Apply for a Learner’s Licence in Goa

A learner's licence is a document issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and allows you to drive a motor vehicle until you get a driving licence. You can apply for your driving licence only after you hold a learner’s licence for a period of 30 days. If you want to apply for a learner’s licence in Goa, here is a guide which will take you through the entire process.

Types of Learner's Licences Issued in Goa

• Learner’s Licence for motor vehicles with gear
• Learner’s Licence for motor vehicles without gear
• Learner’s Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles (MGV)
• Learner’s Licence for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
• Learner’s Licence for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
• Learner’s Licence for Medium Passenger Vehicles (MPV)
• Learner’s Licence for road rollers
• Learner’s Licence for Heavy Passenger Vehicles (HPV)
• Learner’s Licence for motor vehicles which come with a specified description

Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required to get a Driving Licence in Goa

Apply Online for a Learner's Licence in Goa

To apply for a learner’s licence in Goa, you have to pay a fee of Rs.150 and follow these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the website parivahan.gov.in/
• Step 2: Select 'Online services’
• Step 3: Click on ‘Driving licence-related services’
• Step 4: Type in your state
• Step 5: Select 'Apply online’
• Step 6: Click 'Learner's licence’
• Step 7: Key in all information required in the form
• Step 8: Click on ‘Submit’
• Step 9: Upload all the required documents
• Step 10: Book your time slot for the learner's licence test
• Step 11: Appear in time for the test (at least half an hour early)
• Step 12: Once you pass the test, your learner's licence will be issued

Apply Offline for a Learner's Licence in Goa

• Step 1: Visit the (Regional Transport Office) RTO office in your jurisdiction
• Step 2: Collect an application form. You can also download and print the form by visiting the website goa.gov.in/
• Step 3: Fill in all details
• Step 4: Attach all required documents
• Step 5: Pay the application fee
• Step 6: Book your time slot for the test
• Step 7: Make sure to reach the RTO at least half an hour early for the test
• Step 8: If you pass the test, you will get your learner's licence

Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Goa

You can apply for a duplicate learner's licence if your original learner's licence is lost, damaged, or stolen.

Documents Required to Get a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Goa

• Photographs (passport size)
• Proof of age documents
• Proof of address documents
• Application Form LLD (Learner’s Licence Duplicate)
• FIR copy (for stolen learner’s licence)

Process to Get a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Goa

1. Step 1: Visit the website, parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and download the application form. You can also visit the RTO and collect the application form.
2. Step 2: Fill in all details
3. Step 3: Submit the form and all required documents at the RTO
4. Step 4: Once your documents have been verified, your duplicate learner's licence will be issued

Learner's Licence Test in Goa

• Your learner's licence test will conducted as per the rules and regulations established by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
• The learner’s licence test will test your knowledge of traffic rules.
• This test will be conducted online or at the RTO.
• If you pass the test, you will be issued a learner’s licence within 2 weeks.
• If you fail the test, you can always re-appear for it after 7 days.

FAQs on Learner's Licence in Goa

1. Is it necessary for me to appear for a driving test to get my learner's licence?

   No, you do not have to take a driving test. The learner's licence test in Goa is a written one and will test your knowledge of traffic rules.

2. What is the validity of a learner's licence in Goa?

   Your learner's licence issued in Goa will be valid for 6 months from the date of the licence being issued.

3. How do I check the status of my learner's licence application?

   You can easily track the status of your learner's licence application by enquiring at the RTO or by visiting the website, parivahan.gov.in/

4. When can I renew my learner's licence?

   You can renew your learner's licence if you have not applied for driving licence within 180 days from the date of your learner’s licence being issued.