Applying for Driving License

Types of Driving Licence (DL) in Assam:

Driving license for 2-wheeler without gear, Driving license for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV), Driving license issued for transport vehicles

Eligibility Criteria:

1. 18 years old and above can apply for license, 2. 21 years of age for driving a transport vehicle, 3. 16 years old to drive a vehicle with engine capacity not exceeding 50CC, 4. Applicants should be aware of all the traffic rules and regulations, 5. Before the applicant applies for a permanent DL, he/she should have a temporary driving license for at least 30 days but not more than 180 days.

Documents Required:

Age and address proofs, 3 recent- passport size photographs, Application form for license, Original learner’s license, Driving License’s Fees - Rs.200

Offline Application of Driving Licence:

Step 1: Get the application form from the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO)/ download it from the official website and submit the printed copy to the RTO.

Step 2: Fill in the following details - Full Name, Residential Address, Educational Qualification, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, etc. and provide the RTO with the address and age proofs and passport-size photos.

Step 3: After the fee payment, get an appointment for the first round of the test. Only after passing the test, a driver's license will be issued.

Online Application of Driving License:

Step 1: Visit www.transport.assam.gov.in and select the ‘Driving license’ option, download and print the application form.

Step 2: Submit the filled form and all the above-mentioned documents to the RTO. After the fee payment through the parivahan.gov.in website, secure a slot for the driving test, and only on passing the test, the applicant will receive their license within 2 - 3 weeks.