How to Apply for a Driving License in West Bengal?

Any individual who wishes to drive on the public roads of this country needs to acquire a legal document known as the Driving Licence. DL can be availed in the form of a smart card which has all the information linked with the owner of the DL. The DL also has the information linked with its validity and the type of vehicle that the individual is allowed to operate.

After the applicants successfully pass the tests linked with traffic, they are allowed to operate their choice of vehicles on the road. The responsibility of issuing DL is with the Motor Vehicle Department which comes under the Transport Department of West Bengal.

Driving License in West Bengal

The Vahan e-services in WB can help you in easily acquiring the DL at the RTO. The DL issued allows you to drive the vehicle of your choice across the country. However, the individual must fulfill the following criteria before they apply for the DL

Eligibility Criteria for Applying for Driving License

• The applicant must be 18 years old for Light Vehicles and the individual must be 21 years old to get a license to drive a transport vehicle
• An individual between 16-18 years old can get a license for two-wheelers that do not exceed a capacity of 50cc.

Documents Required in West Bengal for DL

• Passport size photographs
• Age Proof
• ID proof
• Address proof (You can provide utility bills as address proof)
• Medical Fitness Certificate that is issued by an authorized doctor.

Fees & Charges for Driving License in West Bengal

Fee Description	Amount
Learners License	Rs.30
Driving Test (each class)	Rs.50
Driving License	Rs.200
Service Fees	Rs.20
D.L Renewal	Rs.250
International Driving Permit	Rs.4050

Process of Acquiring a DL in West Bengal

You will be required to procure Form 4 from either the nearest RTO or the official website of the Transport Department of West Bengal to avail the permanent DL. However, before acquiring the permanent license, the applicant needs to acquire a Learner’s Licence and appear for a driving test that is conducted by the RTO to be eligible for procuring the license. After passing the test, the applicant’s DL will be dispatched to the registered address. If the applicant fails the test then he/she will be eligible for applying for the driving test with a gap of seven days.

Driving Licence Renewal Procedure

If the license is due expiry, it is important to apply for a renewal within 30 days after the expiry date.

If someone is applying for a renewal 30 days after the expiry, a new DL is issued. The RTO charges a fee of 250 rupees for the renewal of license 30 days after the expiry date has been completed.

Procedure for International Driving License

IDP or International Driving Permit is issued to people who already own a DL and people who plan on staying abroad for a stipulated period. An IDP form is filled duly to apply for an IDP in West Bengal. In the IDP form, the applicant has to mention the details of the stay in the foreign country such as the duration of stay, purpose of visiting the country and the details of the countries that the applicant plans on visiting.