Meghalaya - Obtain a International Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The RTA or Regional Transport Authority is the government authority that deals with providing International Driving Permit. One can apply their International driving license in their Regional Transport Authority Office.
   
2. Please visit the RTA between 10 am and 12.30 pm because if you visit before or after this time the counter that issues coupons will be closed and you will have to return the next day.
   
3. Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO contacts: Link for contact
   
4. Application form can be downloaded using the following link: APplication Forms and Parivahan Forms Link
   
5. You can get following forms directly from RTO office
   
   • IDP application Form.
     
   • Link for Forms Form 4A Form 1 form 1A
     
   • Fitness Declaration Form.
     
6. Make sure that you have all the documents in place before applying
   
7. Applicant should make sure that they are eligible for this procedure
   
8. Take the forms and fill the details. While entering your details please enter them as exactly mentioned in your license and passport.
   
9. Attach all the documents including the health certificate with sign across your photo and stamp impression.
   
10. Now, put these papers together and take it to the officer. Here the officer will also ask for the originals, he will cross check your passport and license and when satisfied, will stamp Verified: Original. He will issue a token number too.
11. With that number you need to observe an electronic board that reads which token number is being called and which counter that you need to go to. So, wait for your turn.
12. Officer at the counter will ask you on your turn to get an ORDER by the RTO Officer.
    
13. At the counter you need to pay a sum of 650 Rs (or advised amount) for which you will get a receipt. The counter person will ask details of the country you are visiting and other relevant stuff. He will give back your forms.
    
14. You might have to get the sign of the AO.
    
15. After this, you need to get your photo taken, give your digital signature and bio metric print of your left index finger.
    
16. Now submit your forms and credentials. The officer will take everything along with your receipt. The officer will ask for one passport photo. He will either immediately issue your IDP or ask you to return at 4 pm.
    
17. Collect your Booklet and Card.
    
    

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

Apply Online - Meghalaya Apply for International driver license online with Images

1. First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online.
   
2. In order to apply for online, please follow the link : online portal
3. Please select "Online Services" from the menu and click on "Driver License Related Services".
4. You will be taken to a new screen where you have to select “Meghalaya” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
5. In the next window, please click “Apply Online” to select “Services on Driving License” option
   
6. In the new screen please select Meghalaya from drop down and then hit “Continue”
   
7. Please select / enter appropriate option and fill in information prompted for, then click “Proceed” to get the new page to apply online by filling the details prompted and upload required documents to process the application.
   
8. Please take printout of Acknowledgement
   
9. Go to the RTO office with acknowledgement and application form and pay the fees and submit the document at the right counter to process further
   
   

Printing application

1. You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: Online Portal Link
   
2. Select “Meghalaya” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”
   
3. In the next window, please click “Download Forms” to select “Print application form” option
   
4. Please enter your application number in the next window and hit ”Submit” follow the next window to get the printout.
   
   

Appointment

1. You can book appointment with RTO using the following link Online Appointment Link
   
2. Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “services on Driving License” option
   
3. In the new window select appropriate option to process your request to book appointment.
   
   

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Required Documents

1. 3 to 4 of Passport size photographs (carry more just in case)
   
2. A valid permanent driver’s license with validity beyond 1 year. If your license is going to expire in less than a year, you will have to get it renewed and then apply for the IDP.
   
3. A valid passport which expires only a year later.
   
4. A valid visa to the country you are going to visit.
   
5. Air Tickets (Optional).
   
6. Aadhaar Card
   
7. Health certificate by a medical practitioner.
   
8. Fitness certificate.
   
9. Attested copy of the permanent address proof
   
10. A self - attested letter to the Zonal RTO requesting to authenticate International Driving Permit
    
11. Form: Form – 4A , Form-1 and Form-1A . Link for Forms Form 4A Form 1 form 1A
    
12. Should be duly filled and submitted at the Zonal RTO, failure to do so will lead to rejection of your International Driver’s License application.
    
    

Office Locations & Contacts

Commissioner Transport– Government of Meghalaya,

Sawlad, Law-U-Sib, Shillong – 793021
Phone (O):0364 2534617
Mobile:9863062959
Email : [email protected], [email protected]
Following link will get RTO Contact details: RTO Contact Info

Following listed are RTO address that can be contacted.

RTO Office Location Information

RTO CODE ML-01 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Shillong, Meghalaya	RTO CODE ML-02 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Shillong, Meghalaya	RTO CODE ML-03 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Shillong, Meghalaya	RTO CODE ML-04 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Jowai, Jaintia Hills District - 793150
RTO CODE ML-05 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Shillong, East Khasi Hills - 793001	RTO CODE ML-06 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills - 793119	RTO CODE ML-07 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Williamnagar, East Garo Hills - 794111	RTO CODE ML-08 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Dura, west Garo Hills - 794001
RTO CODE ML-09 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Baghmara, South Garo Hills - 794102	RTO CODE ML-10 : ADDRESS: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi – 793102	Null	Null

Eligibility

• You should have a valid driving license to apply.
  
• The validity (expiry) of such DL should have more than one year
  
• valid visa to the country you are going to visit
  
  

Fees

• Fee related details are provided under the following link: Fees details
  
  

Validity

• Valid for tenure of 1 year from the date of issuance. After which your DL has to be renewed again, which can be done from nearest RTO if within the country or at the Indian Embassy, if residing in foreign.
  
  

Documents to Use

Application forms that can be used : Application Forms

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Processing Time

• You will get the License same evening or maximum next day morning.
  
  

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Instructions

Educational Qualification

• The minimum educational qualification for obtaining a licence to drive a transport vehicle (other than tractor-cum-trailer) shall be a pass in the fourth standard.
• For those driving a goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall possess a minimum qualification of a pass in the tenth standard.
• Conversant with Traffic rules & regulations.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

• One has to get the International Driving License to drive in overseas country
  
• An International Driving Permit is a permit given to existing license holders if he/she wishes to travel abroad and drive there. It is only issued by Government of that country of which the applicant is a citizen.
  
  

Information which might help

• If you’re travelling in the following countries, you do not require IDP or International Driver’s License for a period of six months.
  

1. United States of America,
   
2. Australia
   
3. United Kingdom
   
4. Germany
   
5. France
   
6. New Zealand
   
7. South Africa
   
8. Italy
   
9. Canada
   
10. Spain
    
11. Mauritius
    
12. Finland
    
13. Switzerland
    
14. Norway
    
15. Mauritius
    
    

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Citizens of India can drive in foreign countries with an International Driving Licence.

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