Driving Licence Patna – Driving Licence Online & Offline Patna

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As defined by the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, having a driving licence is compulsory for anyone who wishes to use a motor vehicle on the public streets. Obtaining a driving licence in Patna, the capital of state of Bihar, is an easy task if you are well-aware of the process that one should follow. Here, in this post, we tell you how to get a driving licence in Patna online and offline, along with how to renew the driving licence in Patna. In fact, we even tell you how to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with the process to attain a duplicate driving licence in Patna.

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Eligibility Criteria to Apply For a Driving Licence in Patna

An applicant for a driving licence in Patna should meet the below conditions to be eligible for obtaining a driving licence-

• Must be 20 years of age or above for commercial vehicle driving
• Must be 18 years of age or above for usage of a 2-wheeler with an engine above 50cc or for using a 4-wheeler
• Must be 18 years of age or above for usage of 2-wheeler with engine below 50cc
• Must be aware of all the traffic rules
• Must hold a learner’s driving licence for at least 30 days but for not more than 180 days

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Types of Driving Licence (DL) in Patna

Basically, there are three categories of driving licences in Patna

• Driving licence for a Commercial Vehicle (CV)
• Driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)
• Driving licence for two-wheeler w/o gears and below 50cc

Also read – Commercial Driving Licence (CDL)

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RTO Licence fees charged in Patna

The RTO in Patna has a fixed fee for all its services. The service-wise fee amount can be checked out in the table below –

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Documents Required for Driving Licence in Patna

In order to get a driving licence in Patna, you should submit self-attested copies of the documents mentioned below to the RTO-

One of the below age proofs-

• Birth Certificate
• Educational certificate from a recognized education board
• Passport
• Certificate from a state/ central government if you are an employee

One of the below address proofs

• Ration card
  Certificate obtained from a state/ central government or a local body if you are an employee of them
• Passport
• Voter’s ID
• LIC policy bond

Other documents:

• Application form 4
• 3 passport size photographs
• Application form 5 if applying for commercial driving license
• Original copy of learner’s license

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How to Apply for Driving Licence Offline in Patna?

To apply for a driving licence offline in Patna, one should go through the steps given below-

• Step 1: Obtain an application form from the RTO
• Step 2: In fact, one can even download the same from the official website and submit the printed copy to the RTO.
• Step 3: Fill the following details:
  • Full Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Residential Address
  • Educational Qualification
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Blood Group
  • Identification Mark
• Step 4: Provide passport-size photos and the address and age proofs
• Step 5: Obtain an appointment for the first round of test
• Step 6: On passing the test, one gets a learner’s licence and can then apply for a permanent driving licence after holding the learner’s licence for at least 30 days but not more than 180 days.

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How to Apply for Driving Licence Online in Patna?

In Patna, you can apply for a driving licence online through the procedure given below-

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• Step 1: Go to www.transport.bih.nic.in and choose the Driving Licence option
• Step 2: Download the application form and print it
• Step 3: Deposit the form to the RTO
• Step 4: Deposit all the required documents
• Step 5: Obtain a slot from the RTO for the driving test
• Step 6: On passing the test, you will get the DL in 2 to 3 weeks

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Steps to Check Driving Licence Application Status Online

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Steps to check driving licence status online through State Transport Department website:

There are two methods to check the driving licence application status online in Patna. First of these two is to check it on the state transport department website, while the second one will be to check the status on the website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway. Following are steps to check the status using the first method-

• Step 1: Go to the website of the Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh
• Step 2: Click on ‘DL and LL registration’ option.
• Step 3: A new page will load, in which, click on ‘Know your application status’.
• Step 4: Enter your application number
• Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and you will be shown the status of your application.

Steps to check driving licence status online through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways official website:

Follow the steps given below in case you want to know the status of your driving licence application through the second method-

• Step 1: Visit parivahan.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on ‘Driving license-related services’.
• Step 3: Select the state you reside in.
• Step 4: Click on ‘Verify status’ option on the new page that loads
• Step 5: Provide your application number and DOB
• Step 6: Fill in the correct captcha code.
• Step 7: You will be shown the status of your driving license.

How to Apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Patna?

If you damage or lose your driving licence, you shouldn’t panic and instead, go to the RTO to obtain a duplicate copy of your driving licence

Documents required while applying for a duplicate driving license in Patna

One should submit the following documents to the RTO in Patna to get a duplicate driving licence

• Application form LLD
• Form 1
• Copy of Age Proof and Address Proof
• FIR copy if the DL is stolen
• Copy of Original licence
• Challan clearance report issued by traffic police in case of commercial driving license
• License number if the license is stolen

All the photocopies of the documents mentioned above should be attested by a notary or by a gazetted officer

Steps to apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Patna

On paying the required fee, one needs to follow the steps given below to obtain a duplicate driving licence-

• Step 1: Filled form LLD at the RTO.
• Step 2: A fee of Rs. 200
• Step 3: Receive the duplicate DL on the successful verification

In case you can’t remember your driving licence number, you’ll have to apply for a fresh driving licence

How to Renew Driving Licence in Patna?

In Patna, like it is across the country, the validity of a driving licence for a private vehicle is 20 years or until the holder gets 50 years old (whatever comes first). After the DL has been renewed, it has a validity of 5 years. On the other hand, the driving licence for a commercial vehicle needs to be renewed every 3 years.

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Documents required for renewal of driving license in Patna

• Form 1A if the driver’s age is more than 40 years
• Form 9
• A photocopy of the expired driving licence
• Receipt of payment of application fee
• 2 passport-size photos of the applicant
• Self-attested age proof and address proof copies

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How to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Patna?

In order to get a duplicate driving licence in Patna, the process to do so can be carried out either offline or online, based on your convenience-

Offline Procedure:

• Step 1: Obtain the required form from RTO
• Step 2: Fill the submitted form and the required documents to the RTO
• Step 3: On successful verification, a renewed license is renewed on the same day.

Online Procedure:

• Step 1: Download the form
• Step 2: Print the form and fill it
• Step 3: Visit the official transport website of Telangana State government
• Step 4: Provide the form to the RTO along with the required documents
• Step 5: A duplicate DL is issued after successful verification.

How to apply for an International Driving Licence in Patna?

For obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Patna, you need to go to the RTO in your area and submit the relevant application form and the necessary documents. You will not be required to give any test but it is compulsory to have a permanent driving licence to obtain an IDP.

Documents required for getting an International Driving License in Patna

Below is a list of all the documents one should give to the RTO to obtain an international driving permit-

• Permanent driving license*
• Visa*
• Residence proof*
• Medical Form 1-A
  5 passport-sized photographs
• Passport *
• Nationality proof*

*attested copy should be submitted

Steps to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Patna

• Step 1:  Go to the official website of the RTO.
• Step 2: Choose the renewal option
• Step 3:  Submit a fee of Rs. 200
• Step 4:  Provide the RTO with the necessary documents and obtain the duplicate driving licence post successful verification

Also Read –Regional Transport Office – RTO State Code of India

Driving Test Procedure in Patna

As is the case across the nation, even in Patna, the driving licence test is conducted as per the procedure defined by the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. A Motor Vehicle Inspector from the RTO acts as an invigilator and the applicants should have their own vehicles, which should be of the same category for which they have applied for a driving licence. In case a candidate doesn’t possess the required vehicle, he can use the vehicle of the motor driving school.

Test for Two-Wheeler & Three-Wheeler

In case of driving licence test for a two or a three-wheeler, the applicant for a driving licence has to first ride inside a border and make an imaginary pattern of ‘8’ without stalling the vehicle even once. Once satisfied, the invigilator next asks the applicant to ride on a public road, where his performance in real-world conditions is noted.

Test for Four Wheeler

For the driving licence test for a four-wheeler, the applicant needs to first drive the vehicle on a specially prepared track without coming in contact with any of the columns positioned on the perimeter of the track. Once he has driven to the satisfaction of the invigilator, the applicant has to drive on a public road, where his driving is judged in real-world conditions.

On failing a driving licence test in any of the above three categories, a candidate can give a re-test after a gap of 7 days and on payment of a nominal fee to the RTO.

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Tips for Clearing Your Driving Test:

• Before going to give the test, make sure you have practised enough
• Don’t be nervous while giving the test as it might lead you to make mistakes
• Reach the RTO a tad early to avoid last-minute delays
• Drive smoothly and with confidence
• After the end of the test, turn off the ignition only after the car has halted completely
• Use turn indicators when changing directions

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RTO Offices in Patna

Patna, the capital of the state of Bihar, has just one RTO, whose details are given below –

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