A driving license is Done online at the end of the West Bengal RTO office.
What is a Driving License? Who can get it?
★ A Driving License is legal permission to drive a Motor Vehicle. Any person (Indian Citizen or OCI or Foreign National residing in India) having requisite age, Educational Qualification (wherever applicable), Proof of residence in an area under the jurisdiction of a particular Licensing Authority and ability to drive a Motor Vehicle can be issued a Driving License.
Who is the Licensing Authority in West Bengal?
★ In Kolkata: Director, PVD, Kolkata, or any officer authorized by him (up to the rank of Motor Vehicle ls.
★ Districts: District Magistrate or any officer authorized by him (up to the rank of Motor Vehicle Licensing). (RTO, ARTO, Motor Vehicle Licensing).
★ In Sub-Division: any officer authorized by the District Magistrate (up to the rank of Motor Vehicle Licensing). (ARTO, Motor Vehicle Licensing).
How one can get a Driving License in West Bengal?
★ On due application (to the Licensing Authority in the place of residence) in the prescribed form with documents and fees, a preliminary test is taken, 60% is the pass mark to get the Learner’s Driving License which remains valid up to a maximum period of 180 days. The Candidate can appear after at least 30 (thirty) days (so that the candidate can learn driving of a particular type of Motor Vehicle duly) for a driving test on the due application in the prescribed form with fees. A Driving License shall be issued if the candidate passes the Driving Test.
With the Learner’s Driving License, may one drive a Motor vehicle? How a regular Driving License can be obtained in West Bengal?
★ With a Learner’s Driving License one can drive a Motor Vehicle as a Learner accompanied by an Instructor holding an effective Driving License with an “L” board displayed prominently in the front and rear of the vehicle. After a lapse of a minimum period of thirty days, a Learner’s Driving License holder can apply (within 180 days) for a regular Driving License.
What are the requirements to get a Learner’s Driving License in West Bengal?
★ Application in Form 1 and 2 of C.M.V.Rules 1989
★ Documents required as evidence as to the correctness of address and age –
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Electoral Roll.
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Life Insurance Policy.
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Passport.
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Pay Slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a Local body (PRIs, ULBs).
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School Certificate.
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Birth Certificate.
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Certificate granted by a Recorded medical practitioner, not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon as to the age of the applicant.
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Any other document or documents as prescribed by the State Government under clause (k) of section 28.
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Proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners.
★ Three passport-sized recent photographs.
★ Government fees.
★ Age:
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Motor Cycle without Gear: 16 years and above.
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Light Motor Vehicle (Non-Transport): 18 years and above.
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Transport Category: 20 years and above.
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Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods: As in (iii) above and in addition at least 3(three) days specialized training on the specific subject.
★ Consent of parent or guardian, in case of an application made by minor for learner’s license to drive a motorcycle without gear, is required.
★ Educational Qualification:
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For MCWOG, MCWG, and
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LMV (NT): Optional.
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For Transport Vehicle: Minimum class eighth standard pass.
What happens if an applicant fails in the test for a Driving License in West Bengal?
★ Can again apply for a Driving License test after seven days.
What are the essentials for getting a Driving License in West Bengal?
★ Application Form 4 of C.M.V.Rules 1989.
★ An effective learner’s license to drive the vehicle of the type to which the application relates and issued not less than 30(thirty) days ago.
★ Govt. fees.
How one can renew a Driving License in West Bengal?
★ Application in Form 9 and 1A of C.M.V.Rules 1989.
★ Original Driving Licence.
★ To apply not before 30 days prior to expiry or not after five years of expiry.
★ Govt. fees and D, L Smart card fees.
How one can get a duplicate Driving License, if Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated in West Bengal?
★ Application in Form- LLD.
★ A general diary to any Police Station regarding loss of Driving License.
★ An affidavit regarding loss of D, L.
★ Govt. fee and D, L Smart card fee.
How one can get a duplicate Driving License, if Lost, Destroyed, Mutilated in West Bengal?
★ Application in Form 2 and 8 of C.M.V. Rules 1989.
★ An effective learner’s license to drive the vehicle of the type to which the application relates and issued not less than 30 (thirty) days ago.
★ Driving Certificate in Form 5 from a Motor Training School, in the case for the addition of a Transport Vehicle category.
★ Minimum educational qualification in case of Transport Vehicle shall be a class eighth standard pass.
★ Govt. Fees Rs.70, – plus Rs.290, – and D, L Smart card fee Rs.140.
WB RTO Permanent License
- A person with a Learner’s License can apply for a Permanent License after thirty days of issuance of Learner’s License. With a permanent license, a person can drive freely keeping within the road rules and adhering to safety precautions. Procedure / Instructions for Driving License Application Submission: Following are the stages in Application Submission in Issuing Driving License:-
- Fill Applicant Details
- Upload Document
- Upload Photo and Signature if required (applicable for only some states)
- DL Test Slot Booking (applicable for only some states)
- Payment of Fee
- Verify the Pay Status
- PRINT THE RECEIPT