Driving License in Bihar

Driving license is one of the most important documents that a vehicle owner should possess. A driving license is an official document that certifies an individual’s ability to drive his motor vehicle in public places all over India. As per the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 no person can drive a motor vehicle unless he holds a valid driving license to be able to drive a vehicle of a particular category.

If you want to apply for a driving license in Bihar, you will have to follow certain rules and regulations to obtain a driving license in the state in a hassle-free way. The Regional Transport Authority of Bihar is entrusted with the responsibility of issuing a driving license to the citizens of its state. It is also responsible for providing various driving license related services such as renewal of a driving license, issuance of smart card DL, international driving license, etc.

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

Here’s a comprehensive guide to applying for a driving license in Bihar.

The Regional transport authority of Bihar has listed down a list of criteria that an individual should follow, in order to be eligible to obtain a DL in the state.

• To obtain a driving license for a private vehicle, an applicant should have attained the age of 18.
• To obtain a driving license for commercial or a transport vehicle, an applicant should have attained the age of 20.
• The applicant should possess a learner’s license.
• The applicant should be conversant with traffic rules and regulations.
• The applicant should apply for a DL after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the driving license.
• The applicant will have to pass the driving license test.

Getting a driving license in Bihar is a hassle-free process as an applicant can easily make an application for it from the comfort of his home.

Here’s how you can apply for a driving license online in Bihar:

• Visit parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
• Click on ‘online services’ and select ‘Driving license related services’
• Select the name of your state and then select Bihar
• Click on apply online and then select a new driving license
• Select state and transaction and then click on continue
• Enter your learner’s license number and enter the date of birth
• Fill the form and then upload the documents online
• Pay the fees online
• An online application number will be generated
• Visit the RTO office along with the original documents
• Show the application number to the RTO official
• Schedule a slot for your driving test
• Appear for the driving test

Here’s how you can apply for a driving license offline in Bihar:

• Visit the RTO office
• Collect the form and fill in all the required details
• Attach the relevant documents and submit it to the RTO office
• Pay the application fees
• Schedule a slot for your driving license test to be conducted

Like car insurance, driving license too is subject to renewal on its expiry. In Bihar, a driving license is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is earlier.

An applicant will have to submit the below list of documents for getting his DL renewed in the state of Bihar

• Driving license renewal application Form 9
• Medical certificate 1A for driving license issued for a transport vehicle
• Form 1 i.e. physical fitness form to be submitted for private vehicle DL type
• Aadhar card
• Driving license
• 3 copies of passport size photographs
• Driver refreshing training certificate issued for a heavy motor vehicle

Procedure for application of renewal of driving license in Bihar:

• The online application process for obtaining DL in Bihar
• An applicant can apply for a driving license through parivahan.gov.in, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website. By following the online application procedure, the applicant can fill the form and submit documents online. On paying the application fees, the applicant will receive an application number which he will have to show to the RTO office while submitting the original documents for verification.
• Once the documents are verified by the RTO official, the renewed DL will be issued to the applicant.

The offline application process for obtaining DL in Bihar :

• An applicant can apply for renewal of driving license in Bihar by approaching the RTO office. The applicant will have to collect the form, fill it and submit it to the RTO office along with the relevant documents. On verification of the form and documents, the applicant will receive the renewed DL within a few days.

The state of Bihar requires an applicant to undergo a driving license test to be eligible to obtain a DL in the state. The driving license test is conducted in the presence of a motor vehicle investor who will test the applicant’s driving skills. To appear for the test, the applicant will have to bring his own vehicle. If the applicant passes the test, then he will receive the driving license within a few days. If the applicant fails the test, then he can reappear for the test after 7 days.