear for the DL test.
• You can also procure application form 4 for DL in Sikkim here. www.downloadformsindia.com/Sikkim/sikkim-licence-to-drive-a-motor-vehicle-transport-department.html

Here’s how you can apply for a DL offline/at the RTO in Sikkim

• Visit the nearest RTO office
• Collect the application form
• Fill the form and submit it to the RTO with the relevant documents
• On verification of the documents, pay the application fees
• Book a slot for your DL test
• Appear for the DL test on the given date and time.

Renewal of driving license in Sikkim has to be done after 20 years or on completing the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Sikkim

• Application Form 9
• Expired driving license
• Age and address proof documents
• Applicable application fees

Procedure to follow for renewal of driving license in Sikkim

An application for renewal of driving license in Sikkim can be made online through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan or can be made offline directly at the RTO office. The applicant has to fill the form, pay the application fees and get the documents verified to receive the DL. A renewed DL issued in Sikkim is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issue.

An international driving license in Sikkim can be obtained either by following the online application process or the offline one. Online application can be made through parivahan.gov.in, while the offline application can be made directly at the RTO. Whether applying online or offline, the IDP will be issued to the applicant on verification of the documents.