A driving license is a mandatory document if you want to drive a vehicle on Indian roads. Every state has a specific procedure for applying for this document. Getting a Driving License (DL) in Punjab is not a hard job if you are familiar with the process of applying and also if you have a good command of your vehicle.
In this blog, we will provide you with all the necessary details regarding your application for a driving license in Punjab and also about the related information.
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Different Types of Driving Licenses in Punjab
The different driving licenses issued in Punjab are based on the vehicle category that is driven by the person who is applying for DL. These are the types of driving licenses issued by the state of Punjab.
- DL for Motorcycle with gears
- DL for Motorcycle without gears
- DL for Light Motor Vehicle(LMV)
- DL for Medium Goods Vehicle (MGV)
- DL for Medium Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
- DL for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV)
- DL for Heavy Passenger Vehicle (HPV)
- DL for Invalid Carriage
- DL for Road Rollers
How to Apply For a Driving License in Punjab?
Applying for a driving license is not a hard job. Earlier it was a long process due to only offline mode but now you can apply for a driving license online as well.
Now Punjab Govt is providing Smart Card Driving License ( SCDL) to the new driving license holders. It is a plastic card that is tamper-proof and is embedded with a microprocessor chip of 64 kb memory. This chip holds all your driving license information.
There are different sets of steps to apply for the driving license online and offline which are discussed below. Here is a detailed guide to help you get your driving license in Punjab.
Eligibility Criteria and Fees for Driving License in Punjab
There are certain strict eligibility criteria for applying for a driving license in Punjab. The state govt of Punjab provides certain eligibility requirements to drive a vehicle on Punjab’s roads.
Age Criteria for Driving License Application:
- One must be 16 years or above to apply for a non geared motorcycle.
- To apply for a light motor vehicle, the applicant must be above 18 years of age.
- The minimum age to apply for a driving license for a commercial vehicle is 20 years or above.
Forms and Certificates Required to Apply for a Driving License:
- Application Form 4
- Medical Certificate Form 1
- Physical Fitness Certificate Form 1A
- Passport Size Photographs for the offline procedure.
- Certificate from motor training school to apply for a transport vehicle.
What is the Fees of Driving License Application?
Learners License- Rs. 200
Permanent Driving License- Rs. 200
To Renew a Driving License- Rs. 250
Driving Test- Rs.50
Documents required for Driving License in Punjab
Age Proof Documents: Any one of these
- Attested copy of Passport
- Voter ID
- Ration Card
- PAN Card
- Birth Certificate
- High School Passing Certificate
Address Proof Documents: Any one of following
- Electricity Bill
- Adhar Card
- Voter ID
- Phone Bill
- Employers certificate issued by local/state or central govt.
Online Driving License Application in Punjab
To apply for a driving license online, you must go through the following steps properly. They are –
1. Visit the Official website of Transportation
https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/sarathiHomePublic.do
2. Go to the homepage and select the driver’s license tab.
3. Select your state to apply online.
4. Click on apply for Driving License tab and you will be directed to the different stages in Application submission which are –
- Fill Application Details
- Upload documents
- Upload photos and Signatures
- DL test slot booking
- Payment of Fees
- Verify Pay Status
- Print the receipt
5. Click on the ‘Continue’ tab to proceed.
6. Now you need to provide details regarding either of these licenses-
- Learners license
- Foreign Driving License
- Defense License
7. Continue to get an application form to fill out.
8. Upload all your documents, photographs and signatures
9. Download and Print out the application form for the future.
10. Get an appointment for the driving test
11. Make payment for the application fee
12. Note down your web application number
13. Visit RTO on the date of your test with your original documents.
Offline Driving License Application in Punjab
For offline procedure take note of these steps:
1. Visit the RTO office of your state and collect the required Form physically.
2. Fill on all the required details in the form
3. Attach all the necessary documents and your passport size photographs along with the application form.
4. Again visit the RTO office to submit the application form and ask any official there to schedule a 5. 5. particular time and date for the driving test.
6. Go for the test and on passing the driving test driving license will be issued.
How to Apply for a Learning License Online In Punjab?
A learner’s license is a document issued by the RTO which acts as a provisional or restricted driving license.
Getting a learner’s license is the same as getting a driving license, just a few different formalities.
For Online DL Application:
1. Visit the Official website of Transportation https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/sarathiHomePublic.do
2. Go to the homepage and select the driver’s license tab.
3. Select your state to apply online.
4. Click on apply for Learner’s License tab
5. You will be directed to the form to fill out.
6. Rest the procedure is the same as the Driver’s license application.
For Offline DL Application:
- College students can contact their principal for applying for a Learner’s license
- Visit your near Suvidha Center or DTO office
How to Renew Driving License in Punjab?
Due to the pandemic, the Punjab govt has now issued an online service for the renewal of a driving license and you need not be physically present at the office.
1. Visit the Official website of Punjab Transport
2. Go to the homepage and select the driver’s license tab.
3. Select your state to apply online.
4. Click on apply for DL Renewal tab
5. Provide your driving license number and D.O.B.
6. Fill in on the details and attach the required documents.
7. Pay renewal fees and you will be provided with the renewed driving license in some days.
We hope you got all the required information to apply for your driving license in Punjab. It is a permanent identity proof that can be used in the future for many things. It is very important to have a valid driving license in Punjab otherwise you have to bear a huge amount of Challan.
