MVD Nagaland Driving Licence Application

Organization : Motor Vehicles Department
Service Name : Driving Licence Application
Applicable States/UTs: Nagaland

Website : http://mvd.nagaland.gov.in/files/driving.html
Form 4 : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/18789-form4.pdf

Driving Licence:

The Government of NAGALAND is committed to provide Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent (SMART) services to the people through the concept of Citizens’ Charter. The Transport Department, as part of the implementation of this Citizens’ Charter, has simplified the procedures to get a Driving Licence.

Related : MVD Nagaland No Objection Certificate : www.statusin.in/18786.html

Why do you need a Driving Licence?:
As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving Licence is necessary to drive any motor vehicle on public roads.

Where do you get it?:
At the Regional Transport Office or District Transport Office, having jurisdiction over your residential area.

When do you get it?:
** After completion of 16 years of age, for driving motor cycles with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc with the consent of the parent / guardian.
** After completion of 18 years of age, motor cycles with engine capacity exceeding 50cc and light motor vehicle.
** After completion of 20 years of age, for an endorsement to drive transport vehicles.

How to get a Driving Licence:
There are two stages to get a Permanent Driving Licence:
Stage I : Obtaining a Learner’s Licence
Stage II : Obtaining a Permanent Licence

How long is the Driving Licence valid?:
Licence to drive a Non-Transport Vehicle is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or until the holder attains the age of 50 years, whichever is earlier. After that, the Licence is renewed every 5 years. Transport Vehicle Licence is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue or renewal.

Renewal of Driving License :
The driving license is required to be renewed after expiry of its validity. You have to approach to your local zonal office during public dealing hours for the same.

How long is the driving license valid?
Your license is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till you turn 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier. However, if your license is for a commercial, passenger or goods vehicle it must be renewed after every three years.

Do I require a medical certificate at the time of renewal?
You require medical certificate if you have commercial license.

About Us :
The Motor Vehicles Department in the State was established in the year 1963 on Nagaland attaining the Statehood pursuant to section 133-A of the M.V.Act, 1933 (section 213 of the M.V. Act, 1988).

The powers and functions and of the Department are regulated under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 (then M.V.Act,1933 ), the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, the Nagaland Motor Vehicles Act, 1967 and the Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules 1972.

The main functions and duties of the department are :
i. Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles,
ii. Revenue collection on account of Road tax,
iii. Passengers and Goods tax,
iv. Issue of Driving Licenses,
v. Issue of Conductors Licenses,