Acquiring a driving license is a pivotal step for individuals aiming to travel the roads legally and responsibly. In the dynamic province of Punjab, Pakistan, the process involves a combination of paperwork, tests, and fees. This article serves as a detailed guide to help you understand the driving license requirements in Punjab, including the essential documents and associated fees.
Types of Driving License
Learner Permit
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned documents are required to apply to get a learner’s permit:
- Orignal CNIC along with copy of CNIC
- Ticket of Rs. 60 for each category (issued by General Post Office and Learners Permit Office)
- Medical certificate (issued by authorized medical practitioner)
Learner permits are issued on daily basis with the validity of 6 months. Get a Highway Code Book of traffic rules & regulations when applying for Learner Permit.
Age Criteria
| Motorcycle/Motorcar | 18 Years | |
| LTV, Rikshaw, Tractor Commercial | 21 Years | |
| HTV | 22 Years | |
Regular Driving License
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned documents required for regular driving license:
- Copy of CNIC
- 3 Passport size photographs
- Medical certificate (issued by authorized medical practitioner)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (only for the candidates of the age of 50 years or above)
- Application form (A)
- Original learner permit (at least 42 days within validity period)
- Paste relevant ticket on the document
- Rs. 180 on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Fee Schedule
Below mentioned is the fee of the regular driving lisense ticket for various vehciles, valid for 5 years:
| Categories | Ticket (PKR) |
| Motorcycle | 550 |
| Motorcar | 900 |
| Motorcycle/ Motorcar | 950 |
| LTV | 900 |
| Motorcycle/ LTV | 950 |
| Tractor Agriculture | 300 |
| Tractor Commercial | 600 |
| LTV + PSV | 950 |
| HTV | 1200 |
| HTV + PSV | 1200 |
| Motorcycle Rickshaw | 600 |
| Motorcycle + Motorcycle Rickshaw | 650 |
| DLIMS Fee | STR Form 180 |
International Driving License
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned Documents required for International Driving License:
- Attested Copy of CNIC
- Attested Copy of Valid Driving License (issued by the licensing authority)
- 2 attested passport size photographs (one each from front and back)
- Attested Copy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months with visa affixed of country to be visited)
- Ticket of Rs.22 for court fee
- Ticket of Rs.60
- Rs. 180 on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Note: International Driving Licenses are issued on the day of receiving the application. Applicant will bring original CNIC, driving license and passport.
Renewal of License
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned documents required for the renewal of license:
- Copy of CNIC
- 2 Passport size photographs
- Medical certificate (issued by authorized medical practitioner)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (only for the candidates of the age of 50 years or above)
- Application form
- Original Driving License
- Relevant tickets
- Rs. 180 on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Renewal and Late Fee Criteria
| Type | License Fee (PKR) | Fine after 1 Year (PKR) | Renewal Fee & Fine for 5 Years (PKR) |
| Motorcycle | 100 | 250 | 750 |
| Motorcar | 150 | 375 | 1125 |
| Motorcycle Rickshaw | 100 | 250 | 750 |
| Motorcab Rickshaw | 100 | 250 | 750 |
| LTV | 150 | 375 | 1125 |
| HTV | 200 | 500 | 1500 |
| Tractor Agriculture | 50 | 125 | 375 |
| Tractor Commercial | 100 | 250 | 750 |
Note: Validity for license renewal is five years.
Duplicate License
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned documents required for duplicate license:
- Copy of CNIC
- 2 Passport size photographs
- Medical certificate (issued by authorized medical practitioner)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (only for the candidates of the age of 50 years or above)
- Application form
- Report from computer section for Computerized License
- Diary report of misplaced license from relevant Police Station and must be submitted within 15 days from reported date
- Ticket of Rs.150/-
- Rs. 180/- on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Endorsement of License
Necessary Documents
Below mentioned documents required for the endorsement of license:
- Endorsement Form (Form-D)
- Copy of CNIC
- 2 Passport size photographs
- Medical certificate (issued by authorized medical practitioner)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (only for the candidates of the age of 50 years or above)
- Original learner permit (at least 42 days within validity period)
- Previous license
- Relevant ticket(s)
- Rs. 180/- on STR form have to be deposited in the branch after passing the test.
Fee schedule
| Categories | Ticket (PKR) |
| Motorcycle | 550 |
| Motorcar | 900 |
| Motorcycle/ Motorcar | 950 |
| LTV | 900 |
| Motorcycle/ LTV | 950 |
| Tractor Agriculture | 300 |
| Tractor Commercial | 600 |
| LTV + PSV | 950 |
| HTV | 1200 |
| HTV + PSV | 1200 |
| Motorcycle Rickshaw | 600 |
| Motorcycle + Motorcycle Rickshaw | 650 |
Final Words:
Getting your Punjab driving license isn’t a high-speed race. It’s a smooth journey with clear instructions. Understand the fees, gather the documents, and follow the official guidelines. Soon, you’ll be cruising confidently with your license in hand, ready to explore the roads of Punjab!