Driving License in Jammu and Kashmir

Owning a car today has become a quintessential thing as it makes travelling easy and fun for individuals who prefer to take the road route for moving places. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it mandatory for every vehicle owner to possess a valid driving license. It is therefore essential for an individual to own a driving license if he wants to operate his motorized vehicle on the Indian roads.

Having a driving license ensures that an individual is implying with the traffic safety norms listed by the government. A DL also ensures that your car insurance claims are not rejected due to any road accident or mishap.

The rules apply to even the state of Jammu and Kashmir which provides its citizens with a quick and hassle-free facility of issuing driving licenses and other services related to it.

Here’s a comprehensive guide that will provide you with all the information related to obtaining a DL in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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

The Motor Vehicles of Jammu and Kashmir has listed down an eligibility criteria that an applicant is required to comprehend to obtain a DL in the state.

• To apply for a motorcycle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50 CC, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
• To apply for a motorcycle exceeding an engine capacity of 50 CC, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• To apply for a transport or commercial vehicle, the applicant must be at least 20 years of age.
• The applicant should have a learner’s license
• The applicant can apply for a permanent DL in the state of J&K after or within 30 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license.

Applying for a driving license in Jammu and Kashmir is an easy process as one can now apply for a DL in J&K following both online or offline application processes.

How to apply for driving license online in Jammu and Kashmir?

• An applicant can down the form from jk.gov.in/jammukashmir/?q=Forms, fill it and submit it along with the required documents to the RTO office.
• The applicant can also apply for a permanent DL through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/. Applying through this website lets the applicant fill and submit the form online and also upload documents and pay the fees online.
• Another way of applying for a driving license in J&K is through jk.gov.in/jkeservices/home.action wherein the applicant will have to log in using his citizen ID and password.
• On applying through any of the above processes, the applicant will have to visit the RTO along with the original documents.
• The applicant will then have to book a slot for driving test.
• Appear for the driving test, on passing which he will be issued the DL in a few weeks.

How to apply for driving license offline in Jammu and Kashmir?

• An applicant can collect the form from the RTO office.
• Fill the form and attach all the required documents along with.
• Submit it to the RTO office and then book a slot for your giving your driving license test.
• Appear for the test on the given date and time.

A driving license in the state of J&K is valid for 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is earlier. On expiry of the DL, an individual has to get it renewed within a time period of 30 days from the date of expiry.

Documents required for renewal of DL in Jammu and Kashmir :

• 3 copies of passport size photographs
• Application form 9
• Medical certificate and physical fitness form 1 and form 1A.
• Permanent driving license.
• Application fee of Rs. 200 and an additional fee of Rs. 1000 in case of delay for more than one year or so from the date of expiry.

Procedure for renewal of driving license in Jammu and Kashmir :

To apply for renewal of driving license in J&K, an applicant has to follow the below steps:

• Visit www.jk.gov.in/jammukashmir/?q=Forms and download the renewal form, fill it and submit it along with the relevant documents at the RTO office.
• An individual can also apply for renewal of DL online by logging in jk.gov.in/jkeservices/home.action and completing the form submission procedure.
• Another way of applying for renewal of DL online is through Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website- parivahan.gov.in. Applying through this website also allows you to fill and submit the form and documents online. A web application number is generated following which the applicant has to visit the RTO along with the relevant documents.
• An applicant can also apply for renewal of driving license by directly visiting the RTO office and collecting the form from there. The applicant will then have to fill the form and attach the required documents. Whether the applicant applies for the renewal of DL online or offline, the renewed DL will be issued only after the verification of the documents by an RTO official.
• The renewed DL is issued to the applicant within 15 days from the date of application.

Appearing for a driving license test is necessary if you want to obtain a DL in J&K. The DL test will be conducted in the presence of a motor vehicles inspector who will judge the vehicle owner on the basis of his driving skills. The applicant will also be asked about various traffic rules and regulations and his knowledge about driving his vehicle type will be asked.