Driving License in Lucknow

Looking to obtain a driving license in Lucknow? Then you should first be well aware about the process involved in obtaining a DL in Lucknow. In the city of Lucknow, applying for a driving license can be done with ease as one can apply for a DL online in this city of Uttar Pradesh. The Regional Transport Authority of Uttar Pradesh is entrusted with the responsibility of issuing driving license to its citizens and also carrying out various services related to it. The RTO office in Lucknow works as per the regulations of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and providing driving license related services remains one of its main functions.

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

• An applicant applying for a permanent driving license in Lucknow should have attained the age of 18 years.
• An applicant applying for a driving license for a commercial vehicle should have attained the age of 20 years.
• An applicant should have attained the age of 16 years, if applying for a DL for a motorcycle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.
• For the applicant to be eligible to obtain a DL in Lucknow, he should hold a valid learner’s license.
• The applicant can apply for a permanent DL after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license.

If you are applying for a driving license in Lucknow, then you will have to follow the below-mentioned steps that explain the online as well as offline application process.

Online application process to apply for driving license in Lucknow

• Visit UP transport government website-www.uptransport.co.in
• Click on online services and then select driving license and sarathi-4
• Select Uttar Pradesh
• Click on apply online and then select new driving license
• Select Uttar Pradesh as the name of the state and transaction as issue of driving license
• You can then proceed ahead with filling and submitting the form online and also uploading the documents and paying the fees online.
• Take a printout of all the documents submitted.
• Visit the RTO along with the copies of the printouts and also the original documents.
• Book a slot for your driving license test.
• Appear for the test on the scheduled date and time.
• If you pass the DL test, your driving license will be delivered at your registered address.

Offline application process to apply for a driving license in Lucknow

• Visit your nearest RTO office
• Collect the application form as per the DL you are applying for
• Fill in the form with appropriate details.
• Submit the form to the RTO along with the required documents.
• Pay the application fees
• Ask an RTO official to schedule your DL test.
• Appear for the DL test on the given date and time.
• On passing the test, your DL will be issued to you via speed post.

In Lucknow, DL for a private vehicle is valid for a period of 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. On expiry of the driving license, an applicant will have to renew the DL within a period of 30 days from the date of expiry.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Lucknow

• Application form 9 i.e. form for renewal of DL
• 2 copies of passport size photographs
• Application fee of Rs. 200, Rs. 300 for applications made after the grace period
• Expired driving license

Procedure for renewal of driving license in Lucknow

• The applicant can renew driving license online or offline, but he will have to visit the RTO for the verification of the documents.
• The applicant can apply for renewal of DL online in Lucknow through www.uptransport.co.in or by directly visiting the RTO and collecting the form from there. The form can also be obtained from /www.uptransport.co.in/formlist.aspx.
• If applying online, then the applicant can submit the form online and also upload the documents and make the payment online. Once the online application process is over, the applicant will have to visit the RTO for verification of the documents on the basis of which he will be issued the renewed DL on the same day.
• If applying offline, the applicant can visit the RTO, collect the form, fill and submit it along with the required documents to the RTO office. The applicant will then have to pay the fees and get the documents verified. The renewed DL will be issued to the applicant on the same day, on the verification of the documents.

Note: If the driving license is not renewed within a grace period of 30 days then an additional fee of Rs. 1000 is charged for delay per year.

A driving license test in Lucknow is conducted as per rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The test is conducted in presence of a motor vehicles inspector who will test the applicants driving skill and his familiarity with the vehicle and knowledge about traffic rules and regulations. To appear for the test, the applicant will have to bring along his own vehicle which should be of the same category of the DL he is applying for.