Driving Licence in Guwahati

Driving a vehicle without a valid Driving Licence in Guwahati is banned. A Driving Licence is a type of legal document that allows a person to drive freely in Guwahati. A driving licence (Saarthi) is awarded in Guwahati based on a Driving Licence Exam completed per Rule 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. You can easily submit applications for a (Saarthi) Driving Licence online and offline. You can also avail different types of other driving licences in the city of Guwahati. This can be done through the Guwahati RTO, which is responsible for issuing licences and permits for different types of vehicle classes. Read on to find more about the same.

Types of Driving Licence in Guwahati

The following are the types of (Saarthi) Driving Licence in Guwahati:

1. Light Motor Vehicle Licence: Issued for a light motor vehicle, such as a car or a bike.
2. Medium Motor Vehicle Licence: Issued for a medium/commercial vehicle such as tempos, delivery trucks, and minivans.
3. Heavy Motor Vehicle Licence: Issued for heavy vehicles such as commercial trucks.
4. Commercial Motor Vehicle Licence: Issued for a commercial vehicle like trucks, taxis, pickup trucks, trailers, etc.
5. Motorcycle Without Gear Licence: Issued for motorcycles without gears, including mopeds, scooters, and vehicles not exceeding the limit of 50CC.
6. Motorcycle with Gear Licence: Issued for a motorcycle with gears.

Eligibility Criteria to Avail Driving Licence in Guwahati

The following are the requirements for receiving a (Saarthi) Driving Licence in Guwahati:

• To apply for a Driver's Licence (Saarthi), you must be 18 years old.
• To operate a transport vehicle, an individual must be 21 years old.
• To ride a motorcycle with a capacity of 50cc or less in a public place, you should cross the age of 16.
• You must have a valid Learner's Licence in Guwahati for at least 30 days before applying for a permanent Driver's Licence in Guwahati.

What are the Documents Required for Availing a Driving Licence in Guwahati?

Documents required for availing a driving licence in Guwahati are:

• A valid learner's permit
• Application Form 4
• Three passport-sized photos
• Proof of age, identity, and address
• Fitness certificate
• If you are 18, a guardian's consent letter is necessary

How to Apply for Driving Licence in Guwahati?

You may apply for a Permanent Driving Licence (Saarthi) only 30 days after receiving a Learner Licence in Guwahati. The application process is easy to follow. 

• Online procedure: The individual is required to visit the Parivahan Sewa's official website and then follow below simple steps-
• Search for the 'Driving licence related services' tab on the official web page.
• Once selected the said tab, click on the 'Apply Online' tab.
• One needs to choose whether he is applying for a new DL or renewal. Select “new DL” to apply for a new DL.
• Download the application form and fill the required fields carefully.
• Upload all the scanned documents along with the form.
• Lastly, pay the prescribed fee for the application form and schedule your date and timing to appear for the DL test.
• Offline procedure: Visit the nearest RTO (Guwahati RTO) and obtain the application form. Duly fill it, take necessary help from officers in case of any doubt. Next, attach the required documents to the application form and submit. You are required to pay the applicable fee and book a slot for appearing in the DL test..

How to Get a Duplicate Driving Licence in Guwahati?

In Guwahati, a duplicate driving licence can be obtained if the applicant's original DL (Saarthi) is lost, destroyed, or stolen. This can be done both online and offline.

Documents Required:

• An LLD Form
• Lost/stolen driver's licence police report
• A photocopy of the original driver's licence, including the licence number
• Verification of age
• Proof of address
• INR 200 application fees

Both online driving licences and offline applications are accepted for duplicate DL in Guwahati.

How to Get a Driving Licence Renewed in Guwahati?

Following documents are required for a renewed driving licence in Guwahati:

• DL renewal form 9
• Form 1A (for drivers over 40 years old)
• Copy of expired DL
• 2 copies of passport-sized photos

Both online and offline applications for renewal are accepted.

How to Apply for an International Driving Licence in Guwahati?

An International Driving Licence can be availed with the following documents:

• Five passport-sized photographs
• Physical fitness certificate
• Identification and address proof
• Copies of Visa and Passport
• INR 500 application fees
• Form V
• Form 1 and Form 1A

Both online and offline applications for an international driving licence are accepted.

How to Avail a Commercial Driving Licence in Guwahati?

For availing of a commercial driving licence (Saarthi) in Guwahati, you need the following documents: 

• Address proof
• Identity proof
• Form 2
• Form 1A
• Form 5
• Passport-sized photos

You can get a commercial driving licence in Guwahati through the online or offline process mentioned above.

Checking a Driving Licence in Guwahati

You can check the progress of the driving licence application online in Guwahati: 

• Go to the Parivahan Sewa website
• Select 'Online Services'
• Select 'Driving Licence Related Services'
• Choose Guwahati as your city and Assam as your state
• Choose 'Application Status'
• Enter the required fields
• Click on 'Submit'

Driving Licence Test Procedure in Guwahati

Passing a driving licence test is required to receive a (Saarthi) driver's licence in Guwahati. The applicant's knowledge of vehicles, traffic rules and regulations, and driving abilities are all put to the test. You can retake the test if you don't pass the first time.