Odisha Driving Licence

If you wish to operate a motor vehicle, you must possess a valid driver's license. You can get a driver's license at any of the 30 RTO offices spread out over Odisha. These are in charge of granting licenses, renewing them, and providing duplicates in the event that your original copy is lost or is destroyed. Getting a driving license requires completing a number of procedures.  Read on to know about the eligibility criteria for obtaining a driving licence in Odisha, online application procedure and more.

The eligibility criteria for obtaining a permanent Odisha driving licence are:

1. Age Requirement - an applicant must be at least 18 years of age to operate a light motor vehicle and at least 20 years of age to operate a transport vehicle.

2. A learner’s licence is granted by the RTO to an applicant basis on which the applicant learns how to operate a vehicle. A permanent driver's license is then given at least thirty days following the issuance of the learner's permit and before the permit's 180-day expiration date.

3. The applicant should have a firm grasp of road safety rules, traffic regulations and proper technical knowledge on how to operate a vehicle. The applicant will be tested by the relevant RTO on these skills before a permanent licence is granted to them.

The following documents are needed to apply for a driving licence:

• Age Proof: Admissible documents include a birth certificate, pan card, and matriculation certificate.

• Address Proof: Admissible Documents include passport, voter ID, Aadhar card etc.

• Three passport size photos.

• A copy of the learner's licence.

• For light motor vehicles submit Form 4 and for heavy motor vehicles submit Form 5.

   

There are various categories of driving licences in Odisha:

• Permanent driving licence

• Commercial driving licence

• Non-gear driving licence and

• Provisional learner’s driving licence.

This table lists a few of the RTOs in Odisha:

Two or Three-Wheeler

1. Fill out the application form and attach supporting documents.

2. Make the payment for the application online

3. Once the application is sent, you can book a time and date for the driving test.

4. Show up for your appointment. You will be assigned a vehicle and subjected to a brief driving test by the RTO officials which includes driving in a figure-8 shaped track.

5. If you clear the test successfully, your permanent driving licence will be sent to you via post at your registered address.

6. You can check the status of your driving application online by logging onto the Parivahan website.

Four Wheeler

1. Fill out the application form and attach supporting documents.

2. Make the payment for the application online

3. Once the application is sent, you can book a time and date for the driving test.

4. Show up for your appointment. You will be assigned a vehicle and subjected to a brief driving test by the RTO officials which entails driving in a figure H-shaped track.

5. If you clear the test successfully, your permanent driving licence will be sent to you via post at your registered address.

6. You can check the status of your driving application online by logging onto the Parivahan website.

To check the status of your driver’s licence you can follow the steps below: 

• Visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.

• Go to Licence Related Services and click on Driver/Learner Licence.

• Click on the drop-down menu and select ‘Odisha’.

• Click on application status on the top right-hand corner.

• Enter your application number and date of birth, and you will be redirected to a page that will contain the status of your application.

To procure an international driving permit in Odisha, you need to submit the following documents:

• Valid Indian Passport

• Age Proof

• Form 1A - medical certificate

• Form 4A - application form

• Address proof

Filling the form online the process is fairly straightforward - applicants can visit the official website https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do and fill out the application online itself. Scanned copies of the supporting documents mentioned above can be uploaded there, and the fee may be paid online through a secure payment gateway. You can also track the status of the application online.

For applicants that want to carry out the process offline - visit the nearest RTO office to collect Form 4A and 1A. Fill out the form and attach physical copies of supporting documents. Drop off the application at the nearest RTO and make the payment for the application fee on-site. Post verification the RTO will deliver the permit to you via speed post.

To apply for a duplicate driving licence in Odisha the following steps must be followed:

• Fill out Form LLD with proper details and information.

• In case the driving licence has been damaged, attach a copy of the original

• In case of theft of the driving licence, attach a copy of the FIR filed for a duplicate licence

• The licence number on your existing licence will also be required.

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