Driving Licence Daman and Diu - Driving Licence Online & Offline Apply in Daman and Diu

As defined by the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, one who wants to legally use a motorized vehicle on public roads should hold a valid driving licence (DL). If you're a resident of Union Territory of Daman and Diu (DD) and wish to easily obtain a driving licence without having to pay for the services of a middleman or a broker, our article here will offer you all the information you need. It will also tell you how to get a driving licence offline and online in Daman and Diu. It even provides data on how to get an international driving licence or a duplicate driving licence in Daman and Diu (DD).

Types of Driving Licence (DL) in Daman and Diu (DD)

In Daman and Diu, there are three chief kinds of driving licences -

• Driving license for 2-wheeler without gear: You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a moped or a gearless scooter with an engine of less than 50cc
• Driving license for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV): You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a geared two-wheeler with engine of more than 50cc or a non-commercial four-wheeler
• Driving license issued for transport vehicles: You should file an application to obtain this driving licence if you want to use a commercial vehicle

Also read – Commercial Driving Licence (CDL)

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Daman and Diu (DD) Driving Licence (DL) - Eligibility Criteria

In Daman and Diu, for obtaining a driving licence, one should meet the following conditions -

• Must be 16 years old or more to legally use a motorcycle with an engine of less than 50cc
• Must be 18 years old or more to legally use a motorcycle with an engine capacity of more than 50cc and a four-wheeler like a car or an SUV.
• Must be 20 years of age or more to legally drive a heavy transport vehicle
• Must know of all the traffic rules
• Must have a temporary driving licence for at least 30 days but not above 180 days

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Documents Required for Driving Licence in Daman and Diu

To get a Driving Licence in Daman and Diu, a self-attested copy of below-mentioned documents should be provided to the RTO.

Just one of the below age proofs-

• Birth Certificate
• Educational certificate
• Passport
• Certificate from a state/ central government if you are an employee

Just one of the below address proofs

• Passport
• Voter’s ID
• Ration card
• Certificate obtained from a state/ central government or a local body if you are an employee of them
• LIC policy bond

Other documents:

• Application form 4
• Application form 5 if applying for commercial driving license
• Original learner’s license
• 3 passport size photographs

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How to Apply for Driving Licence Offline in Daman and Diu (DD)?

In Daman and Diu, to obtain a driving license, all the steps mentioned in the list below should be followed-

• Step 1: Get an application form from the RTO
• Step 2: The same form can be even downloaded from the official website and the printed copy needs to be submitted to the RTO.
• Step 3: Fill the following details:
  • Full Name
  • Father's Name
  • Residential Address
  • Educational Qualification
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Blood Group
  • Identification Mark
• Step 4: Provide the address and age proofs and passport-size photos to the RTO.
• Step 5: Obtain an appointment for the first stage of the test, in which the RTO tests your knowledge of traffic rules is tested.
• Step 6: On passing the test, you'll be issued a learner's licence. You can apply for a permanent DL after holding a learner's licence for at least 30 days but not more than 180 days.

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How to Apply for Driving Licence Online in Daman and Diu?

In Daman and Diu, the below-given steps should be followed when applying for a driving licence online -

• Step 1: Go to www.daman.nic.in/rtodaman/default.asp and go the Transport section.
• Step 2: Choose the Driving Licence option
• Step 3: Obtain the application form by downloading it and print it
• Step 4: Deposit the filled form to the RTO
• Step 5: Deposit all the required documents that are mentioned above
• Step 6: Obtain a slot from the RTO for the driving test
• Step 7: Once you pass this test, you will get the driving license in 2 to 3 weeks

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Steps to Check Driving Licence Application Status Online:

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Steps to check driving licence status online through State Transport Department website:

In Daman and Diu, you can verify the status of his DL application through any of the two available methods. One can either check the status on the official website of the State Transport Department of Daman and Diu or figure out the status of the driving licence on the website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway. Following is the procedure to verify the status using the first option-

• Step 1: Visit the website of the Transport Department of Daman and Diu
• Step 2: Click on ‘DL and LL registration’ option.
• Step 3: A new page will load, in which, click on ‘Know your application status’.
• Step 4: Enter your application number
• Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and you will be shown the status of your application.

Steps to check driving licence status online through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways official website:

Below, we have given you a step-wise process to figure out the status of driving licence application through the second method-

• Step 1: Visit parivahan.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on ‘Driving license-related services’.
• Step 3: Select the state you reside in.
• Step 4: Click on ‘Verify status’ option on the new page that loads
• Step 5: Provide your application number and DOB
• Step 6: Fill in the correct captcha code.
• Step 7: You will be shown the status of your driving license.

How to Apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Daman and Diu?

Documents required while applying for a duplicate driving license in Daman and Diu

Below is a list of all the documents required to be given to the RTO to get a duplicate copy of driving licence in Daman and Diu

• Application form LLD
• FIR copy if the DL is stolen
• Challan clearance report issued by traffic police in case of commercial driving license
• Form 1
• Copy of Age Proof and Address Proof
• Copy of Original licence
• License number if the license is stolen

One must note that all the photocopies must be attested by a notary or a gazetted officer before submission.

Steps to apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence in Daman and Diu

The steps that are given below need to be followed once the fee for the duplicate driving licence is paid to the RTO-

• Step 1: Submit the completed form LLD at the RTO.
• Step 2: Submit receipt for payment of the fee
• Step 3: On successful verification, a duplicate copy driving license is issued on the same day

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How to Renew Driving Licence in Daman and Diu?

In Daman and Diu, a DL for a non-commercial vehicle has a validity for 20 years or until the licence-holder becomes 50 years old (whichever happens earlier). Once the driving licence has expired, it should be renewed every 5 years. Meanwhile, the validity of a commercial driving licence is just 3 years.

Documents required for renewal of driving license in Daman and Diu

• Form 9
• A Xerox copy of Expired driver's licence.
• Form 1A is required in case the driver’s age is more than 40 years
• 2 passport size photographs.
• Self-attested copies of age proof and address proof.
• Receipt of payment of application fee of Rs.200/-

Steps to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Daman and Diu

The procedure for obtaining a duplicate copy of the driving licence can be started online or offline based completely on your convenience.

Offline Procedure:

• Step 1: Visit the RTO and get the required form
• Step 2: Provide the duly filled form and the necessary documents to the RTO
• Step 3: On successful verification, a renewed license is issued on the same day.

Online Procedure:

• Step 1: Visit the official transport website of Daman and Diu
• Step 2: Download the form
• Step 3: Print the form and fill it
• Step 4: Submit the form to the RTO along with the required documents
• Step 5: A duplicate DL is issued after successful verification.

How to apply for an International Driving Licence in Daman and Diu?

It is quite easy to get an international driving licence in Daman and Diu. One can simply go to the RTO and apply for the international driving licence on the submission of the below-mentioned documents. There are no tests for obtaining an international driving licence but one should hold a permanent driving licence to be eligible for getting the permit to drive internationally.

Documents required for getting an International Driving License in Daman and Diu

Mentioned below are all the documents that one should provide to the RTO on applying for an international driving licence

• Nationality proof
• Attested copy of the permanent driving license, visa and passport
• Attested copy of a residence proof
• 5 passport-sized photos
• Medical Form 1-A

Steps to apply for a Duplicate Licence in Daman and Diu

• Step 1:  Visit the official website of the RTO
• Step 2: Choose the renewal option.
• Step 3: Submit the required fee for the duplicate licence
• Step 4: Provide the RTO with the required documents and collect the duplicate DL on successful verification of the documents

Driving Test Procedure in Daman and Diu

As has been the case across the nation, in Daman and Diu, the driving licence test is held as defined by Rule 15 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. This test is conducted by a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the RTO. Acting as an invigilator, he passes or fails a candidate on the basis of his performance in the test. The candidate is required to take his own vehicle to the test which should be of the same category as the one for which he requires a licence. In case he doesn't possess the required vehicle, he can use the vehicle of the motor driving school.

Test for Two-Wheeler & Three-Wheeler:

For the driving licence test of a two-wheeler or a three-wheeler, the applicant is needed to ride the vehicle inside a boundary and ride the vehicle on an imaginary pattern of '8' without touching his feet on the ground or halting the vehicle. If the invigilator is satisfied, he asks the applicant to ride on the public road, where he notes how comfortable the applicant is when using the vehicle in a real-world situation.

Test for Four Wheeler

The test for the driving licence for a 4-wheeler is fundamentally similar to that of a 2 or a 3-wheeler. For this test, the applicant is tested on the basis of how comfortable he is with controlling the vehicle on the testing ground and in road conditions. The first round of test needs the applicant to drive on an 'H' marked on the testing ground without getting in contact with any of the columns placed on the boundary. Once the applicant has satisfied the invigilator, he is then asked to drive on a public road, where his performance in real-world conditions is judged. If satisfied, he is passed. On failing, he can apply for a re-test after 7 days after the payment of a nominal fee.

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Tips for Clearing Your Driving Test:

• Practice hard before you finally decide to go give the exam
• Stay calm during the test
• It's a good idea to reach the testing ground a bit early in order to avoid any last-minute hassle
• Be smooth on turns, braking and accelerating
• Switch off the ignition only after the vehicle comes to a complete halt
• Use turn indicators when changing directions

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