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• 1 Procedure
  • 1.1 Apply In-Person
  • 1.2 Apply online via State Portal
• 2 Required Documents
• 3 Office Locations & Contacts
• 4 Eligibility
• 5 Fees
• 6 Validity
• 7 Documents to use
• 8 Sample Documents
• 9 Processing Time
• 10 Related Videos
• 11 Instructions
• 12 Required Information
• 13 Need for the Document
• 14 Information which might help
• 15 Other Uses of the document and certificate
• 16 External links
• 17 Others

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• 1 Procedure
  • 1.1 Apply In-Person
  • 1.2 Apply online via State Portal
• 2 Required Documents
• 3 Office Locations & Contacts
• 4 Eligibility
• 5 Fees
• 6 Validity
• 7 Documents to use
• 8 Sample Documents
• 9 Processing Time
• 10 Related Videos
• 11 Instructions
• 12 Required Information
• 13 Need for the Document
• 14 Information which might help
• 15 Other Uses of the document and certificate
• 16 External links
• 17 Others

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-PersonEdit

1. To apply for a TR (transport, commercial) Driver License in Odisha, the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
   
2. Information related to the RTO offices and licensing authority can be obtained from the “Office Locations and Contacts” Section of this page.
   
3. You will have to submit Application in Form No.8 in front of licensing authority.
   
4. Application form no 8 can be downloaded from following link: Form 8
   
5. The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for driver license by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
   
6. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Documents” section of this page.
   
7. Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
   
8. Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
   
9. Book a slot for your driving license test
   
10. For a Driver License you will be requested to bring your own vehicle where you will be tested for your driving skills.
    
11. If the testing authority is satisfied with your driving skills a driving license will be provided.
    
    

Apply online via State PortalEdit

1. You can also apply for TR (Transport, Commercial) driver license online via state portal:State Portal
   
2. Select the online services tab from the web site page.
   
3. From the dropdown menu select “DL Application”
   
4. Once you select the option you will be redirected to sarathi portal: Sarathi
   
5. Further you can follow the instructions as explained below online application via national portal.
   
6. You can also apply online directly via national portal page as explained below.
   
   

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for TR (Transport, Commercial) Driver 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 Driving License” 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.

Required DocumentsEdit

1. Application in Form No. 8: Form 8
   
2. Medical Certificate form no. 1A: Form 1-A
   
3. Learner License.
   
4. Three copies of passport photographs.
   
5. Driving Certificate in form-5 issued by approved Training School (Compulsory for Transport Vehicle License): Form 5
   
6. Fees as specified
   
7. Aadhaar Card
   
   

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

List of all RTO Office Locations for Odisha
Odisha State Transport Authority, Officer list and contact details for: Contacts
Following link gives access to the RTO Portal of Odisha: RTO portal

EligibilityEdit

• The applicant should have cleared 8th standard (class) in school.
  
• A Valid local address proof.
  
• One year old Indian driver license.
  
  

FeesEdit

• Addition of another class of vehicle: Rs.30/-
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: Charges or Fees
  
  

ValidityEdit

• A commercial Driving License is valid up to three years.
  
  

Documents to useEdit

• Application in Form No. 8: Form 8
  
• Medical Certificate form no. 1A: Form 1-A
  
• Driving certificate from driving school in form 5: Form 5
  
  

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

• After completion of driving test, the Licence will be issued on the same day or within a week time.
  
  

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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

• To obtain a commercial license, applicant must have one year old experience license.
  
• Valid Driving Licence.
  
• Valid Learners' Licence for the category.
  
  

Need for the DocumentEdit

• Commercial license is required to driver any heavy motor vehicles, transport vehicles. A license to drive any light motor vehicle like car for non-commercial transportation cannot be used for this purpose.
  
  

Information which might helpEdit

• Guidelines related to licence can be obtained through following link: Guidelines
  
• Information related to service and the time limit details can be obtained via following link: information
  
• In accordance with central motor vehicle act, all the Information which an owner should know if he has a vehicle can be obtained via following link: For Vehicle Owner
  
• Be a safe driver, information related to safe driving can be obtained through following link: Safety information
  
• Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made from the age of 16. Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle. The common "All India Permit" allows the licensee to drive throughout the country. For driving commercial/transport vehicles, one should obtain endorsement (and a minimum age of 20 years, in some states) in the driving licence to effect under s.3(1) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Until a driving test (which consists of three sections: verbal or written test (depending on the state), road sign test followed by a supervised driving examination) has been passed a driver may hold only a provisional licence and be subject to certain conditions.
  
• The conditions attached to provisional licences of a particular category of vehicle are:
  

1. L-plates must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.
   
2. Learner drivers of a particular category and transmission type of vehicle must be accompanied by somebody who has held a full driving licence for that category and transmission type, except in the case of solo motorcycles and vehicles of certain categories designed solely for one person.
   
3. Motorcycle riders must not carry any pillion passenger.
   
4. Bus drivers must not carry any passenger except a person giving or receiving instruction.
   

• After passing a driving test, the provisional licence may be surrendered in exchange for a full Indian licence for the relevant kind of vehicle. Full car licences allow use of mopeds, motorcycles and cars.
• Vehicle Categories Related to Driving License in India The different categories of driver’s license include:
  

1. MC 50CC – A motorcycle of 50 cc
   
2. MCW or MCWOG – A motorcycle without gear such as moped, scooter, etc.
   
3. MCWG or M/CYCL.WG – License to drive all motorcycles with gear as well as heavy bikes with gear anywhere in India.
   
4. LMV – Light motor vehicle license that includes auto rickshaws, jeep, motor cars, taxi, three-wheeler delivery van, etc.
   
5. LMV–NT – A license to drive any light motor vehicle like car for non-commercial transportation that is for personal use.
   
6. LMV–TR – A light motor vehicle – transport license for driving light motor vehicles such as cars for commercial transportation and not valid to drive heavy motor vehicles (HMV).
   
7. HMV – A Heavy Motor Vehicle License that allows you to drive heavy or low motor vehicle ‘Open License’. It is an All India Driving Permit for Cars and Trucks.
   

• Classes Related to Driving License in India The different types of driver’s license based on classes related to the type of vehicle in India include:
  

1. • LL: Learner License
     

Other Uses of the document and certificateEdit

• A Driving Licence can be used as a proof for Identity. A modern photo of the driving licence can also serve many of the purposes of an identity card in non-driving contexts (proof of identity (e.g. when opening a bank account) or age (e.g. when applying for a mobile connection).
  
  

External linksEdit

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Odisha Motor Vehicle Department
  
• RTO Portals of Odisha, Government of Odisha
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

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