Learners and Permanent Driving License in Maharashtra

 



Driving license (DL) and insurance policy for a car are crucial for car users along with the driving skills. Indian government only allows the drivers with driving licence. The first step of getting a driving licence in Maharashtra is Learner's Licence which is a temporary driving permit issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to beginners. In Maharashtra, Vehicles are classified in the following categories,  

 Transport Vehicles: 

                       It covers the vehicles used for public and goods transport. The age limit to get any licence under this category is 20 years old. The drivers with exclusive training only can apply for this category. It is further divided into following sub-categories.

1.      Light Motor Vehicles: Motor vehicles like auto rickshaws, delivery vans, jeep, etc.

2.      Medium Passenger Vehicles: Big vehicles used for public transportation like tempos, minivans, etc.

3.      Medium Goods Vehicle: Goods carrying vehicles like delivery trucks.

4.      Heavy Passenger Vehicles: Large buses.

5.      Heavy Goods Vehicles: Huge Trucks and vans.

6.      Road Roller.

 Non-Transport Vehicles: 

                               Any 18+ individual can get this vehicle permit covering all the privet vehicles.

1.      Motorcycles with a gear transmission.

2.      Motorcycles without gear: Mopeds and scooters.

3.      Light Motor Vehicles: Privet cars, sedans and hatchbacks.

 

Eligibility for DL in Maharashtra


·         In order to get a permanent license after learning to drive​, an ​individual should have Learner's Licence to get permanent DL

·         The duration to apply for DL starts from 30 days to 180 days after getting Learner's Licence

·         Minimum age of 18 years required for non-transport motor vehicles DL and minimum age of 20 years required for transport motor vehicles DL

 

Documents obligatory to get DL: 

                Along with three passport size photographs, the following documents are required for DL,

1.      Learning Licence

2.      Any document mentioning birthdate of the applicant such as Birth certificate, Voter's ID, Pan Card, Passport or School Leaving Certificate.

3.      Any document mentioning the permanent address of the applicant like Car Insurance Policy, Passport or Bills like telephone and electricity.

4.      Application form no. 4

 The Application Procedure: 

1.      Choose Required Service

2.      Fill Up Application Form

3.      Make Online Payment

4.      Executive Will Process Application

5.      Executive Will Book a Date of Appointment

6.      Get Your Driving Licence Via Post

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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