Tamil Nadu: Driving Licence ((link))

Issuing Authority: Tamil Nadu State Transport Authority (TNSTA) / Regional Transport Offices (RTO)

April 2026

This document provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the process, required documents, fees, and rules for getting a driving licence in Tamil Nadu. | Licence Type | Vehicle Class | Eligibility Age | |--------------|----------------|------------------| | Learner's Licence (LL) | MCWG (Motor Cycle with Gear), LMV (Light Motor Vehicle – Car/Jeep) | 16+ (with guardian consent for 16-18, limited to 50cc) | | Permanent Licence | Same as LL, after passing driving test | 18+ | | Transport Licence | Taxi, Auto-rickshaw, Truck, Bus | 20+ (with 1 year LMV experience) | 2. Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Obtain a Learner's Licence (LL) Mode: Online application + Biometric at RTO tamil nadu driving licence

All documents should be in English or Tamil, or accompanied by notarized translation. 4. Important RTO Offices in Major Cities | City | RTO Code | Address Example | |-------|----------|------------------| | Chennai (North) | TN-01 | Shenoy Nagar | | Chennai (South) | TN-09 | Tambaram, GST Road | | Coimbatore | TN-37 | Civil Aerodrome Post | | Madurai | TN-58 | K.Pudur | | Tiruchirappalli | TN-45 | Mannarpuram | | Salem | TN-30 | Suramangalam | | Tirunelveli | TN-72 | Palayamkottai | Find your RTO: Visit https://tnsta.gov.in → "Contact RTO" 5. Fees Schedule (Approximate) | Service | Fee (₹) | |---------|---------| | Learner's Licence | 200 – 250 | | Permanent DL (LMV/MCWG) | 350 – 450 | | Duplicate DL | 450 – 500 | | Renewal (before expiry) | 300 – 400 | | Addition of new vehicle class | 350 – 450 | step-by-step overview of the process