Driving Licence (DL) Services in Tamil Nadu - Full Guide.
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The services of driving licence (DL) in Tamil Nadu are controlled by the Tamil Nadu Transport Department and linked to the central government portal known as Parivahan Sewa.
You will find your Master Guide to all DL Services in Tamil Nadu on this page. Since the application of a new licence till the renewal, duplicate, change of address, tracking of status - all is explained in a clear way.
Further on, you will be able to access separate detailed posts about each particular DL service.
What is a Driving Licence?
The Driving Licence (DL) is a government document that permits you to be able to drive a motor vehicle in India legally.In Tamil Nadu, DL is issued by the local RTO (Regional Transport Office).
The Tamil Nadu Driving licences types.
1 Learner's Licence (LL)
That Requirement before permanent DL.
Valid for 6 months
Online test required
2 Permanent Driving Licence
Granted upon passing driving test.
Validity 20 years (Non-Transport).
The validity of transport licences is less.
3 Transport Licence
Needed by the operators of commercial vehicles.
Includes badge endorsement
4 International Driving Permit. (IDP).
Required for driving abroad
Application of New Driving licence in Tamil Nadu.
Step-by-Step Process:
Apply to Learner licence (LL) online.
Pass LL online test
Book driving test slot
Attend driving test at RTO
DL accepted and printed in smart card.
Online Solutions to DLS.
Using Parivahan portal, you may apply to:
New Learner's Licence
New Driving Licence
DL Renewal
Duplicate DL
Address Change in DL
Name Correction
Mobile Number Update
DL Extract
International Driving Permit
Status Check on Driving licence.
Driving Licence Status Check.
You can check:
Application Status
DL Approval Status
Smart Card Dispatch Status
Using:
Application Number
Date of Birth
The status check record should be kept clean and documented to ensure good awareness of the current construction risks avoidance state.
DL Renewal in Tamil Nadu
DL must be renewed:
Before expiry date
During grace period (or be penalized)
If expired for long time:
Retest may be required
Documents required for DL Services.
For New DL:
Aadhaar Card
Address Proof
Age Proof
Passport Size Photo
Learner's Licence
For Renewal:
Old DL
Medical Certificate (where necessary)
For Duplicate:
FIR copy (if lost)
ID Proof
Driving licence Fees (Estimate)
Service Fee (Approx.)
Learner's Licence RS 150
DL Test Fee RS 300
DL Issue RS 200
DL Renewal RS 200
Duplicate DL RS 400
Address Change RS 200
(Fee varies according to government regulations)
How Long Does It Take?
Licence of the learner: Same day (after test).
DL after driving test: 7-30 days
Renewal: 7-15 days
DL Smart Card Delivery
After approval:
DL printed in Form 7
Dispatched via post
Sent by post to address registered.
If not received:
Contact RTO
Apply for duplicate
Important Rules
In cases of driving, always have valid DL.
Do not drive without licence
Badge is required on the part of transport drivers.
Update address if changed
Unlicensed driving may receive heavy fines.
Frequently asked
Is it possible to implement DL at full online in Tamil Nadu?
Yes, most process is online. Driving exam is to be done physically.
What is validity of DL?
20 years (Non-Transport)
3-5 years (Transport)
Am I allowed to drive with Learner’s Licence?
Yes, valid instructor, valid L board.
How to correct name in DL?
Use Parivahan portal.
About Tamil Nadu RTO
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department is in charge of all the DL services under respective district RTO offices in Tamil Nadu.
You can find:
RTO Address
RTO Code
Contact Number
Working Hours
RTO pages (distinct district-wise) will be linked here.
DL Services Topics (Internal Links Section)
The following are descriptions of each DL topic:
Application of Learner licence in Tamil Nadu.
Tennessee Driving Licence Check.
DL Renewal Online Tamil Nadu
Duplicate DL Apply Online
Deal with Change in DL Tamil Nadu.
International Driving Permit TN.
DL Fees in Tamil Nadu
DL Test Slot Booking Guide
Final Words
This is the total master page of Driving licence services in Tamil Nadu. Be it an application towards a new licence, a renewal, a correction or a check of status, it all begins here.
Note this page and visit separate detailed directions on how to use each one.
