Manipur - How to Obtain a Duplicate Driving Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Duplicate Driving License in Manipur, 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 and Location” Section of this page.
   
3. You will have to submit Application in Form No 9-A in front of licensing authority.
   
4. Application form no. 9-A for duplicate driving license can also be obtained via following link: Form 9 A
   
5. The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for duplicate 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 Document” section of this page.
   
7. Application forms can 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.
   
   

Apply Online via National Portal - Manipur Apply for duplicate driver license online with Images

1. To apply for duplicate driver license, 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.

Required documents

1. Application in Form no 9-A: Form 9a
   
2. Two copies of a recent photograph
   
3. The original damaged Driver's License to be surrendered if still available
   
4. FIR document (if applicable)
   
5. Aadhaar Card
   
6. A Self declaration certificate.
   
7. An ID Proof with your photo and a residential proof is required. (Voter's card, passport etc can be used for this purpose.)
   

Note: All photocopies will have to be attested.

Office Locations & Contacts

List of RTO Office Locations Manipur

MANIPUR STATE TRANSPORT
Ngangbam Colony, Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup,
Imphal, Manipur 795004
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Eligibility

• The applicant must have lost, misplaced, or destroyed the Driving Licence.
  
• When the licence is lost or destroyed
  
• When the licence is defaced or torn or completely written up
  
• When the photograph affixed to the licence requires replacement
  
  

Fees

• Issue of Duplicate Driving License – Rs. 200 /-
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: FeesorCharges
  
  

Validity

• Validity will be same as the original driving license.
  
  

Documents to use

• Application in Form no 9-A: Form 9a
  
• Self declaration certificate stating the loss or damage of driving license
  
  

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Instructions

• One can apply for a duplicate driving license with the concerned authorities when he/she has lost the original driving license, when the license is been torn, mutilated or destroyed or when it is been stolen away. You should never apply for a duplicate driving license when you have the original one with you in good condition as it is illegal to do so. Issuance of driving licences is a service that is extended by the Transport Department through its District Transport Offices. The holder of the driving license will have to apply for a duplicate driving license. He/she will have to be present in person at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) or at the unit office to apply for the same. It is mandatory to carry your ID proof along with you. Atleast one of the ID proof should have your photo in it. No one else on your behalf can apply for a duplicate driving license. It is always advised to apply for a duplicate driving license immediately your original is been lost or damaged. If you exceed a time period of six months from the date of losing your license, then issuance of a duplicate license in your case will have to be approved by the Head Quarter of Transport Department. The application process can more or less be done online by registering yourself to the following link parivahan
  
• Click on 'driving license related services' that will take you to a new window Refer
  
  

Required Information

• To obtain a duplicate license, applicant must have FIR document if required.
  
• Attested photocopies of driving license
  
  

Details about Applicant

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

Details about License

• Driving License Number
  
• Date of Issue
  
• Licensing Authority by which the licence was issued
  
• License Period
  
• Number and date of renewal
  
• Date of expiry of licence
  
• Present Address
  
  

Also furnish following information if required

• Class of vehicles for which the licence is valid
  
• Whether authorised to drive transport vehicles if so, the date and authority
  
• Serial number of Badge, if any, issued and by whom issued?
  
• Endorsement of punishments
  
  

Need for the Document

• Driving without a license is offence, if you have lost or misplaced your driving license you have to apply for duplicate driving license, to officially drive a vehicle.
  
• A driver's license is a legal document issued by the state. It expresses a persons capability to operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Laws relating to the issuance of licenses vary between jurisdictions. No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective Driving License issued by a licensing Authority authorizing him to drive vehicle of that particular category.
  
• Driving a vehicle without a proper license can lead to imposing of fines or imprisonment if caught red handed, hence it is always safer to keep your driving license along with you in good condition. ;Duplicate Driving License
  
• A duplicate driving license is nothing but a fresh driving license issued on the request of the card holder stating that the original license is been stolen, lost or is been damaged. It will have the same validity and features as of your old/original driving license. The license holder will have to prove in front of the concerned authorities that the original license is stolen, lost or is damaged to be eligible to get a new license.
  
  

Information which might help

• More information related to renewal of driving license can be obtained via following link: More information
  
• Guidelines related to licence can be obtained through following link: Guidelines
  
• 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:
  

(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.

(iv) 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:

• LL: Learner License
  
  

Other Uses of the document and certificate

• 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 Links

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

Others

It is recommended to keep the photocopy of your licence safe, particulars of licence noted with you so that you may not face troubles in case of loss/theft. It would be easier to locate about your licence particulars from the record. If you cannot provide the particulars it is advisable to go ahead for fresh licence instead of duplicate of licence.