Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, you need to have a valid driving licence to drive a motor vehicle in India. Before you get your driving licence, you need to have a learner’s licence. If you want to apply for a learner’s licence in Jharkhand, you can read this guide which will take you through the process.
Types of Learner's Licences in Jharkhand
- Learner’s Licence for non-geared motorcycles
- Learner’s Licence for motorcycles with gears
- 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 specific descriptions
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Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required to Apply for a Learner’s Licence in Jharkhand
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Apply Offline for a Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
By paying an application fee of Rs.260 and submitting the relevant documents, you can apply for a learner’s licence in Jharkhand. Here are the steps to follow:
- Step 1: Visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in your jurisdiction
- Step 2: Collect the learner’s licence application form. You can also download the form from https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
- Step 3: Fill in all details asked in the form
- Step 4:Attach the required documents
- Step 5: Attach passport-size photographs
- Step 6: Submit the form at the RTO
- Step 7: Pay your application fee
- Step 8: Book your time slot for the learner’s licence test
- Step 7: Reach the RTO in time for your test. You will have to reach the RTO at least half an hour early
- Step 8: If you pass the test, your learner’s licence will be issued
Apply Online for a Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
- Step 1: Visit the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website, https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
- Step 2: Select ‘Online Services’
- Step 3: Click on ‘Driving Licence Related Services’
- Step 4: A new page will open and you need to select the state
- Step 5: Hover over ‘Apply Online’ and click on it
- Step 6: Select ‘New Learner's Licence’
- Step 7: Click on ‘Continue’
- Step 8: Key in all the details
- Step 9: Click on 'Submit’
- Step 10: Scan all the required documents and also upload them
- Step 11: Make the payment of the application fee
- Step 12: Book your time slot for the test
- Step 13: Make sure to reach the RTO in time for the test
- Step 14: Your learner’s licence will be issued if you pass the test
Also check : Check Driving Licence Status
Booking a Slot for Learner’s Licence Test
- Step 1: Visit the website,https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
- Step 2: Follow the steps above till step 11
- Step 3: Select 'Appointments (Slot Booking)’
- Step 6: Click on ‘Learner’s Licence Test’
- Step 7: Type in your application number, and date of birth
- Step 8: Key in the verification code
- Step 9: Click on ‘Submit’
- Step 10: Select ‘Confirm to Book’
- Step 11: You can change the date and time
- Step 12: Click on ‘Confirm’
Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
If your learner’s licence is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate one. You should inform the RTO, submit an application and the RTO will issue your duplicate learner’s licence.
Documents Required to Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
- Documents for proof of age
- Documents of proof of address
- Photographs (passport size)
- Form LLD
- Copy of your First Information Report (FIR-if licence has been stolen or lost)
Apply for a Duplicate Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
- Step 1: Visit the RTO in your jurisdiction
- Step 2: Collect the LLD form
- Step 3: Attach the required documents
- Step 4: Attach photographs (passport size)
- Step 4: Submit the details of your stolen learner’s licence
- Step 5: Lodge an FIR if the learner’s licence has been stolen
- Step 6: Pay the application fee
- Step 7: Once your documents have been verified, your duplicate learner’s licence will be issued
Make Corrections to Your Learner’s Licence
- All corrections that need to be made to the learner’s licence can be done only by the RTO which issued your learner’s licence.
- You should submit a copy of your learner’s licence along with other documents for the corrections to be made.
- Once your application and documents have been verified, your new learner’s licence will be issued.
Learner's Licence Test in Jharkhand
- The learner's licence test will test your knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
- This is a written one and will be conducted in front of a Motor Vehicles Inspector.
- You can always re-appear for this test if you do not pass it.
- If you pass the test, your learner’s licence will be issued.
- You can drive your vehicle with an ‘L’ board stuck on the front and back of your vehicle.
- You can apply for a driving licence after 30 days of holding a learner’s licence.
FAQs on Learner's Licence in Jharkhand
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Do I have to give a driving test for getting a learner's licence in Jharkhand?
No, you do not need to take a driving test for getting a learner’s licence test in Jharkhand.
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Am I allowed to renew my learner's licence?
Yes, you can renew your learner's licence. This can be done if you have not applied for a driving licence within a period of 180 days from the date of the learner’s licence being issued.
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Will my Jharkhand learner’s licence be valid in Goa?
Yes, any learner’s licence issued in Jharkhand will be valid in Goa and all other states in India.
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How can I check my Jharkhand learner's licence application status?
You can check the status of your learner's licence application by visiting parivahan.gov.in/You can also visit the RTO directly and enquire about the status of your learner’s licence.