How to Apply for a Driving Licence in Assam in 2026?

Enriched by the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, Assam has witnessed rapid development through the years. Moreover, transport infrastructures have improved at a notable rate. The Transport Department of the Government of Assam has the duty to supervise transport operations in the state. 

The department is also responsible for issuing various categories of driving licences in Assam. This governing body ensures that vehicle drivers of this region uphold all the transport laws and regulations in the state.

Each individual may apply for any of the following types of driving licence in Assam: 

1. Learner’s Licence

It is a temporary licence and comes with a six months validity. The applicant needs to apply for a permanent driving licence within that period. 

2. Permanent Driving Licence

A candidate who has had a learner's licence for a minimum period of 30 days is eligible to apply for a permanent driving licence. As the name indicates, it comes with longer validity.

3. Commercial Driving Licence

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, the government of Assam issues commercial driving licence that allows one to drive transport and commercial vehicles such as buses, cabs and goods-carrying vehicles.

4. International Driving Licence

If you would like to drive a bike or car outside India, then you are required to procure an International driving licence from your local RTO office. This permit is provided on request and requires extra charges.   

To drive a motor vehicle in Assam, each individual must have a driving licence. They must fulfil the following criteria to apply for a driving licence:

• Any 16-year-old individual is eligible to obtain a driving licence for a maximum 50cc two-wheeler vehicle.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age to get a licence for bikes above 50cc and four-wheelers.

• An individual must be 21 years of age to apply for a commercial driving licence.

• A candidate who has already obtained a learner’s licence is eligible to apply for a permanent driving licence within 180 days.

Make sure to have the following documents and certificates in order as you apply for a driving licence: 

1. Age Proof:

• Birth Certificate

• Passport

• Aadhaar Card

• 10th Board Admit Card

2. Address Proof:

• Ration Card

• Voter ID

• Passport

3. Other Documents: 

• Existing learner’s licence

• Three copies of passport-size photograph

• Form 5 issued by a registered motor training school (only for transport vehicles)

Steps to apply for a driving licence in Assam online are mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website.

Step 2: Go to the ‘Online Services’ option and select ‘Driving Licence Related Services’.

Step 3: Now, select your state and fill in all the applicant's necessary details.

Step 4: After this, upload all required documents along with your photograph and signature.

Step 5: Then pay the fees and book a slot for the driving test.

Step 6: Appear for the test on the scheduled date and time.

After successfully passing the test, the licence will be sent to your registered address within due time.

The steps to apply for a driving licence in Assam offline are mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the RTO office of your locality and collect the application form.

Step 2: Fill out the form providing all necessary details and submit it along with the required documents. Then, select a date for the driving test.

Step 3: Appear for the test on the agreed date and time.

After you successfully pass the test, the licence will be sent to your registered address.

The presence of a motor vehicle inspector is essential for conducting a driving test in Assam. For this test, the applicant needs to own the same class of vehicle that he or she has applied for a driving license. However, if the applicant lacks a vehicle, the motor driving school can provide it.  

Test for Two-Wheeler & Three-Wheeler

The applicant must ride abiding by the imaginary border of eight, remembering that the vehicle should never stall. After this, the inspector assesses the applicant’s driving performance before he is permitted to ride on public roads. 

Test for Four-wheeler

For four-wheelers, the applicant must take the test on a differently designed road and ensure not to touch the columns. The applicant is disqualified if the columns get touched even by a bit. After this, the applicant is made to drive on a public road, and based on this performance, the applicant will pass or fail. 

If any of the applicants fail the test for a driving license, they can retake and apply to undergo the test after 7 days after incurring a small fee. 

The status of Assam's driving licence can be checked online by visiting the official portal of the Indian Government’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Follow these steps to check your driving licence status online: 

Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal of the Government of India. 

Step 2: Hover over the “Online Services” option and click on the second option “Driving Licence Related Services”.

Step 3: Select “Assam” from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Click on the “application status” button in the top right corner

Step 5: Enter the application number and date of birth followed by the captcha verification code to learn the status of your application.

If your driving licence is lost or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate licence in Assam. You may either download the form, manually fill it and submit it to the RTO or visit the Parivahan Sarathi portal to generate a pre-filled application form. Both methods are mentioned here for your reference. 

Follow the steps below to apply for the same: 

Offline Method

Step 1: File an FIR in the concerned police station if the licence is lost.

Note – If the original licence is damaged, you have to retain the damaged licence and bring it along with you

Step 2: Download and fill up the application form from the website of the Government of Assam’s Transport Department.

Step 3: Visit your nearest RTO with a copy of the FIR or the damaged licence along with the application form to apply for a duplicate driving licence.

Online Method

Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sarathi portal of Government of India.  

Step 2: Hover over the “Online Services” option and click on the second option “Driving Licence Related Services”. 

Step 3: Select the state as “Assam”.

Step 4: Click on “Apply for Duplicate DL”. 

Step 5: Read the guidelines carefully and click on “Continue”.

Step 6: Enter your driving licence number and date of birth captcha and click on the “proceed” button. 

Step 7: Select your state name and RTO and click on “proceed”. 

Step 8: Verify all details on the page. If the details are correct, click on “confirm”.

Step 9: Select “issue of Duplicate DL” and click on “proceed”. 

Step 10: Specify the reason why you are applying for a duplicate DL. Click on “proceed”.

Step 11: Download the application form and the acknowledgement slip. 

Step 12: Visit your RTO office with the documents and submit it.

To take the driving test at an RTO in Assam, you will have to follow the below mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Pay the requisite fees for the driving test. 

Step 2: Submit all the relevant documents and application forms to the RTO. 

Step 3: Appear for the test at the designated date and time. 

On passing the test, the RTO inspector will process your application form so that you may receive a permanent driving licence.  

Are There Any Tips for Clearing a Driving Test in Assam?

You can keep in mind the following tips to ace your driving test in Assam: 

1. Practise well before the day of the test. 
2. Be punctual and arrive for your appointment on time. 
3. Do not forget to keep your hands in the 9-3 position. 
4. Do not forget the seatbelts. 
5. Relax and take it easy, taking too much stress may make you nervous and it leads to mistakes.

An International Driving License is issued to an individual who wishes to drive in a foreign country. The permit allows you to drive in other countries with which India has a diplomatic relationship. Follow the below-mentioned procedure to get one: 

Step 1: Get photocopies of your passport and visa.

Step 2: Submit them to your RTO office with application form 5 along with medical form II and 5 passport-sized photographs. 

Step 3: Upon verification, submit the requisite fees of ₹500.

After completing all the steps, you will get the international driving permit delivered to you via post.

To renew a driving licence, you have the application within 30 days of its expiry. You may follow the below-mentioned methods to renew your existing driving licence in Assam: 

Offline Method

Step 1: Download the application form from the official website of the Transport Department of the Government of Assam.  

Step 2: Duly fill up the form.

Step 3: Submit the form to the RTO office along with 2 copies of passport photograph, age proof, residence proof and medical certificate. 

Parivahan Sarathi Method

Step 1: Visit the official portal of Parivahan Sarathi. 

Step 2: Click on the “Drivers/Learners Licence” button. 

Step 3: Select state “Assam” from the drop-down menu. 

Step 4: Click on the “Apply for DL Renewal” button.

Step 5: Read all the instructions carefully and click on “Continue”.

Step 6: Enter your DL number, date of birth and, enter the captcha code and hit “Get Details”.

Step 7: Verify the details, select state and RTO and click on the “Proceed” button.

Step 8: Check the “Renewal” box from the list of services and click “Continue”.

Step 9: Download/print the acknowledgement receipt.  

Step 10: Visit your RTO with all the documents and acknowledgement slip.

The documents required for renewing a driving license in Assam are:

• Photocopy of the driver's expired driver's license.
• Obtain Form 1A ( The driver has to be at least 40 years of age)
• 2 Passport-sized photographs of the applicant 
• Form 9
• Photocopy of certain documents that can prove your identity as a resident of Assam
• Receipt of payment of application fee of ₹200