Apply for Learner's License
Overview
- Securing a ‘Learner’s Licence’ is the essential first step toward driving any motor vehicle. To acquire this permit, an applicant must submit a request to the local licensing authority overseeing the area where they reside or manage a business. This learner's permit is strictly temporary, carries a validity of exactly 6 (six) months, and is issued solely to allow the applicant to practice driving.
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply for a standard vehicle license, individuals must be at least 18 (eighteen) years old. For those intending to operate a transport vehicle, the minimum age is 21 (twenty-one). However, teenagers who have reached the age of 16 (sixteen) are legally permitted to ride motorcycles with engine capacities of 50CC or less in public areas.
Documents Required
Ensure the following documents are attached along with the forms prescribed in Schedule I and II:
- Valid Ration Card
- Electoral Roll / Voter ID
- Active Life Insurance Policy
- Official Pay Slip issued by a State or Central Govt. body
- A self-sworn affidavit presented before an Executive Magistrate, 1st Class Judicial Magistrate, or a Notary Public to serve as proof of address
- Age Proof Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- School Certificate
- A certificate authenticating the applicant's age, granted by a registered medical practitioner (must hold the rank of a Civil Surgeon or higher).
- Pay Slip issued by any State or Central Govt. body
Test for Learner's License
- To obtain a learner's permit, applicants must physically appear before the licensing authority to take a preliminary exam. This assessment is overseen by the Inspector of Motor Vehicles. The candidate must demonstrate adequate knowledge of road regulations, traffic signs, and signals to satisfy the inspector. Note that individuals who already possess a valid driving license and are simply adding an endorsement for a new vehicle class are exempt from this preliminary test.
How to apply
- To get your Learner’s Licence, submit your application to the District Transport Officer or the licensing authority governing your residential jurisdiction.
- The required application forms can be found in Schedule I and Schedule II.
Validity Period
- Learner’s licenses remain active for a duration of 6 (six) months. While operating a vehicle, the permit holder is required to prominently display a red ‘L’ sign on the front and back of the car. Additionally, a fully licensed driver must be present alongside the learner at all times during driving.
- Forms to be filled: Schedule I - Application cum Declaration as to Physical Fitness
- Forms to be filled: Schedule II - Form or Application as to grant or Renewal of Learner's License
Apply for Driver's License
Overview
- Driving a motor vehicle in any public space legally requires a valid driving license provided by the Licensing Authority. Operating a car without an effective license is prohibited. Similarly, no individual is allowed to drive a Transport Vehicle publicly unless their license specifically authorizes them to do so. In Assam, driving licenses are issued by the competent authority, which is the District Transport Officer of the respective district.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be 18 (eighteen) years of age for a regular license, and 21 (twenty-one) years of age to drive a transport vehicle. Teenagers reaching 16 (sixteen) years of age may ride motorcycles with an engine capacity up to 50CC on public roads.
- Candidates are eligible to apply for a permanent driving license once they have held a valid learner’s permit for a minimum of 30 days, provided the application is made within 180 days from the learner permit's issue date.
Documents Required
Please attach the following documents to the forms prescribed in Schedule I and II:
- Your active learner’s licence
- Three recent passport-sized photographs
- Valid proof of residence and age
- If applying for a Transport Vehicle: A certificate in Form 5, provided by a recognized driving training school/establishment
- Your original driving license (when applying for additional category endorsements)
- Police verification clearance
Process Flow
- Once your documents are verified, you must take a practical driving competence test, in accordance with Rule 15 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. You must bring the vehicle to the District Transport Office, where an M.V.I. will evaluate your vehicle control, knowledge of traffic regulations, and driving skills. Candidates who successfully clear this assessment will receive their permanent driving license.
How to apply
- Submit your application directly to the local licensing authority or the District Transport Officer overseeing the area where you reside.
- The designated application formats are detailed in Schedule I and Schedule II.
Validity Period
- Standard driving licenses typically remain valid for 20 years from the date of issuance or until the holder turns 50 years old, whichever comes first. However, licenses authorized for Transport Vehicles carry a shorter validity of 3 (three) years.
- Forms to be filled: Schedule I - Form of Application for License to drive a Motor Vehicle
- Forms to be filled: Schedule II - Medical Certificate
Apply for Temporary Registration
Overview
- According to Section 43 of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, vehicles that are sold by the manufacturer as a bare chassis—meaning the buyer must build or attach the body later—are eligible for temporary registration.
- In these scenarios, authorities grant a temporary registration valid for one month to allow the owner to complete the vehicle's body building. If the process requires more than a month, the temporary certificate can be formally extended.
- Dealerships also assign temporary registration numbers when a brand new vehicle is purchased, allowing the owner to legally drive the vehicle while permanent registration is pending.
- This unique dealership-assigned number generally remains valid for a maximum of one month, during which the vehicle must be officially registered by the relevant Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Process Flow:
- Submit Form 20 to the local Registering Authority or a Transport Commissioner-recognized Dealer, ensuring all required documents and forms are correctly filled out.
Guidelines for filling the form:
- Step 1: Request temporary registration by submitting Form 20 to the Registering Authority in the vehicle's jurisdiction, or through an authorized new vehicle dealer recognized by the Transport Commissioner.
- Step 2: Attach copies of your Road worthiness Certificate, Insurance Certificate, and Sale Certificate.
- Step 3: Remit the required taxes and fees designated by the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 for temporary registrations.
For Extension of Registration:
- If you need more time, you may request an extension from the Registering Authority. You must clearly state the reason for the delay and specify the extension duration required.
- You are allowed to apply for a temporary registration extension a maximum of two times.
- If you are applying for a second extension after already receiving one, you will be required to pay a penalty as outlined in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
- Clear all applicable extension fees and taxes according to Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Fees:
- To find out more about applicable Fees and Taxes, Click Here
Documents Required
For Temporary Registration:
- Application via Form 20
- Sales certificate via Form 21
- Road worthiness certificate via Form 22
- Active insurance certificate
- Address verification (Electricity bill, Ration card, etc.)
- A copy of your PAN card, or Form 60 and Form 61 if applicable.
For Extension of Temporary Registration:
- Sales certificate via Form 21
- Road worthiness certificate via Form 22 from the manufacturer (or Form 22A from the Body builder) per Schedule I
- Pollution under control (PUC) certificate
- Active insurance certificate
- Address verification (Electricity bill, Ration card, etc.)
- STA design approval documentation (required for Trailers or Semi-Trailers)
- Original sales certificate from relevant authorities via Form 21 when registering an ex-army vehicle
Forms to be filled:
Apply for Renewal of RC of Non-transport Vehicle
Overview
- To maintain continuous legal use of a vehicle, its registration certificate must be renewed. Applications should be filed no more than 60 days before the RC's expiration date. Once the renewal procedure is completed, the Registration Certificate will be extended for another 5 (Five) years.
Process Flow
- Submit Form 20 to the relevant Registering Authority or an authorized Transport Commissioner Dealer, ensuring all mandatory documents are appropriately filled.
Guidelines for filling the form:
- Step 1: File for RC renewal using Form 25 at the Registering Authority in your vehicle's jurisdiction, ensuring you do so no more than 60 days before the current certificate expires.
- Step 2: Clear any outstanding taxes linked to the vehicle.
- Step 3: Remit the appropriate fees as governed by Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Fees
- To find out more about applicable Fees and Taxes, Click Here
Documents Required:
- Renewal Application via Form 25
- Pollution under control (PUC) certificate
- Original Registration Certificate
- Active insurance certificate
- Proof indicating up-to-date road tax payments
- A pencil print of the engine & chassis numbers
- The vehicle must be presented physically at the District Transport Office for an on-the-spot inspection by the competent authority.
Apply for Duplicate Registration Certificate
Overview
- If a vehicle's registration certificate is officially reported as torn, mutilated, used-up, or lost, a duplicate certificate will be granted to the registered owner.
Process Flow
- Should your certificate of registration be destroyed or lost, you must immediately file a report at the police station governing the area where the incident took place.
- Notify the original registering authority that issued the certificate about the loss in writing.
- Request a duplicate certificate from your last registering authority using Form 26.
- Pay the designated fees in accordance with Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Fees
- To find out more about applicable Fees and Taxes, Click Here
Documents Required:
- Application via Form 26
- The original F.I.R. or Police report (required in cases of loss).
- Photocopy of an active insurance certificate.
- Proof of tax clearance
- Photocopy of the Pollution under control certificate
Register for Transfer of Ownership (Address Change)
Overview
- When a registered vehicle owner moves their place of business or migrates to a different state, they must formally notify the new registering authority within 30 days of arriving at the new location.
Process Flow
- You must submit an application via Form 33, along with all necessary documents, within 30 days of changing your address.
- Remit the appropriate fees required under Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Fees
- To find out more about applicable Fees and Taxes, Click Here
Documents Required:
- Application via Form 33
- The Original Registration Certificate.
- Valid proof of address.
- Photocopy of an active insurance certificate.
- Proof of tax clearance
Register for Transfer of Ownership (Vehicle Sale)
Overview
- Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 mandates that no one shall drive a motor vehicle, and no owner shall allow their vehicle to be driven in public places, unless it has been properly registered per Chapter-IV regulations. Upon acquiring a vehicle from a dealership, the owner is required to register it at the District Transport Office corresponding to their business or residential jurisdiction.
Process Flow
- Registration applications must be submitted to the authority within a seven-day window from the date the vehicle is delivered, not counting the time taken for the transit journey.
- Submit a request for permanent vehicle registration via Form 20 to the Registering Authority in your area.
- Decide and confirm the type of registration number you wish to acquire (General, Choice, or Fancy number).
- Verify requirements regarding the use of smart cards or HSRP.
- Clear the fees specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, which will vary based on your HSRP/smart card choice and registration number selection.
- Pay the required vehicle taxes per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, which also depend on HSRP/smart card status and number choice.
Fees
- To find out more about applicable Fees and Taxes, Click Here
Documents Required:
- Application via Form 20
- Sales certificate via Form 21
- Road worthiness certificate via Form 22 from the manufacturer (or Form 22A from the Body builder)
- Pollution under control certificate
- Active insurance certificate
- Address verification (Electricity bill, Ration card, etc.)
- STA design approval documentation (If registering a Trailer or Semi-Trailer)
- The original sales certificate from the concerned authorities via Form 21 (applicable for ex-army vehicles)
- Bond, license, and Custom's clearance certificates (applicable only for imported vehicles)
- Any temporary registration documentation
- Form 34 (required for HP endorsements)
- A copy of your PAN card, or Form 60 / Form 61 where applicable
- Official invoice from the dealer and manufacturer
- Recent passport-sized photographs
How to apply
- To officially register the vehicle, the owner must apply directly at their District Transport Office or through online Dealer Points.