Travelling by road helps you reach places faster. It is not only one of the convenient modes of travel, but also an affordable one. In Thrissur, people generally take the roadways which make it necessary for them to obtain a driving license. Holding a driving license while travelling by roads in Thrissur is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A driving license is an official document that permits an individual to drive a motor vehicle of his choice. To drive a car or truck or even a lorry in Thrissur, an individual can obtain a driving license in the city by following the application process mentioned below.
A vehicle insurance is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Thrissur RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
The Thrissur RTO issues a driving license to an individual on the basis of the below vehicle types.
The vehicle type an individual opts to ride or drive is restricted to certain eligibility requirements. The Thrissur RTO makes it necessary for an individual to comply with the below eligibility requirements:
The below documents have to be submitted to the RTO office for obtaining a driving license in Thrissur.
An individual looking to obtain a driving license in Thrissur can apply for it 30 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s license. Application for a DL in Thrissur can be made online or offline directly at the RTO.
Online application process to obtain a driving license in Thrissur
Offline application process to obtain a driving license in Thrissur
A duplicate driving license is issued to an individual who’s DL is stolen, lost or damaged. An individual will have to apply for a driving license within 6 months from the date of loss. If the application for a duplicate DL is not made within the grace period, then the applicant will have to obtain a special permission from the headquarters of the transport department of Kerala.
Documents required for obtaining a duplicate driving license in Thrissur
Procedure to obtain a duplicate driving license in Thrissur
If an individual’s driving license is stolen, then he will have to obtain a duplicate driving license that allows him to legally drive his vehicle on Indian roads. In case of theft, a FIR has to be lodged and an affidavit has to be filed, stating the loss of the license. The applicant can apply for a duplicate driving license online through mvd.kerala.gov.in/ . The applicant can submit the form and the documents online, post which he will have to visit the RTO for the verification process. Once the documents are verified, the duplicate DL is issued to the applicant. Application for a duplicate driving license can also be made offline, directly at the RTO. The duplicate driving license form can be downloaded online through mvd.kerala.gov.in/.
Just like car insurance, a driving license too has an expiry date on which it is subjected to renewal. The validity of a driving license issued in Thrissur is 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. A grace period of 30 days is provided for renewal of a driving license, post which an additional charge of Rs. 1000 is levied on a yearly basis.
Documents required for obtaining a duplicate driving license in Thrissur
Procedure for renewal of driving license in Thrissur
Application for renewal of driving license in Thrissur can be made online through Kerala Motor Vehicles Department Website- mvd.kerala.gov.in. The applicant will have to submit his license number, date of birth and other required details. He will then have to submit the documents, post which an application number will be generated. The applicant will then have to visit the RTO office for verification of the documents. On verification of the documents, the renewed DL is issued to the applicant on the same day. Renewal form can also be downloaded online through mvd.kerala.gov.in.
An international driving license in Thrissur is issued to an individual who wishes to drive a motor vehicle in a foreign land. This license is issued to individuals who are above the age of 18 years and hold a valid Indian driving license. Holding this license makes an individual legally eligible to drive or ride his vehicle in any foreign land for a period of 1 year.
Documents required for obtaining an International DL in Thrissur
Procedure to obtain an International DL in Thrissur
An international driving permit issued in Thrissur is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issuance. The applicant will have to submit the above documents and pay the application fee to receive the DL. A driving test is not required to obtain an IDP in Thrissur. Application for an international DL can be made online mvd.kerala.gov.in or directly at the RTO office. On submission of the form and the required documents, the IDP is issued to the applicant.
A driving license test in Thrissur is conducted as per Rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The test is conducted in presence of a Motor Vehicles Inspector who inspects the driving skills of the applicant. For the test, the applicant will have to get his own vehicle and pass the 2 stages of the test viz. the ground test and the road test. In the ground test, applicant’s ability to drive the vehicle is tested. The applicant will be asked to drive along an ‘H’ or ‘S’ shaped track, depending on the vehicle he is driving. For the road test, the applicant’s driving skills are tested. If the applicant passes the test, the DL is delivered to his doorstep. On failing the test, the applicant will have to re-appear for it after 7 days.
A renewed DL in Thrissur is valid for a period of 5 years.
A commercial DL issued in Thrissur is valid for a period of 3 years.
Yes, you can renew your DL issued in Thrissur in Mumbai by submitting a no objection certificate obtained from the Thrissur RTO.
A smart card driving license issued in Thrissur is valid for a period of 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant.
The fee for obtaining a smart card DL in Thrissur is Rs. 200.
