Tripura - Upgrade Your Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

• To apply for up gradation of your Driver License in Tripura the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
  
• Information related to the RTO offices and licensing authority can be obtained from the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• You will have to submit Application in Form No.8 in front of licensing authority.
  
• Application form no 8 can be downloaded from following link: Form no 8
  
• 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.
  
• For addition of new class of vehicle in your Driver License you will be requested to bring your own vehicle where you will be tested for your driving skills.
  
• If the testing authority is satisfied with your driving skills a driving license will be provided.
  
• License related queries can be checked through following link : license queries Or license search
  
  

Apply Online -- Tripura Online Upgrade Driver License 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 “Tripura” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
4. In next step select the RTO from where the service is to be taken.
   
5. Once you select the RTO office, you will be redirected to the page, based on your selection Home page
   
6. Click on apply online
   
7. From the given options select “Services on Driving license (Renewal/Duplicate)”, you will be redirected to instructions page.
   
8. You can click on “continue” to move to the application form.
   
9. Fill the Applicant Details as instructed and required.
   
10. Upload Photo and Signature if required (applicable for only some states)
    
11. Book Test Slot for addition of the vehicle in the driving license
    
12. Pay the required fees
    
13. The applicant, who holds a valid Licence and learner license for additional vehicle is eligible to appear for the test of competence.
    
14. The test of competence will be conducted by the competent authority.
    
15. The applicant should bring a vehicle of the type to which the application relates.
    
16. The applicant should satisfy the officer conducting the test regarding his capability to drive the vehicle and his ability to perform the tasks.
    
17. The candidate who passes the test of competence successfully will be issued with a driving licence and sent through speed post to the address furnished.
    
    

Printing application

1. You can take printout of online application form with the help of the link: please follow the link Online portal
   
2. Select “Gujarat” in the drop down menu against “Please select the State from where the service is to be taken”.
   
3. In the next window, please click “Download Forms” to select “Print application form” option.
   
4. Please enter your application number in the next window and hit” Submit” follow the next window to get the printout.
   
   

Appointment

1. You can book appointment with RTO using the following link: Online appointment booking
   
2. Please click “Appointment (Slot Booking)” to select “services on driving license” option
   
3. In the new window fill in required details and hit Submit to process your request to book appointment.
   
   

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Required Documents

1. Application in Form No. 8: Form No 8
2. Application form 1A: form 1A
3. Self declaration for physical fitness: Self declaration for physical fitness
4. Valid driver license
   
5. Valid Learners' Licence for the category
   
6. Fees as prescribed along with user charges.
   
7. Driving school certificate (in case of commercial vehicle license)
   
8. Aadhaar Card
   
   

Office Locations & Contacts

Tripura Transport offices contact details: Offices Addresses
West Tripura
Office of the Joint Transport Commissioner
Address: Paribahan Bhavan,Astabol, Northgate, Agartala, West Tripura District
Pincode:799001
Telephone: (0381) 232-4601
Email: [email protected]

Gomati District Transport Office
Address: SDM Office Premises,Radha Kishorepur,Udaipur,Gomati District
Pincode:799120
Telephone: (03821) 223724
Email: [email protected]

Dhalai District Transport Office
Address:Jaharnagar,DM Office Premises,Ambassa, Dhalai District
Pincode:799289
Telephone: (03826) 222214 (DM Office phone)

Unakoti District Transport Office
Address:Near Kailashahar Circuit House,Kailashahar, Unakoti District
Pincode: 799279

North Tripura District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office,Chandrapur, Dharmanagar, North Tripura
Pincode: 799251

Khowai District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, 2nd Floor, Municipality Council Building,Teliamura,Khowai District
Pincode: 799201

Sepahijala District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, Bishramganj Motor Stand, DM Office complex,Bishramganj,Sepahijala District
Pincode: 799103

South Tripura District Transport Office Address:District Transport Office, Santirbazar SDM office complex,Santirbazar,South Tripura District
Pincode: 799144
Telephone:(03283) 262026
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

• A person holding a driving licence for Motor Cycle may similarly apply for addition of a light motor vehicle at any time.
  
  

Fees

• Addition of another class of vehicle to Driving License: Rs. 500/-
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: licensing related fees
  
  

Validity

• License to drive a Non-Transport Vehicle is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or until the holder attains the age of 50 years, whichever is earlier. After that, the License is renewed every 5 years.
  
• Transport Vehicle License is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue or renewal.
  
  

Documents to Use

Application forms can also be downloaded from following link: Forms

1. Application in Form No. 8: Form No. 8
   
2. Application form 1A: Form No. 1A
   
3. Self declaration for physical fitness: declaration for physical fitness
   

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The Registration Certificate or Driving License will be delivered on same day of application.
  
  

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Instructions

You can approach the Office of Registering & Licensing Authority.

Required Information

1. Name
   
2. Son/Wife/Daughter of
   
3. Permanent Address
   
4. Temporary Address
   
5. Date of Birth
   
6. Educational Qualification
   
7. Identification Mark
   
8. Blood Group and RH factor
   
9. Particulars and date of every conviction which has been ordered to be endorsed on any license held by the applicant
   
10. Learners License No
    
11. Driving Certificate No
    
    

Need for the Document

• When a person wants to add new class of vehicle in his/her driver license, they will have to apply for the up gradation of his license so that he can officially drive the vehicle.
  
  

Information which might help

• Information related to application for up gradation of your driver license can be obtained through following link: Upgrade information
  
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A Driving Licence can be used as a proof for Identity.
  
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External Links

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

Others

• There is SMS based service available for the customers/applicants that can be availed, information related to it can be obtained through following link: SMS based service