Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

One can get in trouble with the authorities if you don't have a driver's licence, which is required in India if you want to operate a vehicle. This is mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for anyone who wishes to drive on public roads. A driving licence validates your driving abilities. It also shows that you are relevant to all the basic driving rules and regulations. Every state or UT has its procedure of granting DL. You can avail of the driving licence under your name by visiting the Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu transport authority. 

Different Types of Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

There are different types of driving licences in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu that you can avail depending upon the type of vehicle you drive are as follows:

Driving licence for Motorcycle: You can use it for vehicles that do not have gear, such as scooters and mopeds.

• Driving licence for light vehicle: 

You can avail of it for lightweight motor vehicles and motor vehicles with gear such as cars, bikes, etc.

• Driving licence for light passenger vehicle:

You can also use the driving licence for lightweight passenger vehicles such as auto-rickshaws, jeeps, vans, etc., at RTO.

• Driving licence for motor vehicle:

Driving licence for a motor vehicle of any specified description. If you drive a vehicle that does not come in the categories mentioned above, you get this driving licence. 

What is the Eligibility Criteria to Avail Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

To obtain a driving licence Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, you need to adhere to the following eligibility criteria:

• An applicant for a permanent driving licence, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, must be 18 years old or older.
• Applicants' age for a learner's permit must be at least 16 years old. Under learner's permit, licence holders can only drive vehicles with less than 50cc engines. 
• To drive a heavy transport vehicle in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, the applicant must be at least 20 years old.
• A valid learner's permit is mandatory to obtain a permanent driver's licence.
• Applicants must have a complete understanding of traffic laws and regulations.
• Applicant must hold a temporary driving licence for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 180 days. 

Documents Required to Apply for a Driver's Licence in Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Following documents are required for availing of a driving licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu:

• Age Proof: Aadhar card, voters ID, passport, birth certificate, etc.
• Address Proof: PAN card, birth certificate, SSC certificate, etc.
• 3 Passport-sized photographs
• Valid learner's licence
• Application Form 4
• Application Form 5 for commercial driving licence

How to Apply for a Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

Applicants can apply for a driving licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in offline mode. The candidate must hold a valid learner's permit before applying for a driver's licence.

• Visit the RTO in your area.
• Collect the application form
• Complete the form with the necessary information.
• To the RTO office, submit the form together with the supporting paperwork.
• Make a reservation for the drivers driver's licence exam.
• Arrive at the location half an hour before the scheduled time and date.
• Give the drivers driver's licence exam before the Motor Vehicles Inspector.

How to Avail of a Duplicate Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

To avoid duplicate driving licences, you must follow the same approach as with the driver's licence. Following are the documents that you are required to submit to get a duplicate driving licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu:

• Copy of the original DL
• Application form LLD
• If the original licence was stolen, then a copy of the FIR
• Address and age proof
• Licence number
• Challan clearance report issued by traffic police for commercial driving licence

All the copies you provide must be attested by a notary or gazetted officer. You must apply for the duplicate licence within six months of the loss or the misplacing of the original driving licence. 

How to Avail a Renewed Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

To renew their driver's licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Form 9
• Age and ID proof
• Address proof
• Application form driving licence renewal
• Copy of the expired DL
• Form 1 A if age of the licence holder is above 40
• INR 200 for the application fee (paid receipt)

A duplicate driver's licence can be obtained in the same way as a regular driver's licence.

How to Avail of an International Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

Applicants need to provide the following documents for obtaining an international driving licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu:

• 5 Passport-sized photographs
• Attested copy of the permanent driving licence
• Attested copy of the visa
• Attested copy of passport
• Attested copy of address proof 
• Medical form 1 A
• Nationality proof

You do not have to appear for the driving test again for availing international driving licence. 

How to Obtain Commercial Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

To avail of commercial driving licence Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, you need the following documents: 

• Address proof
• Identity proof
• Forms (duly filled)
• Application fee
• Passport-sized photographs

A duplicate driver's licence can be obtained in the same way as a regular driver's licence.

How to Check the Status of Driving Licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

You can check the status of your driving licence in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu through their online portal, using the following steps:

• Visit www.parivahan.gov.in 
• Click on ''Online Services.''
• Click on ''Driving Licence Related Services.''
• Choose the state as ''Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.''
• Click on the drop-down menu titled ''Apply Online.''
• Click on ''Application Status''.
• Enter the application number and DOB.
• Enter the Captcha.
• Click on ''Submit.''

Driving Licence Test Procedure in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu  

The driving inspector conducts the driving test. The test format is different for the different types of vehicles, given as follows: 

• Two and three-wheeler: 

The driver has to make eight patterns without touching his feet. 

• Four-wheeler:

The driver must make an H pattern without touching any columns on the boundary lines.