• English
  • हिन्दी (Hindi)
NyaayaNyaayaNyaayaNyaaya
  • Explainers
    • Constitution
      • Fundamental Rights
        • Right to Education
        • Right to Life
        • Constitutional Remedies
    • Discrimination
      • Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons
      • Identification Proof for LGBTQ+ Persons
      • Manual Scavenging
      • Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes
      • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
    • Family
      • Adoption
      • Care for Parents and Elderly
      • Child Marriage
      • Domestic Violence
    • Government and Politics
      • 48 Hours Before Elections
      • Anti-Corruption
      • Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
      • Campaigning and Elections
      • Identification Proof
      • Legal Aid
      • Right to Information
      • Sedition
      • Voting and Elections
    • Health and Environment
      • Abortion and Sex Selection
      • COVID-19
      • Drugs and Narcotics
      • Mental Health
      • Noise Pollution
      • Patient Rights
      • Smoking
    • Marriage and Divorce
      • Annulment of marriage
      • Christian Marriage
      • Divorce for Muslim Marriages
      • Divorce for Hindu Marriages
      • Dowry
      • Hindu Marriage
      • Inter-Religious Marriages
      • Muslim Marriage
    • Media and Communication
      • Censorship
      • Defamation
    • Money and Property
      • Consumer Rights
      • Cheques
      • Income Tax
      • Online Bank Fraud
      • Rent
      • Theft
      • Will
    • Police and Courts
      • Arrest
      • Bail
      • Children accused of Crime
      • Contempt of Court
      • First Information Report (FIR)
      • Traffic Fines
    • Violence and Abuse
      • Acid Attack
      • Online Abuse
      • Ragging
      • Rape
      • Sexual Abuse of Children
      • Sexual Crimes
    • Work and Employment
      • Child Labour
      • Employment Contract
      • Maternity Benefit
      • Professional Ethics
      • Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
  • Nyaaya Daily
  • Resources
    • Guides
    • Maps
    • Videos
  • Glossary
  • Blogs
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Collaborators
  • Ask Nyaaya

Driving License for LGBTQ+ Persons

    Home Discrimination Driving License for LGBTQ+ Persons
    NextPrevious

    Driving License for LGBTQ+ Persons

    By Nyaaya | Discrimination, Identification Proof for LGBTQ+ Persons | 0 comment | 27 December, 2019 | 1

    This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)

    A Driving License (DL) is an official document, issued in the form of a card, by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) or Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of each State, under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,  which permits you to drive one or more types of vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, etc. on a public road.

    New Driving License 

    You can register for a new Driving License after 30 days1 and within 180 days2 (6 months) of the issuance of the Learner’s License. To understand how to get a new Driving License, read here.

    • Name: If you have changed your name to reflect the gender you identify with, you can fill your new name in the application form. You should carry a copy of your changed name in the Central/State Gazette and a copy of other Identification proofs which recognize your new name in case the RTO/RTA authorities require it. 
    • Gender Details: While obtaining a new Driving License, you may have 3 options for gender which is “male”, “female” and “third gender”. Since Driving Licenses are regulated state wise, sometimes there may not be an option to choose transgender and in such situations, you should:
      • Contact the RTO/RTA and ask what can be done
      • Carry proof of identity such as an affidavit which would have details such as gender that you identify with, your new name, etc.
      • Take the help of lawyers, NGOs etc.

    Updating / Changing/ Renewing Driving Licence Details

    You can update the demographic information of your Driving Licence and by doing so you will receive a newly issued card which will have updated information. Read here to understand in detail how to update Driving License details and read here to understand how to renew your driving license. 

    • Changing Your Name: If you want to update your name to reflect the gender you identify with, you can fill your new name in the application form. You should carry a copy of your changed name in the Central/State gazette and a copy of other Identification Proof which recognize your new name.
    • Changing Gender Details: Since Driving Licenses are regulated state wise, sometimes there may not be an option to choose transgender and in such situations, you should:
      • Contact the RTO/RTA and ask what can be done
      • Carry proof of identity such as an affidavit which would have details such as gender that you identify with, your new name, etc.
      • Take the help of lawyers, NGOs etc.

    The RTO/RTA officials may ask you for proof of gender identity or proof of change of name, but they cannot subject you to any form of harassment or gender verification on the spot. If you face any harassment or discrimination, you should complain to the Driving Liencse authorities. If these authorities do not respond, you can take help from lawyers, NGOs, etc. to make the process easier and take action by filing a complaint with the police. 

     

    1
    1. Rule, 15 (1), Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.[↩]
    2. Section 14 (1), The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988[↩]
    Driving License, ID Proof for LGBT, Identification for LGBT, LGBT, LGBTQ+

    Related Post

    • Changing Your Name – LGBTQ+ Persons

      By Nyaaya | 0 comment

      This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)To change your name, make an addition or delete a part of your name, you will have to follow the steps given below and make sure that itRead more

      1

    • Proof of Gender Identity for LGBTQ+ Persons

      By Nyaaya | 0 comment

      This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)Gender identity refers to an individual’s self-identification as a man, woman, transgender or other identified category, like intersex. When you face any trouble with officials or people whoRead more

      1

    • Ration Card for LGBTQ+ Persons

      By Nyaaya | 0 comment

      This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)Ration Cards are helpful when you want to get essential goods such as rice, grains, etc. at a lower subsidised price from shops set up by the government.Read more

      1

    • Passport for LGBTQ+ Persons

      By Nyaaya | 0 comment

      This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)A Passport is an official document issued by the government that allows you to travel internationally.1 The Ministry of External Affairs issues Passports through the Central Passport OrganisationRead more

      1

    • Learner’s License for LGBTQ+ Persons

      By Nyaaya | 0 comment

      This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)A Learner’s License1 is a temporary license which is valid for 6 months, which legally allows you to practice driving on Indian roads, as long as you areRead more

      1

    Leave a Comment

    Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    NextPrevious

    Follow Us

    About Us

    Nyaaya is an open access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, recallable and authoritative legal information to young Indians, helping them solve day-to-day legal problems so that they are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.

    Subscribe to our Newsletter

    Nyaaya is committed to providing you with clear, actionable information about Indian laws in simple language so you can protect yourself, assert your rights and seek justice. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with us


    Subscribe to Nyaaya updates on Whatsapp

    न्याया से whatsapp पे जुड़ें

    Terms of Use

    cc logo attribution logo non-commercial logo share alike logo

    Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 India (CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 IN) license. Icons by The Noun Project.

    • About Us
    • How Nyaaya Works
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Commenting and Discussion Guidelines
    • Feedback
    Nyaaya - India's Laws Explained
    • Explainers
      • Constitution
        • Fundamental Rights
          • Right to Education
          • Right to Life
          • Constitutional Remedies
      • Discrimination
        • Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Persons
        • Identification Proof for LGBTQ+ Persons
        • Manual Scavenging
        • Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes
        • Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
      • Family
        • Adoption
        • Care for Parents and Elderly
        • Child Marriage
        • Domestic Violence
      • Government and Politics
        • 48 Hours Before Elections
        • Anti-Corruption
        • Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
        • Campaigning and Elections
        • Identification Proof
        • Legal Aid
        • Right to Information
        • Sedition
        • Voting and Elections
      • Health and Environment
        • Abortion and Sex Selection
        • COVID-19
        • Drugs and Narcotics
        • Mental Health
        • Noise Pollution
        • Patient Rights
        • Smoking
      • Marriage and Divorce
        • Annulment of marriage
        • Christian Marriage
        • Divorce for Muslim Marriages
        • Divorce for Hindu Marriages
        • Dowry
        • Hindu Marriage
        • Inter-Religious Marriages
        • Muslim Marriage
      • Media and Communication
        • Censorship
        • Defamation
      • Money and Property
        • Consumer Rights
        • Cheques
        • Income Tax
        • Online Bank Fraud
        • Rent
        • Theft
        • Will
      • Police and Courts
        • Arrest
        • Bail
        • Children accused of Crime
        • Contempt of Court
        • First Information Report (FIR)
        • Traffic Fines
      • Violence and Abuse
        • Acid Attack
        • Online Abuse
        • Ragging
        • Rape
        • Sexual Abuse of Children
        • Sexual Crimes
      • Work and Employment
        • Child Labour
        • Employment Contract
        • Maternity Benefit
        • Professional Ethics
        • Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
    • Nyaaya Daily
    • Resources
      • Guides
      • Maps
      • Videos
    • Glossary
    • Blogs
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Collaborators
    • Ask Nyaaya
    • English
    • हिन्दी (Hindi)
    Nyaaya

    Hey if you have any comments please add them below the explainer. If you have any questions on the law, you can use the ASK NYAAYA tab to submit them. This will help us improve our content based on your contribution. Thanks!

    Stay updated with Nyaaya, connect with us through a newsletter, whatsapp, and whatsapp हिंदी