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Driving Licence Chandigarh: Learning & Permanent Driving Licence Application, Fee Payment, Document Required & Renewal Process in Chandigarh<\/h1>\n

A driving licence is a key document issued by the Government that every person above the age of 18 should have in order to drive a vehicle on public roads. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is mandatory for a driver in India to have a valid driving licence. In accordance with that, to be able to drive in Chandigarh, you must have a driving licence. Learn about different types of driving licence, fee payment, documents required and renewal process of driving licence in Chandigarh.<\/p>\n

Types of Driving Licence in Chandigarh<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even if you have brilliant driving skills, you still cannot drive a vehicle on roads if you do not own a driving licence. Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) are responsible for issuing the driving licence (DL) in India. The different types of driving licences issued in our country are:<\/p>\n

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    LEARNER LICENCE
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    A learner licence is issued in case you are learning to drive a motor vehicle. The period for which this licence is valid is 6 months. After this period, a person can apply for a permanent driving licence. A person has to pass the driving test, usually conducted at the RTO office after which the learner licence can be upgraded to the permanent licence. It is worth mentioning that an individual who possesses only a learner licence is not allowed to drive alone on roads and must be accompanied by a person having a permanent driving licence holder.<\/p>\n

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    PERMANENT LICENCE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    A permanent driving licence is the standard DL issued to private vehicle owners. It confers the right to drive the vehicles in the country. A permanent driving licence can only be given after a successful driving test. Also, there is a specific age only after which you can apply for a permanent driving licence. As per the eligibility criteria, you can only apply for a DL if you are at least 18 years old. A permanent driving licence has the owner\u2019s information such as a photograph, address, signature, etc on it. The types of vehicles that you are allowed to drive are also listed in the permanent driving licence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Apply for Learner’s Driving Licence in Chandigarh<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    For those who are less than 18 years old or still learning to drive a vehicle, a learner\u2019s licence is issued that permits a person to practice driving motor vehicles on roads under the supervision of a permanent driving licence holder. Learn more about the online and offline procedure of applying for a learner\u2019s driving licence in Chandigarh.<\/p>\n

    Online Procedure<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    In case you wish to apply for your driving licence online, you need to go through the following procedure:<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the website parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan<\/p>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Click on \u201conline services\u201d and choose \u2018Driving license-related services\u2019 from the drop-down menu<\/p>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Select Chandigarh as the name of your state<\/p>\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Click on \u201cApply Learner Licence\u201d<\/p>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Press Continue and fill in the appropriate details displayed on the page<\/p>\n

    Step 7:<\/strong> Upload the documents, along with the photograph.<\/p>\n

    Step 8:<\/strong> Pay the application fee and book a slot for your driving skills test<\/p>\n

    Step 9:<\/strong> Visit the RTO to give the driving test<\/p>\n

    Step 10:<\/strong> After you have passed the test, your driving licence will be delivered to the registered address<\/p>\n

    Offline Procedure<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    In case you wish to apply for your learner licence offline, you need to follow the steps below:<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Visit your concerned zonal Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Chandigarh<\/p>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Fill the application form with your correct and updated details<\/p>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Submit your application, along with the documents mentioned in the previous section<\/p>\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> You will be allotted a slot for the driving test<\/p>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Visit your concerned RTO on the date of the slot booked for your document verification and a driving test<\/p>\n

    Step 6:<\/strong> After you have passed the test, you will be issued a learner licence<\/p>\n

    How to Apply for Permanent (Regular) Driving Licence: Complete Procedure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Just like any other state, a permanent driving licence is crucial if you want to drive on roads in Chandigarh. Unlike learners licence, driving licence cannot be issued to anyone below 18 years of age. For a person to be eligible to obtain a driving licence in Chandigarh, they must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n