Driving Licence in Thane

Thane is the cousin of Mumbai, one of the most prominent cities in Maharashtra. Because of the presence of over 30 lakes, it is termed the “city of lakes”. It is one of the major picnic spots in the state, and the tourism industry has flourished here. Here, we will focus on the details of acquiring a driving licence here. The Thane RTO ensures that every vehicle must possess a valid driving licence to ply on these roads legally. Without a valid licence, you would be legally penalised by the law. 

Various Kinds of Driving Licence in Thane (Sarathi)

There are quite a few kinds of driving licence available under the Thane RTO, according to the vehicle type:

• Two wheelers with gear such as bikes.
• Two wheelers  without gear such as mopeds and scooty.
• Light motor vehicles such as bikes and cars of all varieties.
• Medium goods vehicles like tempo and vans.
• Medium passenger vehicles such as traveller buses.
• Heavy goods vehicles such as trucks.
• Heavy passenger vehicles like large inter-state travel buses.
• Invalid carriage for physically disabled people.
• A motor vehicle of any specific description.

Eligibility Criteria for Getting Driving Licence in Thane (Sarathi)

Acquiring a driving licence in Thane is easy and straightforward, provided you meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A permanent driving licence requires the candidate to be at least 18 years old.
2. For driving a commercial vehicle, you can get a licence only if you are at the minimum age of 20.
3. A licence to ride a 50cc motorcycle is issued to applicants 16 years of age or older.
4. Before obtaining a driving licence, the concerned individual must hold a learning licence, Thane, for a minimum of 30 days and within 180 days, from the issuance of the learning licence.

Document Requirements to Obtain Driving Licence in Thane

For acquiring a permanent driving licence in Thane, you have to submit certain documents after you meet the above-mentioned eligibility requirements:

• Original learning licence
• 3 recent passport photos
• Application form 4
• In case of applying for a commercial driving licence, application form 5
• Application fee of INR 716
• Address proof and age proof documents like certificate of leaving the school/birth certificate/aadhaar card/PAN card/utility bills, and more

How to Apply for a Driving Licence (Sarathi) in Thane?

In Thane, you can apply for a permanent driving licence either through offline mode, by directly visiting the nearest RTO or through online mode. However, before you can apply for a permanent driving licence in Thane, you have to be a valid holder of a learner’s licence. Then you can follow either of these two methods:

Online Driving Licence Thane- Application Procedure

The driving licence application online, Thane is just a matter of a few simple clicks. You need to follow these few simple steps to complete the process of applying for an online driving licence in Thane:

• Go to this link https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/, that will lead you to the Sarathi Website.
• Select Maharashtra as your state.
• To apply for a learner's permit, click Learner Licence; to apply for a permanent permit, visit Driving Licence.
• To go to the next page, click continue.
• Add the required information to the online application form with the needed documents online.
• Select a slot for your driving test.
• As soon as the payment is made, wait for the application confirmation.

Apart from the driving licence application online Thane, there is also the facility for offline application, depending on your preference and convenience. For that, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit your nearest RTO.
• You can either download the relevant application form from the website at transport.maharashtra.gov.in or collect it from the office.
• Fill the form with all the relevant details.
• Attach all the above-mentioned documents along with and submit.
• Pre-schedule a convenient slot for the driving test.

If you pass the test, you will receive the driving licence within the next two-three weeks to your registered address.

Obtaining a Duplicate Driving Licence in Thane

Applying for a duplicate driving licence in Thane is only applicable on specific grounds of loss, theft, or damage to the original driving licence. The Thane RTO is responsible for issuing it, provided the applicant has to apply for it within six months from the loss. You can apply for a duplicate licence, either offline or online. In either case, you need to fill out the application form and submit it along with the documents. If done online, you need to visit the RTO for document verification. Post-verification, the duplicate licence will be issued, and you will receive it within the next two or three weeks. 

You need to submit the following documents to obtain the duplicate driving licence:

1. Application form LLD
2. Application fee of INR 216
3. Driving licence details
4. Recent passport-size photographs
5. In case of theft, you need to submit the FIR copy

Procedure for Thane Driving Licence Renewal

In Thane, a driving licence is valid for the applicant’s age of 50 years or the licence age of 20 years, whichever is earlier. For Thane driving licence renewal, you have to submit the following documents:

1. Application in Form 9
2. Application fee of INR 416
3. Recent passport size photos
4. In case of licence theft, an FIR copy is required
5. Expired driving licence

You have to apply for a driving licence renewal in Thane, within 30 days of the expiry of the original licence by visiting the RTO for this or through the Thane driving licence renewal online process by transport.maharashtra.gov.in. In either case, you need to visit the RTO for document verification, the renewed licence will be issued on the same day. In case you fail to apply within 30 days of expiry, you need to pay a yearly late charge of INR 1000.

Procedure for Getting International Driving Licence (Sarathi) in Thane

As the name suggests, this kind of licence is required for overseas driving. You need to submit the following:

1. Application form 4A
2. Original driving licence
3. Recent passport size photos
4. Application fee of INR 1000
5. Original visa
6. Original passport

The validity of an international driving licence issued by Thane RTO is valid for 1 year. You can visit the RTO, apply online, and visit the office later for document verification. If everything is correct, the candidate will be asked to appear for the driving test.

Procedure for Applying Commercial Driving Licence in Thane

You need to have a valid commercial driving licence to drive a commercial vehicle in Thane. You can apply along with your documents, such as forms 2 and 5, and a driving fitness certificate from any of the government-aided or registered authorities before proceeding with the physical driving test.

Driving Licence Test Procedure in Thane

Each and every applicant must go through this process. You must bring your own vehicle and pay a cost of INR 50 in order to take the exam. The DL will be delivered to your home within a few days of passing. If you don't pass it, you have seven days to try again.