Driving Licence in Nashik

Nashik, being the ancient city of Maharasthra is famous for its holy origin of the Ramayana being depicted there. Since Lord Rama had taken a bath in the famous Ram Kund, it has been home to many pilgrimages. In fact, Nashik hosts the famous Kumbh Mela every 12 years, where people from different parts of the India come. However, if you wish to visit the holy state of Nashik, do not get lost in the beauty of the place without your valid documents, such as a driving licence, or else there could be an issue! The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, mandates a person to drive a vehicle only if he holds a valid driving licence. Thus, in order to drive a vehicle in the public areas of Nashik, you must hold a driving licence issued by RTO.

The information about driving licence Nashik is given below. 

Different Types of Driving Licence in Nashik

The Nashik RTO issues a driving licence based on the type of vehicle. Here are the different types of vehicles.

• Motorcycle with Gear: This driving licence is necessary for bikes with gear.
• Motorcycle without Gear: This driving licence is necessary for motorised scooters and mopeds without gear.
• Light Motor Vehicle: This driving licence is necessary for lighter vehicles such as taxis, hatchbacks, and smaller sedans.
• Medium Goods Vehicle: This driving licence is necessary for medium-sized goods vehicles such as tempos.
• Heavy Goods Vehicle: This driving licence is necessary for heavy goods vehicles such as trucks and trailers.
• Heavy Passenger Vehicle: This driving licence is necessary for heavy passenger vehicles such as buses.
• Road Roller: This driving licence is necessary for road construction vehicles such as rollers.

What is the Eligibility Criteria To Avail Driving Licence in Nashik?

Before proceeding with your driving licence application online Nashik or even offline, you must check the following eligibility criteria set as per Govt rules.

• Minimum age- 18 years
• Valid learner's driving licence Nashik
• Driving skills
• Knowledge about rules of traffic

What are the Documents Required to Apply For Driving Licence in Nashik?

The following documents are required for an  online driving licence Nashik 

• Duly filled application form
• Valid proofs of address and age
• Passport size photographs
• Valid learning licence Nashik

How to Apply For a Driving Licence in Nashik? 

You can apply online as well as offline to get a driving licence in Nashik. The documents are similar in both.

Online driving licence Nashik

• Visit the Saarthi portal or the State Parivahan website
• Fill in the details
• Upload the documents
• Pay the fee online
• Reserve a slot for the driving test

You must sign up for the driving test, before you can apply for a licence offline or online in Nashik.

Offline Driving Licence Nashik

If you don't want to utilise the Sarathi website, you can complete the following procedures to apply for a driving licence offline:

• Visit the RTO nearest to you and collect an application form for the licence.
• Fill out the application with all the required data mentioned there.
• Make duplicates of all the necessary documents, attach them to the form and submit it to the RTO officials.
• Pick a date and time at your convenience for the text.
• Make the payment with the required money mentioned.

After clearing this exam, your driving licence will be delivered to you at the address provided.

How to Get a Duplicate Driving Licence in Nashik?

If a driving licence is stolen, damaged or lost, you can apply for a duplicate one. The documents are listed below-

• Details of the lost driving licence
• Copy of FIR in case of theft
• Passport size photographs
• An application for a duplicate licence

To apply online,  visit the state Parivahan website or the Saarthi portal: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
Fill in the details and attach the documents. After fee payment, your application is complete. After reviewing your application, the RTO will issue a duplicate driving licence.

 You have to visit the RTO for offline application along with your documents. Fill out the application form and pay the fee. 

How to Get a Driving Licence Renewed in Nashik?

A driving licence has an expiry of 20 years or 50 years of the applicant’s age (whichever falls early). 

If a person delays applying for driving licence renewal Nashik, a penalty of INR 1,000 has to be given per year. Driving licence renewal Nashik can be done online and offline. 

Driving licence renewal online Nashik

You need to visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and then apply for the renewal. The fees need to be paid online for renewing your driving licence in Nashik. As far as online driving licence renewal Nashik is concerned, the documents can be uploaded online. 

Driving licence renewal offline Nashik 

For an offline application, visit the RTO and apply in person. You have to submit the required documents to get your licence renewed. 

How to Apply for an International Driving Licence in Nashik?

To drive a vehicle outside our country, a person must hold an international driving licence. Documents needed for two wheeler license online apply Nashik:
 

• A permanent driving licence
• Proofs of address and age
• Application form 4-A
• A valid visa and passport
• Passport-size photographs

The validity of an international driving licence is one year and the application fee is INR 1,000. A person should be 18 years and above to hold this licence.

To apply, either visit the RTO or visit the state Parivahan website. Proceed with document uploading and fee payment and your application will be through. 

How to Get a Commercial Driving Licence in Nashik?

To drive a commercial vehicle, you must apply for a commercial driving licence online or offline. The documents are -

• Application no 4A
• Driver training certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Application fee

The RTO will issue a commercial DL if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Driving License Test Procedure in Nashik

In Nashik, a driving test is made mandatory by the Indian Motor Act 1988.  Every applicant has to pass this test. There are 2 phases of this test. 

• To test your driving skills
• To check your knowledge about traffic rules

A driving test inspector is present during the test. After passing this test a driving licence is issued to the applicant. One may fail the test or miss the appointment, in such cases the applicant can reappear in the exam after 7 days.