Tamil Nadu - Obtain a Duplicate Driver License

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To apply for a Duplicate Driver license in Tamil Nadu the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which your area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : RTO Office List
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
Application and Intimation of loss or destruction of driving licence in Form LLD. Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Application Forms
Present the completed application forms along with required documents in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.

Apply online(Through Parivahan Portal)- Tamil Nadu Obtain a Duplicate Driver License online with Images

To Obtain a Duplicate Driver License, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Duplicate Driver License” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Review the application and click “Submit”
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Application Forms

Application and Intimation of loss or destruction of driving licence in Form LLD
Aadhaar Card
Details of Driving Licence
Police Certificate (in case of theft). Police Certificate obtained from the online portal of Police Department. click here to download Certificate
Passport size photos-2 copies
The original license is to be surrendered if the duplicate license is applied for on the basis of mutilated, torn or damaged.
An ID Proof with your photo and a residential proof is required. (Voter's card, Aadhaar Card, passport etc can be used for this purpose.)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Department
Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
Contacts: 044-28520682.
Fax: 28412244.

Tamil Nadu State - Transport Department Contacts: RTO Office List

EligibilityEdit

Request for duplicate can be done when the Driving Licence is lost or destroyed.

FeesEdit

The amount of fees payable to obtain the duplicate driving license card Rs. 315.00 (fee) depending upon your residential area and issuing authority.
Fees related information can be obtained from the following link : Fee information

ValidityEdit

Licence to drive a Non-Transport Vehicle is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or until the holder attains the age of 50 years, whichever is earlier. After that, the Licence is renewed every 5 years. Transport Vehicle Licence is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue or renewal.

Documents to UseEdit

FORM L.L.D.

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

You may get your duplicate driving license within a time period of 1 week to 15 days from application date or within the time mentioned by the assistant road transport officer.

InstructionsEdit

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.

Required InformationEdit

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 DocumentEdit

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 helpEdit

A driving license appears as an ID proof and we may use it for various official purposes due to this advantage and chances are there that we might misplace it or get it stolen away. Utmost care has to be given while handling your driving license as it is mandatory to drive a vehicle within the county limits. Also as it stands as an ID proof, every measure has to be taken in order to avoid identity theft. Certain measures that have to be taken to preserve your driving license and the steps that have to be done immediately once your driving license is stolen are listed below.

As your driving license is valid for many years, say 10 years or so, you need to give more importance to this card as chances are there the figures and letters imprinted on it may get erased off as time passes. To avoid such a situation, it is always better to keep the same safely in a card holder. Whenever you are requested to produce your driving license, give it along with the card holder (preferably single cared.

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

More information which might help people.