Driving Licence in Sikkim

How to Apply for Driving Licence in Sikkim

If you are applying for a Driving Licence (DL) in Sikkim, you can follow one of the two methods mentioned below:

Offline Procedure:

In this procedure, you will be required to follow the steps listed below:

1. Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO Office and collect the application form (Form 4 for LMV and Form 5 for commercial vehicles).
2. Step 2: Duly fill up the details on the form.
3. Step 3: Submit the prescribed documents and photographs to the RTO along with your application form.
4. Step 4: Select an appointment for the first part of the test wherein your traffic rules knowledge will be tested.
5. Step 5: You will get a learner's licence once you pass the test. Followed by that you will have to apply for the permanent driving licence within 30 to 180 days of the issuance of your learner's licence.
6. Step 6: Appear for the driving test and qualify for the same to get your permanent driving licence.

Online Procedure:

In this procedure, you will be required to follow the steps listed below:

1. Step 1: Visit the official website of the transport department of Sikkim.
2. Step 2: Navigate to the 'Driving Licence' option.
3. Step 3: Download the application form and duly fill up the details on it.
4. Step 4: Submit the prescribed documents and photographs to the RTO along with your application form.
5. Step 5: Select an appointment for the first part of the test wherein your traffic rules knowledge will be tested.
6. Step 6: You will get a learner's licence once you pass the test. Followed by that you will have to apply for the permanent driving licence within 30 to 180 days of the issuance of your learner's licence.
7. Step 7: Appear for the driving test and qualify for the same to get your permanent driving licence.

Eligibility Criteria for DL in Sikkim

The eligibility criteria for driving licence in Sikkim can be summed up as follows:

1. The applicant must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for a driving licence in Sikkim. However, he or she will be eligible to ride a two-wheeler with an engine capacity of not more than 50cc.
2. The applicant should be at least 18 years old to be eligible for a driving licence for using a two-wheeler with an engine capacity of more than 50 cc.
3. The applicant should be at least 20 years old to be eligible for a driving licence for using a heavy transport vehicle.
4. The applicant should be aware of all the traffic rules and regulations.
5. The applicant is required to obtain a temporary driving licence for a period of 30 to 180 days before he or she can apply for a permanent driving licence.

Documents Required to apply for a Driving Licence in Sikkim

To apply for a driving licence in Sikkim, applicants will be required to submit the self-attested copies of the following documents to the Regional Transport Office (RTO). These documents have to be provided along with a duly filled up application form.

• Proof of Age: Any one of the following documents have to be provided -
  • Birth certificate
  • Passport
  • Educational certificate
  • Employee certificate issued by a state govt. or the Central Government
• Proof of Address: Any one of the following documents have to be provided -
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • LIC Policy Bond
  • Voter's ID Card
  • Employee certificate issued by a state govt. or the Central Government
• Other Documents: The other documents that are required to apply for a driving licence are listed below:
  • Form 4 for application
  • Form 5 (optional) - in case of commercial DL application
  • Original learner's licence
  • Recent passport sized photographs of the applicant

How to Apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Sikkim

If you have misplaced your permanent driving licence, you can apply for a duplicate one through the RTO. You can follow either of the online or the offline methods for the same.

Offline Procedure:

In this procedure, you will be required to follow the steps listed below:

1. Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO and collect the required application form LLD.
2. Step 2: Duly fill up the details on the form.
3. Step 3: Submit the prescribed documents and photographs to the RTO along with your application form.
4. Step 4: Deposit the duplicate licence fee of Rs.200.
5. Step 5: Once the documents are verified, the duplicate licence will be reissued to the applicant.

Online Procedure:

In this procedure, you will be required to follow the steps listed below:

1. Step 1: Visit the official website of the transport department of Sikkim.
2. Step 2: Download the application form LLD and duly fill up the details on it.
3. Step 3: Submit the prescribed documents and photographs to the RTO along with your application form.
4. Step 4: Deposit the duplicate licence fee of Rs.200.
5. Step 5: Once the documents are verified, the duplicate licence will be reissued to the applicant.