Driving License in Nashik

Driving license is one of the important documents that an individual has to carry along, while driving a motor vehicle in public areas of Nashik. The Regional Transport Office of Nashik has been established as per the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to carry out smooth and lawful functioning of the transport system in the city. At Nashik RTO, an individual can obtain a driving license and various other services related to it. Obtaining a driving license is a simple process, if the applicant follows the below-mentioned procedure that states a step by step process explaining the DL application process in Nashik.

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.

Nashik RTO has specified the below eligibility requirements that an individual is expected to meet to obtain a DL in the city.

• A driving license for a motor vehicle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc is issued to an individual who has attained the age of 16.
• Permanent driving license for a private vehicle is issued to an individual who has completed the age of 18 years.
• Driving license for a transport vehicle is issued on attaining the age of 20 years.
• The applicant should hold a valid learner’s license.
• The applicant for a permanent DL can be made 30 days after of 180 before the issuance of learner’s license.
• The applicant should have completed knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.

Getting a driving license in Nashik is an easy process as the applicant can obtain it online or offline, directly at the RTO. However, to obtain a driving license, it’s important for the applicant to pass the driving license test. On passing the test, the DL will be delivered to the applicant at his doorstep.

Online application process to obtain a driving license in Nashik

Applying for a driving license online in Nashik can be done by following the below steps:

• Visit Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Website- parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
• Click on ‘online services’ and then select ‘driving license related services’
• Enter the name of your state-for DL in Nashik, select Maharashtra
• Click on apply online and then select new driving license
• Fill in the applicant details
• Upload the documents
• Upload the photos, signature and book the slot for DL test (If the applicant is not able to proceed with this, then he will have to visit the RTO and do so).
• Pay the applicable application fees
• Appear for the driving test.
• If the applicant passes the test, the DL will be issued to him

Offline application process to obtain a driving license in Nashik

The applicant can also apply for a driving license directly at the RTO office by following the below steps:

• Visit the nearest RTO
• Obtain an application form from the RTO. DL form can also be downloaded online transport.maharashtra.gov.in.
• Fill in the form with the appropriate details
• Submit the form to the RTO along with the relevant documents
• Pay the application fees
• Schedule a slot for your DL test.
• Appear for the driving license test on the selected date and time
• Pass the test to obtain the DL

In Nashik, a driving license issued to an applicant is valid for a period of 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is early for the applicant. On the expiry of the driving license, the applicant has to renew the DL within a grace period of 30 days; if the applicant fails to do so then he will have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 1000/- per year as a charge of late renewal.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Nashik

• Application form 9
• Application fee of Rs. 416
• 3 copies of passport size photographs
• Medical certification 1A
• Expired driving license

Procedure to renew driving license in Nashik

Application for renewal of driving license in Nashik can be done online through parivahan.gov.in/ or directly at the RTO office. On submission of the duly filled form and the documents, the RTO official will verify them on the basis of which the renewed DL will be issued to the applicant on the same day.

To obtain a driving license in Nashik, it is mandatory for an applicant to pass the DL test. The DL test in Nashik 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. For the test, the applicant will have to bring his own vehicle which should be of the same category of the DL he is applying for. The applicant will be asked to drive along his vehicle along ‘S’ or ‘H’ shaped track and will also be asked about traffic rules and regulations. Applicant’s knowledge about familiarity with the vehicle will also be tested. If the applicant fails the test, then he can reappear for the test after 7 days.