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As the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, the city is also a Union Territory in India, and therefore has its own Transport Department that handles the issuing of the all-important document that is a driving license. In a process that is automated and made available online to a large extent, residents can obtain the permission to operate a motorized vehicle through the Chandigarh Administration's transport department.

A driving license is issued through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, granted through the numerous Registering and Licensing Authority's offices situated across the region. Chandigarh's transport department has digitalized most of the process, ensuring that the minimum possible time is spent in the RLA. With increasing number of cases regarding fake licenses occurring, it is important to remember that only these authorities are capable of issuing original licenses.

Eligibility for getting a Driving License

• Prior to obtaining the driving license, a learning license is issued for a temporary period during which you are expected to learn how to drive the motorized vehicle completely.
• A learning license issued in Chandigarh is only valid within the limits of the administration as stated on the license, whereas a permanent driving license is valid across the country.
• To be able to apply for a driving license, the candidate must be at least 16 years of age for two wheeler vehicles.
• You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a license for four wheeled vehicles, with or without gears.
• Any able bodied citizen, regardless of gender, caste, etc. can obtain a license.
• Commercial licenses are generally issued for those above the age of 20 only.

Application Process for Driving License in Chandigarh

Here is a breakdown of the process to obtain a learning license in Chandigarh.

• Download the form for Learner's License from http://chdtransport.gov.in and take a printout.
• Fill in all the required details in the form, including the medical certification required. A detailed guide of how to fill the form is available from official sources here: http://chdtransport.gov.in/Forms/FilesDL/PLLO.pdf
• Scan all required documents, including medical certification, proof of age and proof of address.
  • School Leaving certificate / Class X marks card / Passport / Aadhar card for date of birth.
  • Any Government issued ID for address proof (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID etc.)
• After clicking on 'Apply Online' https://parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/newLL_displayNewLL.do and filling in the requirements, upload all the required documents through this link: https://parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/uploadMain.do
• With a printout of the acknowledgement received for this online process, and the Learner's License form, go to the local RLA along with original documents for verification.
• Alternatively, the form can be obtained at a Sampark office, or at the RLA itself.
• Once these are successfully verified, submit the form and pay the fee required (both for Learner's License and Driving License) and collect the fee receipt. This is generally Rs. 100.
• Take the photograph required for the license, and then proceed to take the test.
• The test is a computerized test. If you pass, you will be given your Learner's License along with a form for the Driving License at the office. If not, you can retake the test after 15 days.