Driving License in Patna

To obtain a permanent driving license in Patna, an individual first has to get a learner’s license, post which he can make an application for the DL. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that no person in India can drive his vehicle without holding a valid DL. The same rule applies in the city of Patna too which follows the provisions of the MVA. The Regional Transport Office of Patna is established to issue driving license to the citizens of its city and also provide various other services related to it.

Residents of Patna can obtain a driving license by following the below-mentioned procedure.

Owning a car or a bike is no longer a luxury, it has become a necessity for commuting. Getting necessary documents like driving licence, four wheeler insurance, two wheeler insurance as per the type of vehicle you own is equally necessary with owning a vehicle. Having a third-party liability cover along with a valid driving licence has been mandated as per the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 to be able to drive or ride legally on public roads of India.

Eligibility requirements listed down by the Patna RTO are different and are based on the age and type of driving license an individual wants to apply for.

• To drive a private vehicle, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• To drive a commercial vehicle, the applicant must be at least 20 years of age.
• The applicant should possess a valid learner’s license.
• To obtain a permanent DL, the application has to be made after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of the issuance of the license.
• An applicant who has completed 16 years of can apply for a DL for a motor vehicle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.
• The applicant should be aware of traffic rules and regulations.
• The applicant should pass the driving

In the city of Patna, an applicant can easily apply for a DL online or offline, whatever suits the best to him. However, prior to making an application for a driving license in Patna, the applicant should possess a learner’s license only then he would be allowed to apply for a DL in the city.

Online application process to obtain a driving license in Patna

• Log on to parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
• Click on online services and then on driving license related services
• Click on apply online and then on new driving license.
• Enter the name of the state-Bihar
• Fill in the application form
• Submit the form
• Upload the documents, photographs, signature and make the payment online (check if this facility is available for the RTO where you are applying for the DL).
• Appear for the driving license test on the selected date and time.
• If the applicant is not able to book the test online, then he will have to visit the RTO and do the same.
• On passing the test, the DL will be issued to the applicant.

Offline application process to obtain a driving license in Patna

Application for a driving license in Patna can be done offline by directly visiting the RTO office.

• Collect the form from the RTO office
• Fill the form and attach all the required documents along with
• Submit the form to the RTO
• Pay the application fees
• Book a slot for the driving license test.
• Appear for the test, on passing which the applicant will receive the DL.

A driving license issued in Patna is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. An applicant can renew his driving license online or offline depending on the process he is comfortable with.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Patna

• Application form 9
• Passport size photographs
• Medical certificate and physical fitness form 1 and 1A
• Expired driving license
• Driver refreshing training certificate, if applying for renewal of commercial driving license
• Applicable application fees of Rs. 200, Rs. 300 if application is made after the grace period Rs. 300 plus Rs. 1000 for every year of delay.

Procedure to renew driving license in Patna

An expired driving license in Patna has to be renewed within a period of 30 days from the date of expiry. Renewal of driving license can be done through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ or directly at the RTO office. On verification of the documents, the renewed DL will be issued to the applicant.

In Patna, it’s mandatory for an applicant to appear for a driving test as the test is conducted to judge his driving skills. The test is conducted as per rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in presence of a Motor Vehicles Inspector who inspects the applicants driving skills. During the test, the applicant will also be asked about his familiarity with the vehicle and his knowledge about traffic rules and regulations will also be tested.