Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 you need to have a valid driving licence to drive a motor vehicle in Jharkhand. You can get a driving licence after you have a held a learner's licence for 30 days. If you want to apply for a driving licence in Jharkhand, this guide will take you the process.
Driving licence for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) | Cars and bikes with gears |
Driving licence for motorcycles without gear | Scooters and mopeds |
Driving licence for transport vehicles | Heavy motor vehicles like lorries, trucks, and trailers |
You can apply for a driving licence in Jharkhand by paying the application fee. The amount will range from Rs.500 to Rs.800.
Step 1: Visit the website parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
Step 2: Select 'Online services'
Step 3: Click on 'Driving licence related services'
Step 4: Choose your state
Step 5: Select 'Apply online'
Step 6: Click 'Select new driving licence'
Step 7: Type the details in your application form
Step 8: Upload all required documents
Step 9: Upload your photograph
Step 10: Print out the documents and application form for future reference
Step 11: Book your time slot for the driving test
Step 12: Make the payment of the application fee
Step 13: You will get a web application number
Step 14: Visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in time for the test.
Note: Make sure to take all your original documents with you.
Step 1: First, you should download the application form from jhtransport.gov.in/forms.html
Step 2: Print the application form, fill in all the details and attach all required documents
Step 3: Submit the documents at the RTO Office
Step 4: Pay the application fee at the counter
Step 5: Book your slot for the driving test
Step 6: Appear on time for the test (at least half an hour early)
Step 7: If you pass the driving test, your driving licence will issued
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You can apply for a duplicate driving licence in Jharkhand if your original driving licence is stolen, lost or damaged. You will have to pay an application fee of Rs.350.
Step 1: Download the application form from the website, jhtransport.gov.in/forms.html
Step 2: You can also download the form from parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
Step 3: Once you download the form, fill in the details and attach the documents
Step 4: After the officials at the RTO have verified your documents, your duplicate driving licence will be issued.
Your driving licence in Jharkhand is valid for a period of 20 years or until you reach the age of 50 (whichever is earlier). You can renew your driving licence by paying a fee of Rs.250.
Step 1: Go to the website, jhtransport.gov.in/forms.html
Step 2: Download the application form and fill in the details
Step 3: Attach the required documents
Step 4: Submit the application for at the RTO
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Step 6: Once your documents have been verified, your new driving licence will be issued
With an international driving licence, you can drive a motor vehicle aboard. The licence will be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of the licence being issued. You will have to pay an application fee of Rs.500 to apply for an international driving licence.
Step 1: Vist the website, jhtransport.gov.in/forms.html
Step 2: Download the application form and print it
Step 3: Fill in the details and attach all documents
Step 4: Submit the form at the RTO
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Step 6: Once your documents has been verified, you will get your international driving licence
You can check the status of your driving licence by visiting parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
Learner's licence in Jharkhand will be issued on the very same day of your documents and application being verified.
You have to submit Form 7 in order to apply for a smart card driving licence in Jharkhand.
You have to pay a fee of Rs. 10 to change the name on your driving licence.
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