West Bengal - Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State

ProcedureEdit

Renewal of driving license for the one obtained from another state can be processed with the NOC obtained from home state RTO. For regular renewal you don’t require NOC. - (Please check with local RTO whether NOC is required before processing)

As a first step, get a NOC (No Objection Letter) from the RTO that issued the license initially (For other state)
1. One can get the NOC directly applying in his home town RTO
2. If it is not possible to go to the issuing RTO physically, send a letter requesting for NOC. Please send it using either India Post's Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or through Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due. You will receive the acknowledgement confirming that the letter has been received by the RTO (that issued the license).
Retain the following -
1. Copy of the NOC request letter
2. The acknowledgement slip/card that you received via regular post/mail

Apply In-Person

Applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO contacts: Contacts Link
Link for online application forms :Forms online
Application in Form 9 : Form link
Please make sure you have all the required documents to process the application
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying
Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
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.
If the driver license renewal authority is satisfied with the application and the documents submitted, the driver license will be renewed.

Note : For renewal of home state license, you don’t require the NOC.

Apply Online -- West Bengal Online Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State

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 “West Bengal” 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 “Service on Driving License” option.
The following screen gives you the general information to apply. Here please hit “Continue” to get the next screen. This new page will prompt to enter DL number and DOB details and click "GO" button.
You will be provided with screens where you have to fill in information, Confirm existing details and make appropriate selection and click “Proceed”.
In the following screens you will be requested to enter information and also need to upload the required documents. Once completed, click “submit” at the bottom of the form to process the application.
Please take printout of Acknowledgement.
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: -- West Bengal Print Completed Driver License Application Form

You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: application link
Please select "Online Services" from the menu and click on "Driver License Related Services".
Select “West Bengal” 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 appointment with RTO using the following: online appointment link
Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “services on driving license” 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 :Forms online
Application in Form 9 : Form link
Medical certificate in Form-1a (if the applicant is above 50 years)
Driving License
Proof of Age
Passport size photos-2 copies
Aadhaar card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Public Vehicles Department
38, Beltala Road, Kolkata â€“ 700020.
Contacts: +(91)-2474-9263 / 33-24751621 / 24751622.
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Fax: 2486-0222

West Bengal State - Transport Department Contacts: Link for contact

List of all RTO Office in West Bengal

Note: There are 18 motor vehicle offices that can be found within the premises of the respective offices of the District Magistrates. There are also 7 sub-divisional motor vehicle offices located in the premises of the offices of the concerned Sub Divisional Officers.

EligibilityEdit

An application for renewal shall be made not more than one month before the date of expiry of the license.
If the application is late for more than five years after the date of expiry of the license, the applicant should undergo all the formalities to obtain a fresh license.

FeesEdit

Fees related information can be obtained from the following: Fees Link

ValidityEdit

License 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 License is renewed every 5 years.
Transport Vehicle License is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue or renewal.

Documents to UseEdit

Application forms can be obtained from the following: Application Forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

After Verification, the License will be issued on the same day or within a weeks time.

InstructionsEdit

If a registered owner of a vehicle brings the vehicle to Delhi, which is already registered in some other state after obtaining a N.O.C from the concerned state can apply for re-registration in Delhi

Required InformationEdit

Full name of person to be registered as Registered owner
Date of Birth
Age
Permanent Address
Temporary Address / Official Address
Duration of stay at the present address
Annual income
Name and address of the Dealer or Manufacturer from whom the vehicle was purchased
Particulars of Vehicle
- Class of vehicle
- The motor vehicle is
  - A new vehicle
  - Ex-army vehicle
  - Imported vehicle
- Type of body
- Type of vehicle
- Maker's Name
- Month and Year of manufacture
- Number of cylinders
- Horse power
- Cubic capacity
- Maker's classification if not known, wheel base
- Chassis No. (Affix Pencil print)
- Engine Number or Motor Number in case of Battery Operated Vehicles.
- Seating capacity (including driver)
- Fuel used in the engine

Need for the DocumentEdit

As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving License is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads
In case of a person shifting / settling from one state to another should and must apply for renewing his license in the present state
This renewed driving license will be considered as a proof of residence in the new state

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
Transport officials has the right to decide upon the issue of license

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