Rajasthan - Apply for TR (Transport, Commercial) Driver Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a TR (transport, commercial) Driver License in Rajasthan, 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.8 in front of licensing authority.
   
4. Application form no 8 can be downloaded from following Form No. 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 Document” 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 Portal

1. You can also apply TR (transport, commercial) online via state portal: LINK
   
2. Select the 'online application submission facility for license' option at the Transport Department's web site.
   
3. you will be redirected to a new page Application page
   
4. Click on “Apply”
5. You will be redirected to the national portal page where you can apply as explained below.
   
6. You can also apply directly via national portal page.
   
7. The process to apply for TR (transport, commercial) (range enhancements in driver’s license) via national portal can be obtained through following link: DL Upgrade
   

Apply Online:

1. To apply for TR (Transport, Commercial) 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.

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Required Documents

1. Application in Form No. 8: Form No. 8
   
2. Medical Certificate in Form No. 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
   

Office Locations & Contacts

List of RTO Offices in Rajasthan

Transport Commissioner's Office
409, Sahakar Marg, Jyothi Nagar,
Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005
Phone: 0141 274 0042
Location in Map

Rajasthan Registering authority and code details can be obtained via the following link: RTO Office

Eligibility

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

Fees

• Issue of Learner's License in Form 3 for each classs of Vehicle 150.00
  
• Learner’s licence test fee or repeat test fee, as the case may be 50.00
  
• For test, or repeat test, as the case may be, of competence to drive (for each class of vehicle) 300.00
  
• Addition of another class of vehicle to Driving License 500.00
  
• Endorsement or renewal of authorisation for vehicle carrying hazardous goods 100
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following licensing related fees and chargesor License Fee
  

Validity

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

Documents to Use

• Application in Form No. 8: Form No. 8
  
• Medical Certificate in Form No. 1-A: Form No. 1-A
  
  

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• The process and instructions to submit online application for upgrading your driver license:Registration process
  

Required Information

• 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 Document

• 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 help

1. Guidelines related to licence can be obtained through following link: Guidelines
   
2. More information related to driving license can be obtained via following link: information related to driving license#Be a safe driver, information related to safe driving can be obtained through following link: information related to safe driving
   
3. 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.
   
4. The conditions attached to provisional licences of a particular category of vehicle are:
   
   • L-plates must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.
     
   • 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.
     
   • Motorcycle riders must not carry any pillion passenger.
     
   • Bus drivers must not carry any passenger except a person giving or receiving instruction.
     
5. 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.
   
6. Vehicle Categories Related to Driving License in India The different categories of driver’s license include:
   
   • MC 50CC – A motorcycle of 50 cc
     
   • MCW or MCWOG – A motorcycle without gear such as moped, scooter, etc.
     
   • MCWG or M/CYCL.WG – License to drive all motorcycles with gear as well as heavy bikes with gear anywhere in India.
     
   • LMV – Light motor vehicle license that includes auto rickshaws, jeep, motor cars, taxi, three-wheeler delivery van, etc.
     
   • LMV–NT – A license to drive any light motor vehicle like car for non-commercial transportation that is for personal use.
     
   • 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).
     
   • 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.
     
7. 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
     
8. Demo help related to application can be obtained through following link: Demo
   
9. More information related to driving license can be obtained via following link: Related info
   

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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

Others

SMS related service can be availed

• Service description Details of registered vehicle , SMS Syntex <VAHAN>space<Registration Number>, Example VAHAN RJ14CA1234, Mobile number 7738299899
  
• Service description Driver's license details , SMS Syntex <SARDL>space<Driving Licence Number>, Example SARDL AP26 19860001659, Mobile number 8790499899
  
• Service description Details of the tax of Rajasthan State paid by the transport category vehicles registered in other states , SMS Syntex <VAHAN>space<RJ>space<CP>space<Vehicle Registration number>, Example VAHAN RJ CP DL99XX1234, Mobile number 7738299899