Tamil Nadu - Open a Driving School (2024)

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Procedure[edit]

Apply In-Person:

1. To Open a Driving School, the applicant has to approach the State’s Regional Transport Office in their respective area link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circ*mstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The RTO officials will inspect the driving school to ensure that it meets all the necessary requirements.
12. Once the driving school meets all the necessary requirements, and you have cleared the inspection, the RTO will issue a license to operate a driving school.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents[edit]

• Completed Application form link
• A proof of ownership of the property such as a property deed or sale deed
• GSTIN certificate (optional)
• Proof of eligibility
• Details of head of the school with proof.
• Details of the school with proof.
• Details of infrastructure, facilities, location etc. with proof.
• Copy of Training & Procedure Manual.
• Copy of Third-Party Insurance

Office Locations & Contacts[edit]

Eligibility[edit]

• To Open a driving school the applicant must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driving license, and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• The applicant must have a commercial space for the driving school with adequate facilities such as classrooms, practical driving tracks, and parking lots.

Fees[edit]

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity[edit]

• A Driving School license is valid for a period of Five years.

Documents to Use[edit]

• Application form link

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Sample Documents[edit]

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time[edit]

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos[edit]

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Instructions[edit]

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information[edit]

Details of individual or head of the School

• Full name
• Mobile number (linked to the Aadhaar number)
• E-mail address
• Aadhaar number
• Indian passport number
• Permanent account number (optional)
• Residential address

Driving School details

• Name of the School
• Address of the School
• Number of vehicles
• Details of staff
• Number of classrooms
• Total area of the classrooms

Need for the Document[edit]

• A driving school license in India is a legal document issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) that authorizes an individual or an organization to operate a driving school in India. This license is mandatory for anyone who wishes to provide driving training services to the public in India.

Information which might help[edit]

• The driving school license ensures that the driving school meets the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and instructor qualifications required to provide quality driving training to students. The license also helps to regulate the driving training industry and ensure that driving instructors provide safe and efficient training to their students.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate[edit]

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links[edit]

Place some external links which might help.

Others[edit]

The main duties of a driving school are to provide quality driving training to its students and ensure that they are adequately prepared for safe driving on public roads. Some specific duties of a driving school in India include:

• Classroom Instruction: A driving school must provide classroom instruction to its students on topics such as traffic rules and regulations, road safety, and vehicle maintenance.
• Practical Driving Training: A driving school must provide practical driving training to its students in various driving conditions and environments, such as highways, urban roads, and rural roads.
• Instructor Qualifications: Driving schools must ensure that their instructors hold a valid driving license, have undergone a training course from a government recognized institute, and have the necessary teaching skills to provide quality training to their students.
• Safety Measures: Driving schools must ensure that their vehicles are well-maintained and equipped with all necessary safety features such as seat belts, airbags, and functioning brakes.
• Compliance with Regulations: Driving schools must comply with all government regulations and guidelines related to driving training, such as minimum infrastructure requirements, instructor qualifications, and equipment standards.
• Record-keeping: Driving schools must maintain proper records of their students, instructors, and vehicles used for training, and keep these records up to date.
• Customer Service: Driving schools must provide quality customer service to their students, answer their queries, and address any concerns they may have during the training period.