Driving License in Gwalior

Gwalior is a city located in Madhya Pradesh having a vehicle population of over 1,069,276. Today, people in Gwalior mainly travel by road as it’s one of the easiest and fastest means of travelling. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has made it mandatory for individuals to possess a driving license as it legally permits an individual to drive his vehicle in public areas of the city. If you are a resident of Gwalior and are looking to obtain a driving license, then here’s a guide that will help you with all the driving related services that you can avail in the city.

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

The Gwalior RTO issues a driving license to an individual if he meets the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• The applicant must be above the age of 18 years to be able to apply for a permanent DL
• The applicant must be above the age of 20 years to be able to apply for a commercial DL
• The applicant must be above 16 years of age to be able to apply for a DL for a motor vehicle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc.
• The applicant must be conversant with traffic rules and regulations
• The application for a DL in Gwalior can be made by an individual who holds a valid leaner’s license.
• A learner’s license issued in Gwalior is valid for a period of 6 months, so an applicant can make an application for a permanent DL after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issuance of the LL.

In Gwalior, a driving license can be obtained both online or offline as per the application process the applicant is comfortable with.

Online application to obtain DL in Gwalior

• Visit dpes.mptransport.org/MPTS/Default.htm
• Click on license appointment
• Click on fresh
• Enter your learner’s license number and date of birth
• Book a DL test slot.
• Be present at the test venue on the given time and date.
• On passing the test, the DL will be delivered to your doorstep.
• If the applicant is unable to book the DL slot online, then he will have to visit the RTO along with the print outs of the documents to do so.

Offline application to obtain DL in Gwalior

• Visit the nearest RTO
• Collect the application form. The applicant can also download the application form dpes.mptransport.org/MPTS/forms.html
• Fill the form and submit it to the RTO with the relevant documents
• Pay the fees online
• Appear for the DL test
• If the applicant passes the test, the DL will be issued to him.

Renewal of driving license in Gwalior needs to be done as soon as an individual completes the age of 50 or holds the license for 20 years. On expiry of the driving license, the applicant will have to get the renewed DL issued by the Gwalior RTO.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Gwalior

• Application form 9
• Age and address proof documents
• Expired DL
• Driver refreshing certificate, if applying for renewal of commercial driving license
• Applicable application fee

Procedure to follow for renewal of driving license in Gwalior

To renew driving license in Gwalior, the application can be processed online through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan or directly at the RTO. Once the documents and the duly filled form is submitted, an RTO officer will verify them on the basis of which the renewed DL will be issued to the applicant.

A driving license test in Gwalior is conducted to inspect an applicant’s driving skills on the basis of which the DL will be issued to the applicant. The applicant will have to drive along his vehicle on ‘S’ or ‘H’ shaped track depending on the type of vehicle he is applying for. The applicant will have to bring his own vehicle that should belong to the same category of license he is applying for. During the test, the applicant will have to pass the test, only then he will be issued the DL.