Driving License – Fees for Different Purposes

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A driving license is a legal document that permits an individual to drive a motor vehicle/motorcycle. Essentially, a license is a permit from a specific authority to own or use something. More specifically, in the context of our country, a driving license refers to a document issued by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) that grants a specific person permission to drive a particular motor vehicle. According to Bangladesh's Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1983, a driving license is a permit to drive a vehicle anywhere (except private and restricted areas). Driving any motor vehicle requires driver training and experience; this license is granted to individuals who are properly trained to drive motor vehicles. Skilled individuals are needed to ensure the safety of pedestrians, other vehicles, and property on the road. This license is issued to identify such skilled individuals. To obtain this license, you must undergo training at a specific institution and then apply for the license at the BRTA (Bangladesh Road Transport Authority). This blog discusses driving license fees in detail. It also covers how to renew a driving license and how to obtain a driving license online.

How to get a Driving License?

You will apply online (bsp.brta.gov.bd) for a learner's license. The necessary documents to attach are listed below. You should collect these documents. If the application form is filled correctly, your learner's license will be issued from BRTA's online driving license system, and you can print it immediately. After a specific period (usually 30 to 90 days), you will be called for a practical test. The exam date will be informed via SMS to your mobile phone in advance. You will need to participate in written, oral, and field tests at the designated location. Bring all necessary documents with you at this time. If you pass the practical test, you will need to fill out another specific form. Then, you will apply for a smart card license by providing the necessary documents and another stipulated fee. You must apply at the specific circle office according to your mentioned address. After a few more days (usually 7 to 30 days), you will be called via SMS to provide your biometrics. Your digital photo, signature, and fingerprints will then be taken, and a smart card will be issued. Once the smart card printing is complete, you will be notified via mobile message.

Online Driving License – What You Need for a Learner's License:

• (1) Must apply for a learner's license using the prescribed online form,
• (2) Must attach a photo of the applicant of the specified size (Size: 300 x 300 pixels; maximum 150 KB),
• (3) Must attach a medical certificate (Size: maximum 600KB),
• (4) A clear scanned copy of the National ID card (Size: maximum 600 KB),
• (5) A clear scanned copy of any utility bill according to the permanent address (Size: maximum 600KB), if you don't have utility bills for the permanent address, attach a scanned copy of a utility bill for the current address.
• (6) If you want to renew or make any changes to the license, attach a scanned copy of the current license. (Size: maximum 600 KB).
• (7) Sometimes a police investigation report may also be required for the license, so obtain a copy of the police investigation report according to your permanent or current address.
• (8) Prescribed fees, BDT 345/- for the first category (only motorcycle or only light motor vehicle) and BDT 518/- for the second category (motorcycle and light motor vehicle together) must be paid online. (All information regarding fees is discussed below)

Documents Required for Smart Card License

• (1) Must collect and fill out the prescribed form,
• (2) Medical Certificate,
• (3) Recently taken passport-size photo, and an attested copy of the National ID card,
• (4) Deposit slip for the fee paid at the designated bank. (Prescribed fee for professional smart card license - BDT 1679/- and for non-professional smart card license - BDT 2542/-)

Remember, the applicant's minimum educational qualification must be 8th grade pass. And they must be physically and mentally fit. The minimum age for a non-professional license must be 18 years, and for a professional license, it must be 21 years. Do not provide any false information under any circumstances, as this will lead to license cancellation and legal penalties.

Various Prescribed Fees for Motorcycle Driving License

Every driver must have a license. Those who have a license and a smart card must renew their driving license after its expiration. A specific amount of money must be paid to obtain a new license or to renew a driving license.

Learner's License Fee: –

• (1) One Category - BDT 345 (only one type of light motor vehicle, e.g., only motorcycle or only light motor vehicle)
• (2) Two Categories - BDT 518 (motorcycle along with any one type of light motor vehicle)

Smart Card License Fee -

• (1) Professional Smart Card License Fee – BDT 1680 (includes 05 years renewal fee)
• (2) Non-professional Smart Card License Fee – BDT 2542 (includes 10 years renewal fee)

Driving License Renewal Process

Having this license is crucial for any driver. Not having a license is a punishable offense by law. A license has a specific validity period. According to Bangladesh's road transport law, this license is valid for 5 and 10 years. Once this period expires, the license must be renewed.

Renewal Fee –

• (a) Non-professional Driving License Renewal Fee – BDT 2427 if renewed within 15 days of expiration; must apply to the specific BRTA circle office with necessary documents after depositing the fee.
• (b) Professional Driving License Renewal Fee – BDT 1565 if renewed within 15 days of expiration; must apply to the specific BRTA circle office with necessary documents after depositing the fee.
• (c) For both professional and non-professional licenses, if more than 15 days pass after expiration, a penalty of BDT 230 will be charged per year.

Duplicate fee for High Security License – BDT 875.

Required Documents for Obtaining a Duplicate License -

• (1) Must apply using the prescribed form,
• (2) Must bring a GD copy,
• (3) Must bring a traffic clearance copy,
• (4) Deposit slip for the fee paid at BRTA's designated bank.
• (5) 1 recently taken passport-size photo.

If all application information and other documents are correct, and if time permits, the customer's biometrics (photo, signature, and fingerprints) will be taken on the same day. If there is no time, another date will be scheduled for biometrics. Once the smart card printing process is complete, it will be informed via mobile message. To know the license update, go to your phone's message option and send DL <space> Reference No-xxxxxxxxxxx to 26969.

Driving License Renewal Process and Required Documents –

First Step -

• (1) First, apply using the prescribed form,
• (2) Photocopy of the license and the original license card must be brought,
• (3) Copy of the National ID card must be brought,
• (4) Copy of the citizenship certificate must be brought,
• (5) Medical Certificate,
• (6) Educational qualification certificate;
• (7) Passport and stamp size photos (keep multiple copies, may be needed)
• (8) Fee deposit slip,
• (9) Police investigation report for a professional driving license.

When depositing money at the bank, take a photocopy of the license. The photocopy must be attested by the BRTA office's renewal officer. The attested photocopy must be submitted along with the bank deposit form. Deposit BDT 2427 and keep the receipt for future use.

Second Step - Here, two types of forms must be filled: the Renewal Form and the Medical Form.

• (1) Renewal Form - You can find this form in shops around BRTA. This form can also be filled online. It primarily requires providing family information.
• (2) Medical Form - All information in the Medical Form must be filled and the form attested by an MBBS doctor before submission. This form is also available online and in shops around BRTA.

Then, attested photos must be attached to both forms. Along with an attested copy of the National ID card, a copy of the bank receipt, an attested photocopy of the citizenship certificate, and a photocopy of the license, everything must be submitted together.

Overall Nature of Professional Driving License and Rules for Obtaining a License -

• (1) For light motor vehicles, i.e., vehicles weighing below 2500 kg, the candidate's age must be at least 20 years for a professional license.
• (2) If the motor vehicle weighs more than 2500 kg to 6500 kg, a professional medium license must be obtained. The age must be at least 23 years. In this case, at least 03 years of experience with a professional light license is required.
• (3) If the motor vehicle weighs more than 6500 kg, a professional heavy license must be obtained. The age must be at least 26 years. In this case, at least 03 years of experience with a professional medium license is required.

This means, if you want a professional heavy license, you must first obtain a light vehicle license. After gaining at least 3 years of experience, you can apply for a medium vehicle license. And after another 3 years of experience, you can apply for a heavy vehicle license.

Summary of Various Driving License Related Fees

Service Name	Fee	VAT
Learner's License for one type of motor vehicle	300/-	15%
Learner's License for two types of motor vehicles	450/-	15%
Renewal fee for expired Learner's License (for 3 months)	75/-	15%
Renewal fee for expired Learner's License (for 6 months)	150/-	15%
Non-professional License issuance (after passing field test)	2210/-	15%
Professional License issuance (after passing field test)	1460/-	15%
Non-professional (License renewal)	2110/-	15%
Professional (License renewal)	1360/-	15%
Professional License renewal exam fee	150/-	15%
Penalty with original fee for expired License renewal (per year)	200/-	15%
License duplicate fee	760/-	15%
License amendment fee	810/-	15%
License inclusion fee only	200/-	15%
License inclusion and duplicate fee combined	960/-	15%
License attestation fee	120/-	15%

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