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Driving Licence in Hyderabad: How to apply online/offline?

Team AckoApr 5, 2024

Hyderabad is a city soaked in history and culture and has plenty to offer. From the majestic ruins of the Golkonda fort to various palaces scattered across the city and scenic lakes.

If you want the independence to explore the city with your own private vehicle, you will need to have a Driving Licence in Hyderabad. The Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 mandates that anyone in the country needs to have a valid Driving Licence to be able to drive or ride a vehicle in the country.

Keep reading to find all the information you need about getting a Driving Licence in Hyderabad.

Contents

How To Obtain a Learner's Licence in Hyderabad?
- Documents Required to Apply for A Learner's Licence in Hyderabad
The Process to Apply for A Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad
Eligibility for Driving Licence in Hyderabad
Driving licence fees in Hyderabad
Documents Required to Obtain Your Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad
How to apply for a Driving Licence Renewal in Hyderabad
- Documents Required to Renew Your Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad
Duplicate Driving Licence in Hyderabad
- Documents Required to get a Duplicate DL
How to Apply for An International Driving Licence in Hyderabad?
- Document Required to Apply for An International Driving Licence in Hyderabad
RTO offices and codes in Hyderabad
Summing It Up
FAQs

How To Obtain a Learner's Licence in Hyderabad?

The Learner's Licence is the first step in obtaining a Hyderabad Driving Licence. This licence is issued to enable an applicant to learn how to drive either from an experienced permanent DL holder you know personally or from a licenced driving school.

A Learner's Licence is issued for a period of 6 months and can be extended by another 6 months if required.

Important points to note:

A Learner's Licence is not issued online in Hyderabad. The applicant has to appear personally before the licensing authority to apply for one.
You can only drive with a Learner's Licence when a person holding a permanent driver's licence is present in the vehicle.

Documents Required to Apply for A Learner's Licence in Hyderabad

Applicants who want to apply for a Learner's Licence will have to carry the following documents with them:

FORM II
Documents to verify Proof of Age and Proof of Residence
Form 1A (If a medical certificate is applicable)
Form 1 (Declaration if applying for a medical certificate)
3 Recent Passport Size photographs

If you are applying for a Transport Vehicle Licence, you must hold a Permanent Driving Licence for light motor vehicles for at least a year. You should also be a minimum of 20 years of age and have a Medical Certificate (Form 1A).

To be issued a Learner's Licence, you will have to pass an exam that tests your knowledge about traffic signs and driver responsibilities. You will also have to pay a fee of Rs 150 per class of vehicle while applying for the Learner's Licence.

The Process to Apply for A Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad

Once you are confident enough and feel that you can pass the driving test to get your permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad, you can follow the below steps to initiate the process.

Schedule an appointment from the Telangana Government AOS portal. (This is mandatory as manual applications are not allowed.)
Enter all the details requested and select the test centre nearest to you.
Once your slot is booked, reach the RTO office as scheduled with all the necessary documentation.
Once your documents are verified, you will be asked to pay the relevant fees.
You will then be asked to undertake the driving test which will be conducted by the competent authority. (Please note that you will have to bring your own vehicle for the test)
If the officer is satisfied with your test, you will get your Driving Licence, which will be sent to your address via speed post.

Eligibility for Driving Licence in Hyderabad

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Hyderabad driving licence.

At 16, you are eligible to get a licence for motorcycles whose engine capacity does not exceed 50 cc.
At 18, you are eligible to get a licence for all motorcycles and cars.
If you want to drive commercial vehicles, you will have to wait till you are 20 years of age.
Obtaining a licence is a two-step process. You will first need to get a learner's permit and learn to drive using that, and then you need to pass a test to get your permanent driver's licence.

Driving licence fees in Hyderabad

Here are the fees related to Driving Licence services in Hyderabad.

Type of service	Fees (in Rs.)
Learner’s Licence (LL)	150 per vehicle class
Test/repeat test for LL	50
Driving Licence (DL) issuance	200
Test for DL	300
DL renewal	200
DL renewal after due date	300

Documents Required to Obtain Your Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad

You will have to carry the following documents when you go to get your permanent Driving Licence:

Form 4
Your Learner Licence
3 copies of your Passport Sized photographs
Medical Certificate, if applicable (Form 1 & Form 1A)
Form 5 in the case of Transport Licence

You will have to pay the necessary fees as specified in Rule 32 of the CMV.

How to apply for a Driving Licence Renewal in Hyderabad

You can renew your Driving Licence within 30 days of your permanent licence date of expiry.

Generally, in Telangana, a transport licence is valid only for 3 years. On the other hand, for non-transport vehicles, a licence is valid for 5 years or till the licence holder turns 50.

You can apply for renewal of your Hyderabad Driving Licence by following the below steps.

Schedule an appointment from the Telangana Government AOS portal.
Reach the RTO as scheduled with all relevant documents.
Once your documents are verified, you will be asked to pay the fees as specified in Rule 32 of the CMV.
Your renewed DL will be sent to your address via speed post.

Documents Required to Renew Your Permanent Driving Licence in Hyderabad

Form 9
Your expired licence
3 copies of passport-size photographs
Medical Certificate if applying for a transport vehicle (Form 1 & Form 1A)

Duplicate Driving Licence in Hyderabad

You can request a duplicate Drivers Licence in the event your permanent DL has been damaged or misplaced.

You just have to visit the RTO with all the relevant documents, pay the fee once the documents are verified, and your duplicate DL will be sent to your address via post.

Documents Required to get a Duplicate DL

FORM LLD
Copy of FIR, in case the licence has been misplaced
3 Recent Passport Size photographs

How to Apply for An International Driving Licence in Hyderabad?

An international driver's licence allows you to drive in certain countries that recognize the Indian International DL as a valid document. To apply for an international driving licence in Hyderabad, you will have to follow the below steps.

Schedule an appointment from the Telangana Government AOS portal. (Note: You must select the Licencing authority where the permanent licence was obtained or last renewed)
Reach the RTO office as scheduled with all the necessary documentation.
Get your documents verified and pay the necessary fees.

You will receive your International Driving Licence on the same day.

Document Required to Apply for An International Driving Licence in Hyderabad

IDP form
Copies of your Passport and the original for verification.
Copies of your permanent DL and the original for verification.
3 Recent Passport Size photographs

RTO offices and codes in Hyderabad

You can refer to the table below for some of the prominent RTO offices in Hyderabad.

RTO office	RTO code	Address
JTC	TS-09	JTC, Hyderabad, D.No.6-3-646, Opposite Eenadu Office, Khairatabad, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500082
North Zone	TS-10	Main Road, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad, Telangana - 500 015
East Zone	TS-11	D.No.16-11-16/U/52, Street - West Prakashnagar, RTA East Zone Moosarambagh, Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500036
South Zone	TS-12	D.No.19-5-28/3/13, Street: Kishanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500064

Summing It Up

There you have it, all the information you need for anything and everything related to your Driving Licence in Hyderabad. Going through the proper process to obtain your Driving Licence is not just the right thing to do, but it also ensures that everyone on the road has learned to drive properly, thus reducing the likelihood of accidents.

Similarly, it is also mandatory and important to have valid motor vehicle insurance. They serve a bigger purpose than just saving you from a few traffic fines. A good insurance policy can come to your aid financially in the event you are involved in an accident and your vehicle has been damaged.

ACKO is an insurance provider with a host of motor vehicle insurance plans to suit your budget and coverage needs.

FAQs

Here are some answers to the most asked common questions related to driving licence in Hyderabad.

Can I get a licence without a test in Hyderabad?

No, you cannot obtain a permanent driving licence in Hyderabad without first passing a driving test. You will be issued a DL only if the officer conducting your test is satisfied with your driving abilities.

What is the validity of my Hyderabad Driving Licence?

A Non-Transport Hyderabad Driving Licence is valid for 20 years or until the holder reaches the age of 50, whichever comes first. After that, you must renew your licence every 5 years.

For Transport Vehicle Licence, the validity is three years from the date the licence was last renewed or issued.

What happens if I fail my driving test?

No need to be concerned if you fail a test. After 7 days from the date of your previous test, you can schedule a retest appointment. However, if you fail the driving test three times in a row, you will only be allowed to retake it 60 days after the last test.

What is the validity of the international driving licence in Hyderabad?

Your International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of issue or until the validity of your Permanent DL or VISA expires, whichever comes first.

What are the fees associated with applying for an International Driving Licence?

When applying for an IDP, you must pay the following fees.

Application fee - Rs 1,000
Service Charge - Rs 300
Smart Card Fee- Rs 200

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any DL-related decisions.