According to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, it is essential to hold a valid driving licence to drive a vehicle in the country. In Tripura, the Regional Transport Authority is responsible for issuing learner's and permanent driving licences. Here are the details about how to apply for a permanent driving licence, renew the licence and apply for an international licence.
You can apply for a driving licence in Tripura either online or offline.
If your original driver's licence is stolen or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate driving licence as well.
Note: You can also visit the nearest RTO and collect the form for a duplicate driving licence if you are not able to download the form via the website. In this case, the form and the documents will have to be submitted to the RTO office directly.
For private vehicles, driving licences are valid for a period of 20 years or till the age of 50. For commercial vehicles, the validity for a licence is 3 years. If you wish to renew your driving licence, you can do the following:
You can also apply for an international driving licence in Tripura by following the procedure given below:
The driving licence in Tripura is valid for 20 years for private vehicles and 3 years for commercial vehicles.
No, for renewal of your driving licence, you will need to submit the form along with the required documents and pay a nominal fee.
It can take between 7-14 working days for the driving licence to reach your registered address.
You need to pay Rs.200 for renewal of your driving license in Tripura. If the application for renewal of the license is made after the expiry of the grace period, Rs.300 shall be levied as fees.
There is a grace period of 30 days for renewal of driving license in Tripura after it has expired.
An amount of Rs.1,000 is charged for issuing international driving permit.
Yes, you need to submit a copy of the FIR if your driving license gets stolen.
You must be 16 years old to apply for a learner’s licence for vehicles below 50cc, 18 for light motor vehicles, and 20 for commercial vehicles.
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