RTO Form 2 for DL Services Application Form, Eligibility, Process & Download PDF

Form 2 for Driving Licence

RTO Form 2 is an application form, used by an individual applying for a learner's license, driver's license, addition of a new vehicle class to DL, renewal of the driving license, or change of address or name. This form is important to collect information that the registering authority needs about the applicant. Read on to know how to fill out Form 2, its fees, importance, and more below.

What is Form 2?

Form 2 is the official document prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. It is used as an application form for a learner's license (LL). Additionally, it also helps you get a new class of vehicle added to your DL, renew your driving licence, and get your name and/or address changed in your existing driving licence.

Who Needs to Submit RTO Form 2?

The RTO Form 2 is required in the following scenarios:

When applying for a new learner's licence.
For the renewal of an expired driving licence.
To add a new class of vehicle to an existing driving licence.
To update details such as name or address in a learner's licence application.

What Details are Included in Form 2?

The applicant needs to provide the details given below to fill in Form 2 in the right way:

Licensing Authority: Name of the licensing authority you are addressing the form to.
Photograph: Upload a passport-sized photo, not exceeding the size of 50 KB.
Services Required: Tick mark against the services you are applying for.
Applicable Class of Vehicles: Select the classes of vehicles appplicable for your LL.
Personal Details: Aadhaar Card details, name of the applicant, husband's or father's name/date of birth/identification mark, gender, blood group, educational qualification, mobile number, email (optional), landline number (optional).
Particulars of Existing License: Details of the DL that you currently have (if any).
Class of Vehicles: It includes the vehicle category you are applying for a DL for (Motorcycle Without Gear (MCWOG), Light Motor Vehicle, etc.
Address Proof: It is required for applications for a new LL, DL, or a change of address.
Driving School Details: It is required for the addition of a class in the transport category.
List of Documents Attached: Tick mark against the documents you have submitted along with your application form.
Declaration for Organ Donation: You need to choose whether you are willing to donate your organs in case of an accidental death or not.
Self-Declaration as to Physical Fitness: You have to specify whether you have certain diseases or medical conditions from the ones listed.
Declaration for Parental Consent: Parental consent is required for the applicants between 16 to 18 years of age, applying for a gearless two-wheeler of upto 50cc.

How to Download RTO Form 2?

Follow the steps below to download RTO Form 2 for a driving licence from Parivahan Sewa:

Step 1: Go to the official parivahan.gov.in website and tap on the option listed for 'Downloadable Forms' under the 'Informational Services' tab.
Step 2: Click on the option given for 'Form 2' from the listed forms.
Step 3: The PDF of Form 2 will be displayed on your screen.
Step 4: You can now download it on your device by clicking on the icon given on the top right corner.

Fee and Charges for Form 2

The fee is charged for the LL test and the grant of a learner's license to the applicant. These are the fees for RTO Form 2:

Service	Fee (₹)
LL Test	50
LL Repeat Test	50
Addition of Another Vehicle Class	500

Disclaimer: It is a standardised fee structure through the Parivahan Sewa portal. The figures might differ as per your state. Check the official website of your state transport department for exact figures.

Importance of Form 2

The reasons that make the Form 2 important are:

Learner's License Issuance: It is the primary document used to obtain and apply for a learner's license in India.
Addition of Vehicle Class: It can also be used to apply for an addition of a new vehicle class to your driving license.
Safety Screening: Through the medical declaration section of Form 2, the RTO screens for conditions like color blindness, epilepsy, or physical disabilities that might affect safe driving.
Change of Name and Address: Form 2 can also be used to get your name and address updated in your driving licence.
Driving Licence Renewal: It is to be filled out to get your driving licence renewed.

Common Reasons for Form 2 Rejection

Some of the most common reasons causing Form 2 rejection are:

Discrepancies between the name, address, or date of birth entered on Form 2 and the submitted proof (Aadhaar, Passport, or Birth Certificate).
Uploading blurry, low-resolution, or cropped copies of ID and address proofs that make the text illegible for RTO officials.
Selecting a vehicle class (e.g., transport/commercial) without meeting the minimum age or educational requirements.
The signature on Form 2 does not match the signature on the uploaded ID proofs or is cut off in the scanned image.
Using photographs with busy backgrounds, hats, or glasses that obscure the face, failing to meet the RTO's biometric standards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There is no specified limit on the number of attempts for a learner's license test in India. You can apply for a retest after 7 days from the date of the test, and pay the required fee.

It is a section in Form 2 (Learner's License Application Form) for the parents' consent for an applicant between the ages of 16 and 18. Parents acknowledge the responsibility for their child's driving skills, who is allowed to drive a scooter/motorcycle without gears with an engine capacity of up to 50cc.

If you fail your learner's license test, you can apply for a retest after 7 days by paying the required repeat test fee.

The validity of a learner's license is 6 months from the date of issuance. However, you can appear for a Driving License (DL) test after 30 days of LL issuance.

To pass the learner's licence test, you should thoroughly study traffic rules, road signs, and basic driving regulations mentioned in the official RTO handbook.