Bihar - Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

Renewal of driving license for the one obtained from another state can be processed with the NOC obtained from home state RTO.
As a first step, get a NOC (No Objection Letter) from the RTO that issued the license initially. (Please check with local RTO whether NOC is required before processing)
1. Applicant can get the NOC on 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).
3. Retain the following -
  1. Copy of the NOC request letter
  2. The acknowledgement slip/card that you received via regular post/mail
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.
Please make sure you have all the required documents to process the application
Following application forms are required Form-9, Form-1a. Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Form 9, Form _1A
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.

Apply Online - Bihar Renew Driver License Obtained from Another State Online with Images

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 “Bihar” 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 “Services on Driving License” option
The following screen gives you the general information to apply. Here please hit “Continue” to get the next screen. Please select 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.
Please take printout of Acknowledgement
You can take printout of online application form with the help of the following link. Please follow the link Online Portal Link
Select “Bihar” 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 in the next window and hit” Submit” and follow the next window to get the printout.
You can fix appointment with RTO with the help of the following link [hhttps://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do online portal link]
Select “Bihar” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”
In the next window, please click “Enquiry on Slot Availability” to select “Services on Driving Skill” option to go to the next window.
Please select appropriate option to get the slot

Required DocumentsEdit

NOC from home state RTO (if required)
Application in Form-9: Form 9
Medical certificate in Form-1a (if the applicant is above 50 years). Link for form 1A Form 1A
Driving License
Proof of Age
Passport size photos-2 copies
Aadhaar card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Department, Govt. of Bihar
Vishwesaraiya Bhawan, Bailey Road,
Patna - 800 015, Bihar 800001
Phone: 0612 254 6346
Location in map

Contact Link

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

For fee related information’s, please follow this link: Link for Fees

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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

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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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