The Motor
Vehicles Act of 1988 has made it compulsory for anyone in Goa who wants to
drive a vehicle to first hold a driving licence. However, in order to obtain a
driving licence, you must have a learner’s licence first. Fortunately, there
are 2 ways to apply for a learner’s licence in Goa. There is an online and
offline process which involves the applicant filling in the forms and attaching
the required documents. The application fees must be paid before a learner’s
licence test is given. If the applicant passes the learner’s licence test, the
RTO will issue the licence either immediately at the RTO or through speed post
to the address listed in the forms.
When a person applies for a learner’s licence in
Goa, they can either choose to apply online or offline. Both the methods are
easy and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Applicants are required
to fill in the forms and attach documents before paying the fees and giving the
test. The application processes are listed here in detail.
Online Application
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Today, almost everyone in India has access to the internet or a
smartphone. This makes applying online for a learner’s licence a lot easier.
Anyone who wants to apply, they can visit the official website for the Ministry
of Road Transport and Highways – https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
and follow the steps there. There is also the official website of the Transport
Department of Goa – https://www.goa.gov.in/department/transport/
where you can download the required forms. After filling in the forms, the
applicant will have to scan and attach the requested documents. The application
fee can also be paid online and then the applicant must choose a date and time
slot to appear for the learner’s licence test at the RTO. If the test is
successfully cleared, the RTO will issue the learner’s licence immediately.
Offline Application
For those people who believe in doing things the traditional way, the offline process is perfect for them. Here, the applicant must visit the RTO in their respective state/city. The application and other forms can be found at the RTO itself. Once the forms are filled in correctly, the applicant will have to attach copies of the documents listed in the forms. Before submitting the forms, the applicant must make the payment for the application and select a date and time to appear for the learner’s licence test. On the chosen date, the applicant will have to visit the RTO once again to give the learner’s licence test. Only if the test is cleared by the applicant, will the RTO issue the learner’s licence either immediately at the RTO or have it delivered to the registered address.
Before
anyone can obtain a learner’s licence in Goa, they must specify the type of
vehicle they intend to drive using the learner’s licence. There are quite a few
options to choose from which as the licence varies from vehicle to vehicle.
Listed below are the different types of learner’s licences available in Goa:
Learner’s Licence for geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for non-geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for LMV or Light Motor Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for MPV or Medium Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HGV or Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HPV or Heavy Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for Road Rollers.
Learner’s Licence for motor vehicles with specific descriptions.
The
RTO of any state requires a certain number of documents to verify the information
provided on the forms. This information includes age, address, education
qualification, identity, and more. While online applicants are required to scan
and attach these documents, offline applicants are required to attach copies of
the original documents. The documents required when filling the forms out are
listed below:
Fees – Rs. 150 for the application.
Form No. 2 completely and correctly filled.
Age Proof – Ration Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Birth Certificate, LIC Policy.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Learning License in Goa?
In
the event of a learner’s licence being misplaced, stolen, or damaged, the
holder is required to apply for a duplicate learner’s licence by informing the
RTO where the original was issued. The holder will have to attach documents to
the application form and pay a nominal fee as well. In case the learner’s
licence was stolen, the applicant will have to attach the FIR from the local
police station as well.
Documents required while applying for a duplicate learning license in Goa:
The
below-mentioned documents are required when applying for a duplicate learner’s
licence in Goa:
Documents for age and address proof.
Passport-sized photographs.
Correctly filled application form or Form LLD.
Duplicate learner’s licence application fees.
In case the licence was stolen or lost, a copy of the FIR lodged with the police.
Learner’s licence details.
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Learning Licence in Goa:
In order to apply for a duplicate learner’s licence
in Goa, the applicant should follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the RTO office or website and correctly fill in the LLD form.
Step 2: Attach the requested documents
Step 3: Attach two passport-sized photographs.
Step 4: Enter the details of the misplaced/stolen learner’s licence.
Step 5: Lodge an FIR if the learner’s license was stolen and attach a copy of it with the form.
Step 6: Pay the requested application fees.
How to Make Corrections in Learner’s License?
For
a new driver, the learner’s licence is an extremely important document. Without
it, you cannot move forward and obtain a permanent driving licence. That is why
it is important to check whether the information mentioned on the learner’s
licence when issued is correct and does not contain any errors. However, there
could be times when the RTO makes a few mistakes on the learner’s licence and
this is when the holder should inform the RTO about the same. Here are some of
the tips to remember when making corrections in the learner’s licence.
Any corrections to the learner’s licence can only be made by the
RTO that issued the learner’s licence and no other RTO in the state.
The documents specified by the RTO should be presented to make the
corrections.
A copy of the learner’s licence must be submitted to the RTO along
with an application for the requested changes.
Once the application is approved, a nominal fee will be required
to be paid by the applicant after which a receipt will be issued.
The fee payment receipt can be used as proof till the new
learner’s licence is issued by the RTO.
Learning Licence Test Procedure in Goa
When
the applicant successfully submits the application form and pays the fees, they
must select a date and time to appear for the learner’s licence test at the
RTO. While the test itself is quite easy to clear, there are some vital points
you have to keep in mind before giving it. Follow these tips and you should
have no worries in clearing the test.
The LL test shows the applicant’s knowledge about traffic rules
and regulations, signs, and safety measures.
It is a written test and is conducted in front of a Motor Vehicles
Inspector or can be done online as well.
If the applicant does not successfully pass the test, they can
re-appear for the test on the following day.
If the applicant clears the test, the learner’s licence will be
issued immediately.
Once cleared, the applicant is required to have an “L” symbol on
their vehicle and can only drive with an experienced driver present.
A: The learner’s licence in Goa is valid for a total of 6 months from the issuance date.
Q: Do I have to appear for driving test to obtain learning license?
A: No. There is no driving test when you apply for a learner’s licence in Goa.
Q: Can I renew my learning license issued in Goa?
A: Yes. You can renew a learner’s licence in Goa as long as the holder has not yet applied for a permanence driving licence within the 180-day validity time.
Q: How can I check my learning license application status in Goa?
