Apply In-Person

• To apply for a Driver License in Tripura the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
  
• Information related to the RTO offices and licensing authority can be obtained from the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• You will have to submit Application in Form No.4 in front of licensing authority.
  
• Application form no 4 can be downloaded from following link: Form no 4
  
• 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.
  
• Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
  
• Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
  
• Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
  
• Calendar for driving license test can be accessed through following link: Calendar for driving license test
  
• For a Driver License you will be requested to bring your own vehicle where you will be tested for your driving skills.
  
• If the testing authority is satisfied with your driving skills a driving license will be provided.
  
• License application status can be checked through following link: application status
  
• License related queries can be checked through following link : license queries Or license search
  
  

Apply Online -- Tripura Online Driver License with Images

1. To apply for permanent driver license (Car, Bike, Motorcycle), the applicant has to visit the official portal of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: Link to Portal
2. In the homepage, please scroll down to “Informational Services” and click on the “more” button in the “Citizen Guide” tab.
3. The applicant will be taken to the “Manual” page where all the available services will be listed.
4. Please click on the name of the required service and click on “Step by Step procedure” from the drop down menu.
5. The applicant will be taken to a new PDF page where the process for applying will be explained clearly.
6. Please follow the steps to complete the application.

For the permanent Driving License one has to apply before the Licensing Authority along with the following documents:

1. Application in Form No. 4.: Form No. 4
   
2. Medical Certificate, form 1-A: Form No. 1A
   
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)
   
6. Fees as specified
   
7. Aadhaar Card
   
   

Tripura Transport offices contact details: Offices Addresses
West Tripura
Office of the Joint Transport Commissioner
Address: Paribahan Bhavan,Astabol, Northgate, Agartala, West Tripura District
Pincode:799001
Telephone: (0381) 232-4601
Email: jtctripura@gmail.com

Gomati District Transport Office
Address: SDM Office Premises,Radha Kishorepur,Udaipur,Gomati District
Pincode:799120
Telephone: (03821) 223724
Email: dtosouthudaipur@gmail.com

Dhalai District Transport Office
Address:Jaharnagar,DM Office Premises,Ambassa, Dhalai District
Pincode:799289
Telephone: (03826) 222214 (DM Office phone)

Unakoti District Transport Office
Address:Near Kailashahar Circuit House,Kailashahar, Unakoti District
Pincode: 799279

North Tripura District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office,Chandrapur, Dharmanagar, North Tripura
Pincode: 799251

Khowai District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, 2nd Floor, Municipality Council Building,Teliamura,Khowai District
Pincode: 799201

Sepahijala District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, Bishramganj Motor Stand, DM Office complex,Bishramganj,Sepahijala District
Pincode: 799103

South Tripura District Transport Office Address:District Transport Office, Santirbazar SDM office complex,Santirbazar,South Tripura District
Pincode: 799144
Telephone:(03283) 262026
Email: dtoofficesouth@gmail.com

• The minimum age to apply for a permanent licence to drive a private motor vehicle is 18 years.
  
• You should have a valid learners licence.
  
• You should apply after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of issuance of learners licence.
  
• After completing 30 days for the date of issue of learner’s licence. You can apply for driving licence.
  
• A person who is at least 20 years old and possesses a Learners License can obtain a Licence for driving a commercial vehicle.
  
• Applicant should be well conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in all the cases.
  
  

• Issue of Driving License Rs 200.00
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: Related fees
  
  

• A Driving License for a private vehicle is valid up to a period of 20 yrs or an age of 50 yrs whichever is experienced earlier. But, a commercial Driving License is valid up to three years.
  
  

• Application form no 4 can be downloaded from following link: Form no 4
• Medical Certificate in Form No. 1-A: Form No. 1A
• Application forms can also be downloaded from following link: Application forms

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

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

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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1. Fill Applicant Details
   
2. Upload Documents
   
3. Upload Photo and Signature if required
   
4. DL Test Slot Booking
   
5. Payment of Fee
   
   

1. Name
   
2. Son / Wife / Daughter of
   
3. Permanent Address (Proof to be enclosed)
   
4. Temporary address / Official address (if any)
   
5. Date of birth (Proof to be enclosed)
   
6. Educational Qualification
   
7. Two identification Marks
   
8. Blood Group
   
9. R. H. Factor
   
10. Have you previously held driving license? If so, give, details.
    
11. Particulars and date of every conviction which has been ordered to be endorsed on any license held by the applicant.
    
12. Have you been disqualified for obtaining a license to drive? If so, for what reason?
    
13. Have you been subjected to driving test as to your fitness or ability to drive a vehicle in respect of which a license to drive is applied for? If so, give the following details.
    
    

• A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle or vehicles.
  
  

• Traffic signs related information can be obtained through following link: Traffic signs
  
• Warning signs related information can be obtained through following link: Warning Signs
  
• Information related to permanent driving license can be obtained through following link: Information of permanent license
  
• The conditions attached to provisional licences of a particular category of vehicle are:
  

(i) L-plates must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.

(ii) 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.

(iii) Motorcycle riders must not carry any pillion passenger.

(vi) 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:
  

(i) MC 50CC – A motorcycle of 50 cc

(ii) MCW or MCWOG – A motorcycle without gear such as moped, scooter, etc.

(iii) MCWG or M/CYCL.WG – License to drive all motorcycles with gear as well as heavy bikes with gear anywhere in India.

(iv) LMV – Light motor vehicle license that includes auto rickshaws, jeep, motor cars, taxi, three-wheeler delivery van, etc.

(v) LMV–NT – A license to drive any light motor vehicle like car for non-commercial transportation that is for personal use.

(vi) 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).

(vii) 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:
  

(i) LL: Learner License

• Demo help related to application can be obtained through following link: Demo video
  

• 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)).
  
  

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Transport Department, Government of Tripura
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

• There is SMS based service available for the customers/applicants that can be availed, information related to it can be obtained through following link: SMS based service