Andhra Pradesh - Duplicate Driver License

ProcedureEdit

If your driver license is valid and it’s stolen or lost, then you would have to file a FIR with the local police station and the report is the vital document to apply for the duplicate driving license

Apply In-Person

To apply for a Duplicate Driver license in Andhra Pradesh the applicant has to approach the RTO office of his area. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : Contacts Link
Also make sure you have all the necessary documents to process the application
Application and Intimation of loss or destruction of driving license in Form LLD. Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Form LLD
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying duplicate driver license
Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices . Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application and issue the duplicate driver license

Note: Availability of slot for RTO process can be searched with the help of the following link. ( Booking can be done at the time of actual online processing) : Slot Link

Apply through State Portal - Andhra Pradesh Apply Duplicate Driver License Online with Images

Application for a Duplicate Driver License can be made through State Online Portal: Online Portal link
Under “License” heading select “duplicate of License” option and click “NEXT” to get the new screen.
In the next screen, please choose the appropriate options and click “Search”.
Please follow the screen instructions fill the application form and submit the required documents. You will also get the appointment date for visiting RTO office to process the application.
Take printout of the application form including Acknowledgement form 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

Required DocumentsEdit

Police Certificate (in case of theft)
Application and Intimation of loss or destruction of driving license in Application “Form LLD” : Link for form
Link for application online : Forms Link
Details of Driving License
Aadhaar card
Passport size photos-2 copies
The original license is to be surrendered in case of driving license 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 Commissioner

Government Of Andhra Pradesh State Transport Department
Address: Vijayawada Rd, Punammathota, Labbipet,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520010
Phone : 040-2572400
E-mail : [email protected]

Andhra Pradesh State - Transport Department : Contacts Link

EligibilityEdit

Those who
- lost their valid driving license
- Got their driving license either Destructed or damaged
- Got their Driving license stolen

Are eligible to apply

FeesEdit

Following link provides you fees related information : Fee Information

ValidityEdit

A Driving License for a private vehicle is valid up to a period of 20 years or an age of 50 years whichever is earlier, and 5 years thereafter. But, a commercial Driving License is valid up to three years.

Documents to UseEdit

Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

The Duplicate License will be issued on the same day or within a weeks time or within the time mentioned by the assistant road transport officer.

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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

Need for the DocumentEdit

A driving license is an official document that states that a person may operate one or more types of motorized vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, truck, or a bus, on a public roadway.
Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving License issued to him, authorizing him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.
Driving without Driving license is an offense. Incumbent has to pay penalty
In order to avoid unnecessary penalty and enquiry one has to get the duplicate driving license for the one they lost or damaged.

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

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

External LinksEdit

More information can be obtained from this link

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