RTO Form 4: Application for Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle

According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, it is mandatory in India to have a valid driving licence when riding two-wheelers and four-wheelers. You cannot, however, apply for a permanent driving licence directly. Candidates first obtain a learner’s permit; one month after receiving this permit, you can take a driving test in front of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) authorities for a permanent licence. RTO form 4 is used to apply for a driving licence in a specific state. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old to operate a motorbike or four-wheeler equipped with gear. Typically, the licence is valid for 20 years, or until the candidate reaches the age of 50. (whichever is earlier).

How to Download RTO Form 4?

Following are steps to download

• Go to https://parivahan.gov.in/
• Click “Informational Services” on the menu tab
• Hover over “Downloadable Forms” in the drop-down menu
• Click “All Form” 
• Click on “Form 4” under the vehicle-related category

How to fill RTO Form 4?

The first section of RTO form 4 deals with the address of the Licensing Authority, the kind of vehicle, and attaching a passport-sized image. The second section comprises personal information, and the third section is the certificate of driving competency. Here is a step-by-step guide to completing the application.

• Mention the RTO’s address, attach your photograph, and pick the vehicle type for which you require a licence at the start of the application.
• Fill in your name, father’s name, and permanent address in points 1, 2, and 3. Female candidates who are married may also write the names of their husbands. Applicants who are currently residing at a temporary residence must specify it at point 4 along with the length of stay at the current place.
• Fill in your date of birth and birthplace in points 6 and 7, accordingly. In point 8, candidates born outside India must state the year they immigrated to the nation.
• In point 9, enter your educational qualification. Mention whether you are a matriculate, a high school graduate, a graduate, or a post-graduate student.
• In point ten, describe two visible identification signs. Birthmarks, moles, or stitch marks on the face, arms, or legs are preferable.
• Point 12 is still concerned on blood grouping and the Rh factor (positive or negative). After completing a laboratory test, mention your group (A, B, AB, or O).
• Mention it in point 13 if you previously held a driver’s licence. At number 14, enter information regarding the date of each conviction that was ordered on any permits in your name.
• If you have previously been disqualified from acquiring a driver’s licence, please note it on point 15. In the second line of this point, write briefly about the cause for disqualification.
• If you have already taken a driving test in which your physical fitness was assessed, write about it in point 16. Remember to provide the date, the names of the testing authority, and the outcome.
• In point 17, indicate if you have sent three copies of your most recent passport-size pictures. If you have applied for a laminated licence, however, you do not need to provide photos.
• In point 18, include information regarding your learner’s licence (date and issuing authority).
• If you have a ‘Driving Certificate,’ include the driving school’s name and address in point 19.
• In point 20, indicate if you provided a formal consent from your parent or guardian when you submitted your learner’s licence application. Similarly, under number 21, indicate whether or not you gave a medical fitness certificate while giving the learner’s licence.
• In points 22 and 23, indicate whether you were excused from the medical test and preliminary examination under Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, Rules 6 and 11(2).
• In point 24, write about the fees spent for applying for a driver’s licence. Attach your signature or thumb impression, as well as the date of form submission, at the end of the personal information.
• The RTO official will sign the certificate of the driving test, indicating the date and registration number of the vehicle used for the exam. You must also sign at this location.

Documents needed with Form 4

RTO form 4 is a critical application in the ‘Driving Licence’ category. This document’s successful submission aids in the verification of personal information and appearance for the driving test. You cannot lawfully drive a two-wheeler or four-wheeler on Indian highways unless you have a valid licence.

You need the following documents along with Form 4:

• 3 passport size pictures
• ID and Address Proof
• Document proving place and date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates