Driving Licence in Gujarat

An applicant who wishes to acquire a driving licence in Gujarat has to apply in the prescribed form as per regulations of the government of Gujarat. Applicants have to clear both computer and driving tests to acquire a licence.

Eligibility criteria for Driving Licence in Gujarat

The eligibility criteria for acquiring a new driving licence in Gujarat is listed in the table below:

Documentation Required for DL in Gujarat

The documents required for acquiring a new driving licence in Gujarat are listed in the table below:

Procedure for Acquiring a New Driving licence in Gujarat

An applicant should acquire a learning licence to be eligible to apply for a new driving licence. An applicant should fill out form No.2/4 along with the medical certificate in form No.1 (A). If an applicant wishes to acquire a driving licence for any goods vehicle, he should log on to www.sarathi.nic.in.

The procedure for obtaining a driving licence is as follows:

1. A learning licence is valid for six months
2. An applicant may appear for a driving test after 30 days of receiving the learning licence
3. Applicants should drive the same kind of vehicle at the test as mentioned in the application form
4. An applicant can book an appointment for driving test online at http://drivingtesttrack.in/getappointment.htm. An applicant has to enter his learning licence number and date of birth to get an appointment.

Fee structure of DL in Gujarat

The government of Gujarat charges Rs.200 for a smart card driving licence. An additional Rs.50 is charged depending on the category of vehicle.

Change in Particulars in a Driving licence and Acquiring a Duplicate Driving licence

In order to make any changes in a driving licence, an applicant should fill out form L.L.D mentioning all details of the original driving licence. Applicants should pay Rs.200 along with the application. If an applicant does not remember the number of his original smart card, he can request for the same in an application with details of his address, name and date of birth. A fee of Rs.25 should be paid for the same. If an applicant wishes to change specific particulars in his driving licence such as name and address, he can request for the same in an application along with a fee of Rs.200 and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the licensing authority.

Additional Category in a Driving licence

1. There are various categories which can be added in a driving licence as listed below:
   1. Transport vehicle in L.M.V. licence
   2. Hazardous goods in transport driving licence
   3. Authorization for transport vehicle
   4. Any other additional category for two wheelers

1. Transport Vehicle in L.M.V. licence

1. Applicants should be aged 20 years or above, passed standard 8 and have at least one year of experience driving any light motor vehicle
2. Form no.8 should be filled out
3. Original driving licence should be submitted
4. Certificate of training in form No.5 should be submitted
5. Rs.200 should be paid for a smart card

2. Hazardous Goods in Transport Driving licence

1. An applicant should specify his particulars in an application
2. A certificate of training (three days) from any state/central government centre should be submitted
3. Rs.50 should be paid as fees
4. The endorsement is valid for one year

3. Authorization for Transport Vehicle

1. An application should be submitted in form T.V.A
2. A certificate of good conduct from a police station should be submitted
3. A training certificate should be be submitted in form no.5
4. Rs.50 should be paid as fees

4. Any Other Additional Category for Two Wheelers

1. An application request should be submitted in form-8
2. Original driving licence should be attached
3. Rs.200 should be paid for a smart card driving licence
4. Applicant may take the driving test 30 days after receiving the learners licence.

International Driving Licence in Gujarat

1. International driving licence is issued to Indian citizens who report to the RTO in person
2. Form 4 (A) and medical certificate in Form - 1A should be filled out
3. Rs.500 should be paid as fees
4. Copies of visa, passport, 3 passport-size photographs and current driving licence should be submitted
5. A driving permit is issued for one year or until the expiry of current driving licence, whichever is earlier
6. Duplicate international driving permit is not renewed after expiry
7. The permit is delivered to an applicant in person

Renewal of Driving licence in Gujarat

1. A 30-day grace period is allowed for the renewal of a driving licence
2. In case an individual applies for renewal of license before 5 years of the expiry date, he need not take a test. The licence, however, stands valid from the date of renewal
3. An application in form no. 9 should be filled out
4. Original driving licence should be submitted
5. In case an applicant is aged 50 years or is applying for a renewal of licence (transport), a medical certificate in form 1A should be submitted
6. Rs.50 in addition to Rs.200 as a smart card fee should be paid. For any delay, Rs.50 has to be paid
7. NOC (No Objection Certificate) of the concerned R.T.O. should be submitted