Chandigarh - Apply for International Driver License

ProcedureEdit

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.
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.

One can apply their International driving license in their Regional Transport Authority Office. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices.
You can get following forms directly from RTO office
1. IDP application Form.
2. Link for Forms Driving Permit Form
  - Fitness Declaration Form.
  - Template for Health Certificate by medical practitioner.
Take the forms and fill the details. While entering your details please enter them as exactly mentioned in your license and passport.
Now, attach a photo on the health certificate and take it to a doctor then the doctor will sign across your photo and also make a stamp impression.
Now, come back to the RTO office and 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.
With that number you need to observe an electronic board that reads which token number is being called and which counter that applicant needs to go to. So, wait for your turn to collect it

Apply Online - Chandigarh Apply International Driver License Online with Images

First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online.
In order to apply for online, please follow the link : online portal
Please select "Online Services" from the menu and click on "Driver License Related Services".
You will be taken to a new screen where you have to select “Chandigarh” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
In the next window, please click “Apply Online” to select “Services on Driving License” option
In the new screen please select “Chandigarh” from the drop down menu and hit “Continue”
Please select appropriate option and fill in information prompted for, then click “Proceed” to get the new page to apply online by filling the details prompted and upload required documents to process the application.
Please take printout of Acknowledgement. Go to the RTO Office and submit the documents to process further
You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: please follow the link online portal link
Select “Chandigarh” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”
In the next window, please click “Download Forms” to select “Print application form” option
Please enter your application number in the next window and hit “Submit” to follow the next window to get the printout.

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
The applicant will need to go to the RTO office for further steps.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
If verified, the license will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.

Required DocumentsEdit

3 to 4 of Passport size photographs (carry more just in case)
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.
A valid passport which expires only a year later.
A valid visa to the country you are going to visit.
Air Tickets (Optional).
Aadhaar Card
Health certificate by a medical practitioner.
Fitness certificate
Attested copy of the permanent address proof
A self - attested letter to the Zonal RTO requesting to authenticate International Driving Permit
Form: Form – 4A , Form-1 and Form-1A . Link for Forms Permit form
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.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

State Transport Authority – Chandigarh,

Sector-18-A, (Near Govt. Printing Press) Madhya Marg, Chandigarh,
Phone No. 0172-2700159 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Following link will get RTO Contact details: Link for RTO Contact Info

For MCWG/MCW/LMV/IC

Ground adjourning

Football Stadium,

Sector-17, Chandigarh.

Office time

Monday to Friday

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Children Traffic Park,

Sector-23, Chandigarh.

Office time

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

For TVEH

Industrial Area Phase-2,

Chandigarh

Office time

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

EligibilityEdit

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

FeesEdit

International Driver License Fee - 1000 INR
For fee related information’s, please follow this link: Link for Fees

ValidityEdit

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.

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Processing TimeEdit

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

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Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

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.

Information which might helpEdit

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

United States of America,
Australia
United Kingdom
Germany
France
New Zealand
South Africa
Italy
Canada
Spain
Mauritius
Finland
Switzerland
Norway
Mauritius

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