Kerala - How to Obtain a Learner's Driving Licence

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person :

To apply for a Learner Driver License in Kerala the 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: Link for contact
Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Form
Application Forms No 3 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Form Link
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying 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.
You will be requested to take a theory test, to make sure you understand the rules and regulation related to driving a vehicle and if you clear the test, you will be provided a LLR.
If you fail the test, you will be allowed to re-take the test as advised by authorities

Apply Online:

To obtain learner driving license, the applicant has to visit the official portal of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: Link to Portal
In the homepage, please scroll down to “Informational Services” and click on the “more” button in the “Citizen Guide” tab.
The applicant will be taken to the “Manual” page where all the available services will be listed.
Please click on the name of the required service and click on “Step by Step procedure” from the drop down menu.
The applicant will be taken to a new PDF page where the process for applying will be explained clearly.
Please follow the steps to complete the application.

Required DocumentsEdit

Applicants for a Learner's License should appear personally before the Licensing Authority with the following documents.
Application Form No 3 is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Form Link
Prescribed fees
Proof of age, appropriate for relevant class of vehicle :
- Ration card, Voter identity card, Life insurance policy, Passport, School certificate, Birth certificate
- Age certification by a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon
Proof of residence
- Ration Card, Voter identity card, Pay slip issued by any office of the central government or a state government; Electricity bill, Telephone bill, House tax receipt showing the name of the name of the applicant
- You can also use your Aadhar Card as proof of residence.
Application-cum-declaration as to the physical fitness in Form-1.
Medical Certificate in Form No. 1A (only for persons applying for Transport license)
Three recent passport size photographs of the applicant.
Applicants for Transport Vehicle License must produce a Permanent Driving License for Light Motor Vehicle held by him, at least for one year.
Aadhaar card
If the applicant is not able to produce address or age proof documents for a sufficient reason the licensing authority may accept any affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive Magistrate, or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Commissionerate – Kerala,
2nd Floor, Trans Towers,
Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695014.
Phone Number : 0471-2333314
Fax: 0471-2333314/ 2333323
Email : [email protected], [email protected]
Following link will get RTO Contact details: Link for RTO Contact Info

Following listed are the office locations that you can approach.

EligibilityEdit

Any person who has completed :
- 16 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Motor Cycle without Gear - Not exceeding 50 cc.
- 18 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Motor Cycle with Gear and Light Motor Vehicle.
- 20 years of age is eligible to get a license for driving a Transport Vehicle, if he/she has One year old license
Those who apply for permanent license has to get LLR
Also, no person shall be granted a learners license to drive a medium or heavy goods vehicle or passenger vehicle unless he has held a driving license valid for a light motor vehicle (LMV) for at least one year.

NOTE : A person who is at least 20 years old and possesses a Learners License can obtain a License for driving a commercial vehicle. Also, one has to be conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in all the cases

FeesEdit

Fee related details are provided under the following link : Fees

ValidityEdit

Learner's Licence is valid only for six months from the date of obtaining it.

Note: One can apply for a permanent license only after a month after receiving Learner's License

Documents to UseEdit

Forms to Download and Use : Form

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

LLR will be issued on the same day or within a week’s time.

InstructionsEdit

Concerned Department
Driving Licences are being issued by Motor Vehicles Department through its 17 Regional and 42 Sub Regional Transport Offices.

Forms
The forms can be downloaded from the following link : Forms

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

In India, two kinds of Driving Licenses are issued: Learners License and Permanent License. A Learners License is essential for obtaining a Permanent License
Learners license (LLR) is a permit given by local transport department for learning driving before obtaining a permanent license. The learner’s license has a validity period of 6 months and the holder of the permit should obtain a permanent driving license before the expiry of this period, if not renewed. In addition a permanent driver license can only be issued after 1 month of obtaining a learner's license.
A Driving License is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle. 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.

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

Note: Wear a formal shirt for the interview. If you wear t-shirt, the examiner will deny to take a photograph..

In terms of age for the type of vehicle they are applying (16 years for driving a Motor Cycle without Gear - Not exceeding 50 cc / 18 years of age for driving a Motor Cycle with Gear and Light Motor Vehicle./ 20 years of age for driving a Transport Vehicle)

External LinksEdit

Official Website of Kerala MVD :Refer Link

OthersEdit

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