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

Ahmedabad is the largest and most affordable city in the state of Gujarat. Besides, it is one of the most amicable residential cities in India. In addition, it is also considered to be an important city in terms of higher education.

Due to this, there is a surge resident count annually which makes transportation an important means. The 2 RTO offices carry out their duties efficiently which includes issuing driving licences in Ahmedabad.

Different types of driving licence issued in Ahmedabad are as follows:

1. Learner’s Licence

A learner’s licence is provided when a candidate is still learning how to drive a vehicle. This licence is valid up to 6 months. In 6 months, if the candidate is still not ready, they need to apply for their learner’s licence again. However, while holding a learner’s licence it is necessary for drivers to be accompanied by another experienced driver.

2. Permanent Licence

After 6 months is over, the permanent licence is issued. However, there are certain conditions. Candidates must be above 18 years of age and must have cleared the driving test for obtaining a permanent driving licence. This licence is valid for 20 years or until the licence holder turns 50 years of age. When licence holders turn 50 they must renew their driving licence, irrespective of the date of issue.

3. Commercial Licence

A commercial driving licence is issued by those who drive commercial or transport vehicles like buses, cabs or good-carrying vehicles. Unlike a permanent licence, candidates must be above 20 years of age to be eligible for a commercial driving licence. Moreover, a candidate must hold a qualification till the 8th standard and have a minimum driving experience of 1 year.

4. International Vehicle Permit

An international driving license allows individuals to drive in a foreign country. It is mandatory for candidates to hold a permanent driving licence before applying for an International Driving Permit. This permit remains valid for a year and candidates need to apply for it again after it is expired.

The eligibility criteria to apply for a driving licence in Ahmedabad are mentioned below:

• Candidates must be above 18 years of age to obtain a permanent driving licence.
• Those applying for a commercial driving licence must be above 20 years of age and should hold a minimum qualification till the 8^th standard.
• Candidates must have complete knowledge of all traffic rules and regulations.
• Having a learner’s licence is mandatory before applying for a permanent licence.
• Permanent driving licences must be obtained 30 days after the issue of learner's licence.

1. Proof of Age

Documents that can be provided as proof of age are mentioned below:

• Voter ID
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Utility Bills
• Employment Certificate from the Central or State Government

2. Address Proof

The documents that can be provided as address proof are mentioned below:

• Voter ID
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Ration Card
• LIC Policy Bonds

3. Other Necessary Documents

Documents necessary to apply for a driving licence are mentioned below:

• Application form 2/4
• Driving Licence Form 5 for those applying for a commercial driving licence
• Passport size photographs
• Application fee charges

Steps to apply for a driving licence in Ahmedabad 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 necessary details of the applicant.

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 Ahmedabad 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 Ahmedabad. 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, he can retake and apply to undergo the test after 7 days. Applying for a retest incurs a small fee. 

The applicant needs to visit the regional transport office to apply for an International Driving Permit in Ahmedabad. Generally, there is no test to get an IDP. However, the applicant must hold a permanent driving license to be eligible for it. 

The following section describes the steps to obtain an International Driving Permit: 

Step 1: Select the RTO from the government website of Gujarat RTO. 

Step 2: Enter the permanent driving license number when asked. 

Step 3: Enter your date of birth in the required format of DD/MM/YYY.

Step 4: After your driving license appears on the screen, click on Next.

Step 5: Fill in the additional details and click apply.

Step 6: Get a printout of the application forms and note down the application number for further reference. 

Step 7: Gather all the necessary documents and forms and submit them to the chosen RTO nearby. 

A non-commercial driving license, once issued, stays valid until the age of 50 or for the upcoming 20 years. After that, the holder needs to renew the license every 5 years. Now, the application for renewing a driver's license can be made through two processes: Online and Offline.

Offline Process for DL Renewal in Ahmedabad

Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO and collect the application form as per requirement. 

Step 2: Fill in the complete form and submit the form with the required documents. 

Step 3: After the processing and verification of the application request, the driving license is renewed and provided to the holder.

Online Process for DL Renewal in Ahmedabad

Step 1: Download the required form from the official website of Gujarat State Transport Corporation.

Step 2: Get a printout of the form and fill it out, providing the correct details. 

Step 3: Submit the form and the necessary documents to the nearest RTO.

Step 4: After the verification of your documents, a renewed driving license is issued to the owner.

The documents required for renewing a driving license in Ahmedabad 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 Ahmedabad
• Receipt of payment of application fee of ₹200