Karnataka - Apply for Driver License (Car, Bike, Motorcycle)

ProcedureEdit

Apply in Person

To Apply for Driver License (Car, Bike, Motorcycle), the applicant has to approach the RTO of Karnataka – link
The applicant has to download the form from the following link – link
The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Submit the form along with the documents to the respective office.
The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.
Once the checking process gets done, the applicant gets the LLR.
Before the expiry date of LLR, the applicant has to qualify in the driving test.
Once the test is successful, the applicant has to visit the RTO office to get signature from RTO officer and for photographs, scan eye iris and biometric process for thumb impression to make license.
After completion of all process, the applicant gets the driving license on same date or within a week.

Apply Online - Karnataka Apply for 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 “Karnataka” 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 “New Driving License” option. The following screen gives you the general information to apply. Here please hit “Continue” to get the next screen.
Please select and enter appropriate option prompted for and click “OK” to get the new page. This new page will prompt to enter details and also need to upload the required documents. Once completed, click “submit” at the bottom of the form to process the application.
Take printout of the application form including Acknowledgement and go to nearest RTO office before 11:30 a.m. and submit the application to the RTO official. Authorities will advice the fee amount to be paid. On the appropriate counter pay the fees and submit the application and documents to process the application as per how the apply in person will be processed

Printing application:

You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: Application Link
Select “Karnataka” 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 and other detail in the next window and hit ”Submit” to follow the next window to get the printout.

Appointment:

You can book an appointment with RTO using the following link: Online Appointment link
Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “Driving skill Test” option. In the new window select appropriate option and hit submit to process your request to book appointment.

Required DocumentsEdit

Link for online application forms: Application Form(Form 4 and 1A).
Original Learners License (LLR)
Documents of vehicle in which applicant proposes to appear for test of competence to drive (such as Registration Certificate, *Insurance Certificate, Tax Card, Pollution under Control Certificate).
Consent letter affixed with 2Rs stamp from vehicle owner to conduct driving test in his vehicle, if the vehicle is not owned by the applicant.
Passport size photographs-4 copies.
Valid Learner's License held by the applicant for the relevant class, which is older than 30 days.
Applicants for Transport Vehicle License should enclose a Training Certificate in Form No. 5 issued by a recognized driving school.
Form 15 (those who have undergone training in a Driving School)
Aadhaar card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Commissioner for Transport and Road Safety
1st Floor, 'A' Block, TTMC. Building,
Shantinagar, Bengaluru-560027
PRO-phone : 080-22210994 Fax : 080-22235804
Mobile: 9449863459
E-mail : [email protected]
Karnataka State - Transport Department Contacts: Link for contacts
Full List of Karnataka RTO Office Locations

EligibilityEdit

For driving motorcycle without gear, a candidate must have completed 16 years.
For other vehicles, they must have completed 18 years.
For driving Transport vehicles they should have completed 20 years.
You should have a valid learners license (LLR).
You should apply after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of issuance of learners license (LLR).
A person who is at least 20 years old and possesses a Learners License for transport vehicle type can obtain a License for driving a commercial vehicle. Also, one has to be conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in all the cases

FeesEdit

Fees related information can be obtained from the following link: Fee Link
RTO authorities may provide more information on fees

ValidityEdit

A Driving License Issued for a private vehicle is valid up to a period of
- Driving licenses are valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till the holder attains 50 years of age, whichever comes earlier.
- 5 years thereafter
- But, a commercial Driving License is valid up to three years.

Documents to UseEdit

Application in Form No. 4.: Form 4
Medical Certificate form no. 1A & self declaration physical fitness Medical forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

After completion of Driving test, the License will be issued on the same day or within a weeks time.

Note: Renewal can be obtained immediately

InstructionsEdit

To get a driving license, he/she should know the traffic rules first. Driving license are categorized by vehicle, it is classified into driving license for without gear bike, with and without gear bike, with and without gear bike plus LMVT to drive car, License plus Batch to drive a travels cars, autos, License for Heavy motor vehicle to drive lorry, truck, License HMVT plus batch to drive the heavy load transport vehicle. To get a license first you need take LLR from the RTO office.

Driving Test Rules for bike

For all bike, to pass in driving test, he/she drive a bike in path designed as no. 8 in between the 20 meter distance, for turning he/she should put a indicator as well as show a hand signal and to stop the bike we raise our hand above the head. This should be done without our legs touching the ground.

Driving Licence Test Rules for car

Car test is not a difficult test it is a easy test. In car testing, for turning he/she should use indication and to stop the car he/she should show the hand signal used in the bike test, after he/she put the brake in smooth.

Important points for car driving test

Shift the gears smoothly, dont off the car until you stop the car, use side mirror and rear mirror to drive.
At the bike driving test rto are stand near the testing area to see how the driver drive the bike
At the car driving test Rto sit with you and check how you shift the gears, how you release the clutch.

The above points is only noted by RTO officer, if you follow this two points you get license from 1 week. The test should conduct weekly one day. If you failed you should reappear in the test in another day.

Required InformationEdit

Full name of the Applicant
Father's Name
Permanent Address / Temporary Address
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Education Qualification
Identification Marks
Blood Group

Need for the DocumentEdit

A driving license is an official document that states, a person may operate one or more types of motorized vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, truck, or a bus, on a public roadway.
Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving License issued to him, authorizing him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.
Driving without Driving license is an offense. Incumbent has to pay penalty
Now Driving license appointment can be sought through online.

Information which might helpEdit

It is a punishable offense to drive the vehicle without a valid license
Those who are under 18 Years are not supposed to drive
RTO officials has the right to decide upon the issue of license

External LinksEdit

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