Obtain duplicate driving licence Puducherry-Obtain learner licence in Puducherry

Obtain driving licence in Puducherry

 

Learner’s licence

Those who want to obtain learner licence in Puducherry shall submit their application to the concerned authorities along with a fee of Rs. 15 and required documents. An acknowledge token will be issued to the applicant and the applicant need to appear for a preliminary test. Preliminary written test is conducted by the authorities from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm for every 30 minutes. Learners test is conducted for 20 minutes in which 10 multiple type objective questions will be asked. The applicant need to score 6 marks out of 10 to quality in the test. The test results will be exhibited in the notice board and successful candidates are issued the learners licence.

Eligibility for applying to learners licence in Puducherry is that the applicant shall complete 16 years of age to drive motorcycle without gear; shall complete 18 years to drive other vehicles and should have completed 20 years to drive transport vehicles. The application for learner licence in Puducherry should be made on Form 2 along with one recent passport photograph, attested copies of age and residence proof, medical fitness certificate etc. Election ID card/Passport/Ration card/Pay slip of central or state governments/electricity bill/telephone bill/study certificate/house tax receipt etc are accepted as residence proof.

Permanent driving licence

Permanent driving licence in Karaikal, Yanam, Mahe in Puducherry can be obtained by applying in Form 4. Applicant who hold the learners licence for at least 30 days are eligible obtain permanent licence after paying the fee of Rs. 250. The applicant will be issued acknowledgement for the application. The candidates then will be called to appear for a driving test. The vehicle should be brought by the applicant for driving test and should have ‘L’ board displayed on front and back sides of vehicle.  Documents necessary for obtaining permanent driving licence in Puducherry are valid learner licence, two stamp size photos and Form 5 for obtaining driving licence for transport vehicles.

Additional categories of vehicles can also be added to the existing driving licence in Puducherrry by making the application in Form 8. Fee for every additional endorsement is Rs. 250.

Renewal of driving licence

Renewal of driving licence in Puducherry can be done by applying to the concerned authorities in Form 9. Medical certificate, driving licence and two stamp size photos are also has to be submitted along with the application. Fee for renewal of driving licence is Rs. 100. Those who applied for renewal of driving licence after the licence is expired shall pay Rs. 50.

Duplicate Driving Licence

In case the permanent licence is destroyed, lost or defaced, it is possible to obtain duplicate driving licence in Puducherry. For this the applicant need to apply in form LLD along with two passport photos and two specimen signatures. If the driving licence is lost, Station House Officer in Police Department shall issue a non-traceable certificate and this has to be submitted along with the application. Rs. 200 is to be paid for obtaining duplicate driving licence.