Apply In-Person

1. The RTA or Regional Transport Authority is the government authority that deals with providing International Driving Permit. One can apply their International driving license in their Regional Transport Authority Office.
   
2. Please visit the RTA between 10 am and 12.30 pm because if you visit before or after this time the counter that issues coupons will be closed and you will have to return the next day.
   
3. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO contacts: Link for contact
   
4. Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Application forms
   
5. You can get following forms directly from RTO office
   
6. IDP application Form.
   
7. Link for Forms Form 4 Form 1 form 1A
   
8. Fitness Declaration Form.
   
9. Make sure that you have all the documents in place before applying
   
10. Applicant should make sure that they are eligible for this procedure
    
11. Take the forms and fill the details. While entering your details please enter them as exactly mentioned in your license and passport.
    
12. Attach all the documents including the health certificate with sign across your photo and stamp impression.
    
13. Now, put these papers together and take it to the officer. Here the officer will also ask for the originals, he will cross check your passport and license and when satisfied, will stamp Verified: Original. He will issue a token number too.
    
14. With that number you need to observe an electronic board that reads which token number is being called and which counter that you need to go to. So, wait for your turn.
    
15. Officer at the counter will ask you on your turn to get an ORDER by the RTO Officer.
    
16. At the counter you need to pay a sum of 650 Rs (or advised amount) for which you will get a receipt. The counter person will ask details of the country you are visiting and other relevant stuff. He will give back your forms.
    
17. You might have to get the sign of the AO.
    
18. After this, you need to get your photo taken, give your digital signature and bio metric print of your left index finger.
    
19. Now submit your forms and credentials. The officer will take everything along with your receipt. The officer will ask for one passport photo. He will either immediately issue your IDP or ask you to return at 4 pm.
    
20. Collect your Booklet and Card.

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

Apply Online (Through Parivahan Portal) - Jharkhand Apply for International driving license online with Images

1. To Obtain an International Driving Licence, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “Submit”
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

1. Please take printout of Acknowledgement
   
   

Printing application

1. You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: please follow the link Online Portal
   
2. Select “Jharkhand” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”
   
3. In the next window, please click “Download Forms” to select “Print application form” option
   
4. Please enter your application number in the next window and hit ”Submit” follow the next window to get the printout.
   
   

Appointment

1. You can book appointment with RTO using the following link Online Appointment
   
2. Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “services on Driving License” option
   
3. In the new window select appropriate option to process your request to book appointment.
   
   

1. 3 to 4 of Passport size photographs (carry more just in case)
   
2. A valid permanent driver’s license with validity beyond 1 year. If your license is going to expire in less than a year, you will have to get it renewed and then apply for the IDP.
   
3. A valid passport which expires only a year later.
   
4. A valid visa to the country you are going to visit.
   
5. Air Tickets (Optional).
   
6. Aadhaar Card
   
7. Health certificate by a medical practitioner.
   
8. Fitness certificate
   
9. Attested copy of the permanent address proof
   
10. A self - attested letter to the Zonal RTO requesting to authenticate International Driving Permit
    
11. Form: Form – 4A , Form-1 and Form-1A . Link for Forms Form – 4A Form 1 form 1A
    
12. Should be duly filled and submitted at the Zonal RTO, failure to do so will lead to rejection of your International Driver’s License application.
    
    

List of RTO office locations in Jharkhand

Transport Commissioner - Jharkhand,
Kutchery Rd, Deputy Para,
Ahirtoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001
Following link will get RTO Contact details: Link for RTO Contact Info

• You should have a valid driving license to apply.
  
• The validity (expiry) of such DL should have more than one year
  
• valid visa to the country you are going to visit
  
  

• Fee related details are provided under the following link: Fee Details
  
  

• Valid for tenure of 1 year from the date of issuance. After which your DL has to be renewed again, which can be done from nearest RTO if within the country or at the Indian Embassy, if residing in foreign.
  
  

Application forms that cab be used : Application Forms

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    

• You will get the License same evening or maximum next day morning.
  
  

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Concerned Authority

The application must be made to the District Transport office of the Licensing Authority Office.

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

• One has to get the International Driving License to drive in overseas country
  
• An International Driving Permit is a permit given to existing license holders if he/she wishes to travel abroad and drive there. It is only issued by Government of that country of which the applicant is a citizen.
  
  

If you’re travelling in the following countries, you do not require IDP or International Driver’s License for a period of six months.

1. United States of America,
   
2. Australia
   
3. United Kingdom
   
4. Germany
   
5. France
   
6. New Zealand
   
7. South Africa
   
8. Italy
   
9. Canada
   
10. Spain
    
11. Mauritius
    
12. Finland
    
13. Switzerland
    
14. Norway
    
15. Mauritius
    
    

Citizens of India can drive in foreign countries with an International Driving Licence.

http://jharkhand.gov.in/new_depts/trans/trans_fr.html

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