Driving Licence Bihar

The Motor Vehicle Department of the Government of Bihar issues driving licences to people based on the type of vehicle the licence is sought for. Here are the types of driving licences issued in Bihar:

If you want to apply for a driving licence in Bihar, then you need to make sure that you fulfil the eligibility criteria as described below:

• You should have attained the age of 18 years to apply for a new driving licence in Bihar for a private vehicle.

• For a commercial vehicle, the minimum age requirement of the applicant is 20 years

• You should have a learner’s licence and be conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in Bihar

• You can apply for a driving licence after 30 days and within 180 days of getting a learner’s licence

• You need to know driving and be able to clear the driving test

At the time of application, you will be required to submit certain documents. Here is a quick list of driving license documents in Bihar:

Learner’s Licence

• Form of Application for Driving License (Form 2)

• A self-declaration of physical fitness

• If you are over the age of 40 years, then you need to submit a medical certificate if applying for a driving licence for a commercial vehicle (Form 1A)

• If you are applying for an international driving permit, then you need to submit a separate application (Form 4A)

• Proof of age (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or any accepted government-issued identity card)

• Proof of address (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or any accepted government-issued identity card)

• Passport-size photographs

It is important to note that you cannot apply for a driving licence in Bihar without having a learner’s licence. This is issued to help you practise your driving skills after testing your knowledge of basic road signs and traffic rules. The learner’s licence is valid for 180 days.

Once you get the learner’s licence, you can apply for a permanent driving licence after 30 days. You have the option to apply for a driving licence in Bihar online or offline based on your preference.

Online Process

Here is the step-by-step process to apply for a driving licence Bihar online:

• The online application for a driving licence from any state in India can be done from the Parivahan Sewa platform.

• On the homepage, click on Drivers/Learners Licence under the section “Licence Related Services.”

• This will take you to the Parivahan Sarathi platform. Here, you can select “Bihar” from the dropdown list of all states.

• On the next page, you have the choice of applying for a learner’s licence or a permanent driving licence.

• If you have not applied for a learner’s licence yet, then click on the option “Apply for Learner Licence.” To get a learner’s licence, you have to clear a basic test about road signs and essential traffic rules. The validity of this licence is 180 days.

• If you already have a learner’s licence and the issue date is more than 30 days old, then you can click on the option “Apply for a Driving Licence.”

• Complete the application form and upload all the requested documents, including your signature and photograph.

• Choose the date and time when you would like to appear for the driving test.

• Pay the application fees and download the receipt.

• Appear for the driving test.

Offline Process

• Visit the nearest RTO office.

• Collect the physical application form. Fill out the form carefully and attach all the required documents.

• Submit the application with your photograph and requested documents.

• Book a slot for the driving test.

• Pay the application fees and collect the receipt.

• Appear for the driving test.

Here is a table detailing the different types of fees. You can look at the driving licence fee in Bihar that applies to you.

An individual with a registered learner’s licence can apply for a permanent driving licence after 30 days from the date of issue of the learner’s licence. To get a driving licence, you need to clear a basic test about the road signs and traffic rules. The testing procedure for the issuance of a DL can be divided into two segments:

Phase 1 - Ground Test

The RTO will issue a driving licence only if the test moderators feel that you have adequate control over the vehicle. The officer will ask you to drive your vehicle, outlining certain shapes drawn on the road. Two-wheelers are typically asked to drive along patterns like “8” or “T”. On the other hand, for four-wheelers, the pattern is like an “H” or a “T.”

Phase 2 - Road Test

Driving on an empty road with the trainer constantly monitoring is completely different compared to driving on a busy street with the examiner beside you. The examiner looks at how you shift gears, control speed, and comply with traffic rules. Based on your performance, he will determine if the RTO will give you a driving licence or not.

If you clear the test, then you will receive the driving licence at your registered address. If you fail, then you can apply for a test again.

If your driving licence is damaged, lost, or stolen, then you can apply for a duplicate driving licence. Make sure that you apply for a duplicate driving licence within 180 days of losing it.

You will need to fill out an application form for a duplicate licence, copies of the FIR (for lost or stolen licence), address proof and proof of identity, along with a medical declaration and a copy of your lost/damaged licence.

Duplicate DL apply online in Bihar:

-Go to the official website of Parivahan Sewa by clicking this link

• The next page has a dropdown list at the bottom of the page. Choose “Bihar” from the list of states.

• On the next page, you will find a list of services offered in Bihar. Click on the option “Apply for Duplicate DL.”

• The next page has only instructions and updates. Click “Continue.”

• Enter the Driving Licence number and your date of birth.

• Allow the site to get the details of the applicant and the driving licence.

• Select the driving licence you want a duplicate for and click “Proceed.”

• Complete the application form and upload the requested documents.

• Pay the fees.

You can also apply for a duplicate driving licence offline. You will have to visit the nearest RTO office and fill out the form, attach documents, and pay fees directly.

A driving licence is valid for 20 years or until the licence holder turns 50 years old, whichever is earlier. So, if you get a driving licence at the age of 32, then it will not be valid until you turn 52 (30 years from the date of issue of the licence) but will expire on your 50th birthday. The charges for the renewal of your licence are Rs 200.

If the licence is close to its expiry date, then you can apply for the renewal of the driving licence. While it is ideal to renew your driving licence well in advance, if you miss the date, you will have to pay a fine that can go up to Rs. 1,000 per year for the delay in renewing the licence.

Required documents

The original driving licence that needs to be renewed

Age and Address Proof

Self-declaration form ascertaining your physical condition

Two passport-sized photographs

Here are the steps.

• Go - to www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan - the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• Locate the section “Licence Related Services” and click on the option “Other Services.”

• Choose “Bihar” from the dropdown list of states.

• On the next page, click “Apply for DL Renewal.”

• Enter your existing driving licence number and date of birth and click “Proceed.”

• Fill out the application form and upload all the documents specified on the website.

• Pay the fees.

If you prefer visiting the office, then you can locate the nearest RTO office and complete the process manually.

Did you know that you can get a driving permit in Bihar that allows you to drive a vehicle in a foreign country? It is called an International Driving Permit (IDP).

The documents required for the International Driving Permit in Bihar are:

• Your driving licence that has not expired.

• A government-issued document establishing your nationality.

• 5 passport-size photographs.

• A self-declaration about overall physical fitness.

• Copy of Visa, Air Ticket, Passport.

Here is how you can get an IDP:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa website by clicking this link.

• Choose “Other Services” under the “Licence Related Services” section.

• Select “Bihar” in the dropdown list of states.

• On the next page, click “Apply for International Driving Permit.”

• Complete the application form thoroughly and submit it along with the required documents.

• Pay the fees.

• You can complete this process offline by visiting the RTO, collecting the forms, and paying the fees in person.

Note: The procedures and documents required are subject to changes and revisions. Therefore, applicants must verify the procedures before proceeding with the application process.

If you have applied for a driving licence with all the requested documents and cleared the driving test, then you might have to wait for up to 30 days to receive the physical driving licence. During this period, you can check the status of your driving licence application as described below:

• Go to www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan. This is the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• Click on the option “Other Services under the section “Licence Related Services.”

• Scroll to the top of the page and click on the option “Application Status.”

• Enter your application number and date of birth and click “Submit” to get the status.

The Motor Vehicles Act also mandates all vehicles to have third-party insurance for 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers. These policies offer financial protection from damages caused to a third-party person or property due to an accident involving the insured vehicle.

However, these policies do not cover damages to the insured vehicle. Hence, many people opt for a comprehensive policy that covers damages to the insured vehicle along with a third-party liability cover. You can buy four-wheeler and two wheeler insurance online for a hassle-free experience and choose the policy as per your needs.

Before buying a policy, it is important to consider the potential use of your bike and your budget to compare two wheeler insurance and four-wheeler insurance plans and find the perfect protection for your vehicle.

Every time you take your vehicle out, make sure that you have either the physical copy or the digital version of these documents with you.