Driving License in Aurangabad

Today travelling by road is one of the most preferred modes of transport. As motor vehicles have become affordable and easily available, people mostly take the road route to travel around places in and around India. Specially, in the city of Aurangabad, where roads are swift and the RTO offers hassle-free transport related services, travelling by roads is the safest and easy option. In Aurangabad, a driving license in Aurangabad can be obtained online or offline by following the below process.

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.

The applicant must meet the below eligibility requirements for obtaining a driving license in Aurangabad:

• To apply for a permanent DL, the applicant must be above the age of 18 years.
• A commercial DL in Aurangabad is issued to an applicant who is above the age of 20 years.
• To apply for a vehicle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc, the applicant should be above the age of 16 years.
• Prior to making an application for permanent DL, the applicant should obtain a learner’s license in Aurangabad.
• The applicant should be conversant with traffic rules and regulations.
• Application for permanent DL can be made after 30 days or 180 days from the date of issuance of the learning license.

Application process for obtaining a driving license in Aurangabad has been made easy as an applicant can apply for it online. Applicants no more need to visit the RTO and stand in a queue for getting the form. Form for a driving license can be easily downloaded from Maharashtra Government Website- transport.maharashtra.gov.in/. However, it’s not necessary for an individual to obtain a DL in Aurangabad online only as the applicant can also apply for it offline at the RTO.

Online application process to obtain a driving license

• Visit parivahan.gov.in/
• Click on online services and then select driving license related services
• Select the name of your state
• Click on apply online and then new driving license
• Fill in the applicant details
• Upload the documents
• Make the payment
• Book your DL test
• Appear for the test.
• On passing the test, the DL will be delivered to the applicant.

Offline application process to obtain a driving license

• Collect the application form from the RTO or download it online
• Fill the form transport.maharashtra.gov.in/
• Submit it with the relevant documents to the RTO
• Pay the application fees
• Get a DL test slot book
• Appear for the driving license test on the given date and time.
• The DL is issued to the applicant on passing the test.

A driving license issued in Aurangabad is valid for a period of 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. For renewal of DL, the applicant is given a grace period of 30 days, post which an application fee is charged per year for late renewal.

Documents required for obtaining a renewed driving license in Aurangabad

• Application Form 9
• Driving license
• Medical certificate
• Copies of 3 passport size photographs
• Application fee of Rs. 416
• Additional fee of Rs.1000 per year for late renewal

Procedure for obtaining a renewed driving license in Aurangabad

Online application for renewal of DL can be done online through parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/. After applying online, the applicant can visit the RTO with the original copies of the documents submitted. Once the documents are verified, the renewed DL is issued on the same day. An applicant can also apply for renewal of DL directly at the RTO.

In order to obtain a DL in Aurangabad, it is mandatory for an applicant to give a driving license test that allows him to drive his vehicle freely in and around public areas of India. To be eligible to apply for a DL test, the applicant has to hold a learner’s license. The DL test is conducted in presence of a motor vehicles inspector as per rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. For the test, the applicant has to bring along the same class of vehicle for which he is applying for a DL. During the test, the applicant has to make sure that he drives or rides the vehicle carefully to avoid failing the test. If the applicant fails the test, then he will have to again pay an application DL test fee and re-appear for the test after 7 days.

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