MVD Nagaland Renewal of Driving Licence

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

Website : http://mvd.nagaland.gov.in/files/driving.html

Renewal of Driving Licence

The driving licence 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.

Related : MVD Nagaland Vehicle Registration : www.statusin.in/18833.html

Driving License :
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 License.

Why do you need a Driving License?
As per Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving License 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.

How long is the driving licence valid?:
Your licence is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till you turn 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier. However, if your licence 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 licence.

Documents required for renewal of Driving Licence:
For Private Licence:
** Application in Form No.9.
** Applicable Fee.
** 2 copies of your recent passport size photograph.
** Driving licence held.
** Proof of age and residence.
** Medical form No.1 self declaration of physical fitness.

For Commercial Licence:
** The above documents as used in Private Licence
** Medical form No.1 A in all cases.
** Driver refreshing Training certificate in case of HMV.

In case of Private licence the record is not verified if the particulars seems to be clear on the licence. However for commercial licence the particulars are verified from the issuing authority. The renewal of licence in case of private licence is done on the same day but for commercial licence the renewal is made after verification of the particulars.

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,
vi. Grant and Renewal of Permits,
vii. Motor Vehicles pollution control,
viii. Awareness of Road safety.
ix. Administration of NRSA.
x. Enforcement of MV Acts & Rules.