Maharashtra - How to Obtain an International Driving Licence

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Procedure

Countries where International Driver License (IDL) is recognized can be obtained from this link : List of Countries IDP/IDL recognized

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for an International Driving License in Maharashtra the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which your area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office: link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. #If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. The processing time for this procedure takes up to 10 - 15 days.

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 (Through Parivahan Portal) - Maharashtra Apply for International driving license online with Images

1. To Obtain an International Driving Licence in Maharashtra, the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Apply for International Driving Permit (IDP)” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “Submit”
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

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Required Documents

Application forms can be obtained from the following link : English Application Forms, Marathi Application Forms

Supporting Documents

• Completed application Form 4A.
• Valid driving licence along with certified copies
• Passport along with certified copies
• Visa along with certified copies
• Medical Certificate in Form IA
• Payment of prescribed fees (at present Rs.1000/- only)
• Applicant should submit the application in whose jurisdiction he stays. It is advisable to applicant to get the necessary changes about the address on motor driving licence before submitting the application for IDP.
• The applicant is required to appear before licensing authority for grant of IDP.
• Form of IDP (to be collected from Head Clerk MDL)
• Aadhaar Card

Office Locations & Contacts

Following link provides you regional office locations : Regional Office Locations
Following link provides you Transport Commissioners Office Locations : Transport Commissioners Office Locations

Eligibility

Person having valid Indian Driving licence can apply the service.

Fees

International Driver License - 1000 INR
Following link provides you information related to fees : Fee Information

Validity

The validity of this permit is for one year. You are required to get your licence from the country you are visiting within one year period
Validity can be obtained from the following link : Validity Information

Documents to Use

FORM 4 - A: Application Form For International Driving Permit
Application forms can be obtained from the following link : English Application Forms, Marathi Application Forms

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Processing Time

Maximum processing time to get is a week

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Instructions

The standards for the International Driver's License were defined by the United Nations Conference on Road Traffic, Final Act held in the year 1968. According to this law, the International Driver's License is defined mainly as a document:

• That states the main information contained in the Original Driver's License in English.
• That has the photo and signature (or thumbprint) of the owner of the vehicle.
• That states the categories of vehicles for which the Original Driver's License is valid.
• That states the restrictive conditions of driving and terms of disqualifications.
  

International Driver's License consists of two parts. The first part consists of a booklet which states all the standards approved by the latest UN convention and a plastic identity card. The genuineness of the information on the plastic card is ascertained by the presence of a hologram.

Required Information

• Full name of the Applicant
• Father's Name
• Place of Birth and Country
• Permanent Address / Temporary Address
• Date of Birth
• Education Qualification
• Identification Marks
• Blood Group
• Full details about your previous IDL

Need for the Document

A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle. No person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving Licence issued to him, authorising him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.

An International Driving Permit is a permit given to existing drivers 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.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Motor Vehicle Department
Driving license in India
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