How to apply for a learner's license in Tamil Nadu?

What is a learner's driving license?

A learner's driving license is a valid legal document that grants you permission from the regional transportation office of the particular state to learn and practise driving a vehicle on the roads. You must not practise driving on public roads without a valid learner's license.

What is a learner's license in Tamil Nadu?

In Tamil Nadu, if you want to apply for a driver's license, you must first apply for a learner's license. You must practise driving the vehicle on the road using this learner's license before you get your permanent driver's license. You must drive the car under the supervision of a person who has a permanent driver's license.

What are the types of driving licences in Tamil Nadu?

The Tamil Nadu government issues learner's licenses for various vehicles based on your vehicle type. Here are the categories under which the Tamil Nadu government issues learner's licenses:

• Light Motor Vehicle – small cars, sedans, etc.
• Transport Vehicle – vehicles used for public transport, such as rickshaws, taxis, transport vans, buses, etc.
• Motorcycle with gear – all geared motorcycles.
• Motorcycles without gear – all scooters, bikes without gears, and mopeds.
• Invalid carriages
• Road roller

What is the eligibility for applying for a learner's licence in Tamil Nadu?

When applying for a learner's licence, online or offline, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be above 16 years of age for a learner's license for a motorcycle without gears or one less than 50 cc.
• You must be above 18 years old to apply for a light motor vehicle or a geared motorcycle licence.
• You must be above 20 years of age to apply for a licence for a transport vehicle.
• You can apply online for a Learner's Licence if you meet the eligibility criteria.

How to apply for a learner's license?

The form to be submitted for applying for a learner's license is available at www.tnsta.gov.in.

• Click on the Learner's Licence online application form icon.
• Fill in relevant details.
• Click on Submit once the details are filled out.
• You will receive an acknowledgement with an application number.
• You can track the status of the learner's license using the application number.

How do you book a learner's licence driving test?

You must take a written test once you submit the application form for the learner's license along with the relevant documents. The test measures your aptitude on topics related to road signs and driving in theory.

You can book a slot for the test and the application form. You can select a date and time slot that is convenient for you.

The test will be virtual. However, you must visit the nearest RTO to attend one.

Once you clear the test, you will receive a learner's license on the same day.

What is the procedure for applying for a learner's license offline in Tamil Nadu?

You can also apply for a learner's license offline. You can visit the nearest regional transportation office to do so.

Fill in the application form along with the medical certificate and declaration forms.

You can submit the duly filled and signed forms with the necessary documents and application fee to the RTO.

You will get a notification once your application is processed.

Get the driver's test date and visit the RTO to take it up.

Once you clear the test successfully, you will get your learner's licence on the same day.

What are the documents to be submitted for LL application in Tamil Nadu?

• Application form (Form 2)
• Physical Fitness Declaration (Form 1)
• Medical certificate (Form 1-A)
• Address proof
• Age proof
• Passport sized photographs
• Address Proof Documents

Wrapping Up

You must apply for a learner's license before getting a permanent driver's license in India. A regional transport officer must analyse your driving skills and issue a permanent driver's license. Until then, you must practice driving on public roads with a valid learner's license.