Learner's License in Odisha

A learner's license authorizes the license holder to learn driving, mandatorily supervised by an individual who has a permanent driving license. The learner's license has a validity of six months only.

Odisha Motor Vehicle Department

The Odisha Motor Vehicle Department ensures a smooth and steady road transport mechanism in the state. 35 RTOs are present across the state that enforce the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules. Additionally, these RTOs also administer the issuance of driving license to the residents of Odisha. The learner’s license or LLR is issued 3 days after the applicant clears the test conducted by the RTO.

Learner’s License in Odisha - Requirements

The requirements for an LLR for a non-transport vehicle in Odisha are:

• The minimum age for a 50cc gearless motorcycle is 16 years.

• The minimum age of non-transport vehicles and motorcycles with gear is 18 years.

• A declaration form is to be submitted by the applicant’s parents or guardians for those below 18 years of age.

• Applicants above 50 years of age must submit the CMV Form issued by a registered medical practitioner.

The requirements for an LLR for a transport vehicle in Odisha are:

• The minimum age for commercial vehicle learner’s license is 20 years.

• The license can be obtained by individuals who wish to drive a bus, a taxi, an auto, goods carriers, and other commercial vehicles.

• The applicant should mandatorily have at least 1 year's experience of driving a light motor vehicle (LMV).

• The applicants must submit CMV-Form 1A during the test; a registered doctor should issue the form.

Learner’s License in Odisha - Application Procedure

To acquire a learner’s license in Odisha, an applicant must follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of Orissa Motor Vehicle Department at https://orissatransport.org.

• Click on ‘Get New Learner License Appointment.’

• The designated application form will appear.

• Select the jurisdictional RTO.

• Fill up the application form with the required details, such as the class of vehicle, the personal particulars and the time and date for the test.

• Click on ‘make payment’, and pay the required fee using net banking or credit/debit card.

• Print the receipt of the payment that is generated by the website. Visit the jurisdictional RTO office.

• Submit the appointment receipt, application form no.2 and the required documents (both original and photocopies).

• The RTO officials will verify the documents and return the original ones.

• Take the online computerized test.

• The LLR will be issued upon successfully passing the test.

Learner's License in Odisha - Documents Required

These documents are required for obtaining a learner’s license (LLR) in Odisha:

• Application (as per Form-2)

• Medical Certificate (as per Form 1-A)

• Self-declaration of physical fitness (as per Form-1)

• Required Fees

• Three passport size photographs

• Address proof

• Age proof

• Approval letter from parents, in case the applicant is below 18 years of age.

• CMV-Form 1A issued by a registered doctor for applicants seeking a license for transport or commercial vehicle.

• Applicants seeking a license for transport or commercial vehicle should submit a valid proof of experience in driving a light motor vehicle for at least one year.

• Applicants above 50 years of age must submit the CMV Form issued by a registered medical practitioner.

An LLR is valid for only six months in Odisha. The license holder should learn driving by the given time. The applicant may apply for a permanent driving license within three months of obtaining the learner’s license. In case the applicant fails the initial test, he can approach the RTO for a retest seven days later.