Sikkim - Renew Learner Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

• To apply for renewal of Learner Driver License in Sikkim the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
  
• Information related to the RTO offices can be obtained from the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• You will have to submit Application in Form No.2 in front of licensing authority.
  
• Application form no 2 can be downloaded from following link: form no 2
  
• 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.
  
• Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
  
• Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
  
• Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
  
  

Apply Online - Sikkim Renew Learner Driver License online with Images

1. In order to apply for online, please follow the link : online portal
2. Please select "Online Services" from the menu and click on "Driver License Related Services".
3. You will be taken to a new screen where you have to select “Sikkim” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
4. Once you select the State, you will be redirected to the page, Hoome page
   
5. Click on apply online
   
6. From the given options select “Services on Learner’s License”,
   
7. You will be redirected to the next page.
   
8. Fill the Applicant Details as instructed and proceed.
   
9. Upload the required Documents mentioned on this page
   
10. Upload Photo and Signature if required (applicable for only some states)
    
11. Pay the required fees
    
12. Submit your application for processing.
    
    

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Required Documents

For the renewal of Learner Driving License one has to apply before the Licensing Authority along with the following documents:

1. Application in Form No. 2.: Form No. 2
   
2. Medical certificate in form no. 1-A: Form No. 1A
   
3. Three copies of passport photographs.
   
4. Initial Learner’s License
   
5. Proof of age and address
   
6. Fees as specified
   
7. Aadhaar Card
   
   

Office Locations & Contacts

Sikkim Nationalised Transport department contact details: Contact details
Sikkim RTO Office Location Information:
RTO code : SK-01

City: Gangtok (East Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Yatayat Bhawan, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim - 737101 RTO code : SK-02

City: Gyalshing (West Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Gyalshing, West Sikkim, Sikkim - 737111
RTO code : SK-03

City: Mangan (North Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Mangan, North Sikkim, Sikkim - 737116 RTO code : SK-04

City: Jorethang (South Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Jorethang, South Sikkim, Sikkim - 737121

Eligibility

• The eligibility for obtaining a renewed Learners Licence for a private motor vehicle without any gear is the applicant should have a learner license and is above16 years (if the applicant’s parents or guardians give their consent).
  
• No person shall be granted a learners licence to drive a medium or heavy goods vehicle or passenger vehicle unless he has held a driving licence valid for a light motor vehicle (LMV) for at least one year.
  
  

Fees

• Learner’s licence test fee or repeat test fee, as the case may be Rs 50.00
  
• For test, or repeat test, as the case may be, of competence to drive (for each class of vehicle) Rs 300.00
  
• Issue of Driving License Rs 200.00
  
• Addition of another class of vehicle to Driving License Rs 500.00
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link:User fees
  
  

Validity

• A renewed Learner License for a private vehicle is valid for six months.
  
  

Documents to Use

• Application in Form No. 2.: Form No. 2
  
• Medical certificate in form no. 1-A: form no. 1A
  
  

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Required Information

The application form for a learner's licence consists of two sections to be filled out, as follows:

1. Personal details such as name, address, date of birth, place of birth.
   
2. Educational qualification.
   
3. Type of Indian citizenship (by birth, naturalization) along with documentation.
   
4. Blood group.
   
5. Previous driving licences held with details (if any).
   
6. Driving school certificate (if required).
   
7. Exemption from medical test (if applicable).
   
   

Need for the Document

• Renewal of learner’s license is required mostly if the driver is not yet confident enough to drive independently and needs more time to go for driving test.
  
  

Information which might help

Guidelines related to licence can be obtained through following link: Guidelines
Q Is my Learner's License valid throughout India?

Yes, your Learner's License is valid throughout the country for six months from the date of issue.

Q Are there any rules that must be followed while learning to drive with a Learner's License?

Yes, first of all an experienced license holder must accompany you and you cannot carry any person other than your instructor on the pillion. Secondly, you must paste a 'L' sign at the front and rear of your vehicle which will act as a sign for other drivers that you are a novice.

Q What is the validity period of a LL issued in India?

In India, a Learner's License is valid for a period of six months. Once the LL has expired, you must either renew your Learner's License or apply for a fresh one depending on the RTO rules.

Q Will I be asked to drive a motor vehicle to get my Learner's License?

No, you will not be asked to drive a motor vehicle to get your Learner's License. You will however have to undergo an online or written test containing multiple choice questions which will test your proficiency on road rules and traffic signs.

Q I need to apply for a LL for a non-gear vehicle and car. Do I have to apply separately?

No, you can apply for a Learner's License for a car and non-gear vehicle together. Also, you can take a single test for both. However, you will have to pay the application fee for both car and vehicle without gear.

• 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.
  
• The conditions attached to provisional licences of a particular category of vehicle are:
  

1. L-plates must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Motorcycle riders must not carry any pillion passenger.
   
4. Bus drivers must not carry any passenger except a person giving or receiving instruction.
   

• 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.
  
• Demo help related to application can be obtained through following link: Demo
  
• A question bank about the contents of learner's test like Road signs, Traffic rules & regulations for the learners licence: (if required)learner's test
  
• Mock test information related to Learner’s License: (if required) Mock test
  
  

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External Links

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

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