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Verified DTO Data (September 2026)State: Bihar (BR)

BR01 DTO Office – DTO Patna

The BR01 District Transport Office in Patna is the central and busiest transport hub in Bihar, overseeing major vehicle registrations, commercial permits, and transport regulations for the state capital.

Official Portal:Transport Department, Government of Bihar
District:Patna

Aadhaar eKYC Promoted

The Bihar Transport Department highly promotes Aadhaar eKYC. Many services like DL renewal can be done entirely online without visiting the BR01 DTO.

Bihar Road Tax & Green Tax

Private vehicles are subject to a One-Time Tax (Lifetime) during registration. Commercial or older vehicles (15+ years) require a specific Green Tax clearance.

Office Information

DTO Code

BR01

City/District

Patna

Official Location

District Transport Office (DTO), 4th Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan Rd, Patna, Bihar 800001

0612-2222111 (General Inquiry)

Driving Track

Designated Automated Driving Test Track, Phulwari Sharif / Patna Area.

Tax Notes

Bihar levies a one-time lifetime tax on private vehicles based on the invoice price. An additional Green Tax is applicable for vehicles older than 15 years.

Working Hours

Working DaysMonday to Saturday (Second & Fourth Saturdays closed)
Office Hours10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Public Dealing10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Driving Skill Test11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Closed on Sundays & Bihar State Public Holidays

Available Services & Application Process

The BR01 DTO provides complete vehicle and licensing services. Follow the unified 4-step process below for any major service.

1

Vahan / Sarathi Portal Application

Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal (or Transport Department Bihar website) to fill out the digital application form and schedule an appointment.

2

Physical Document Verification

Visit the respective DTO/RTO office in Bihar on your allotted date. Carry all original documents, forms, and printed fee receipts.

3

Skill Test or Vehicle Inspection

For a DL, pass the driving skill test at the designated track. For vehicle services, present the vehicle to the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) for physical verification.

4

Final Approval & Dispatch

Upon MVI/DTO approval, your application is processed, and the Smart Card DL or RC is dispatched to your registered address via Speed Post.

Vehicle Registration Services

  • ✦New Vehicle Registration (RC)
  • ✦Transfer of Ownership (Name Change)
  • ✦Duplicate RC Issuance
  • ✦HP Addition & Termination
  • ✦NOC Issuance to Other States

Driving Licence (DL) Services

  • ✦Learner's Licence (LL)
  • ✦Permanent Driving Licence (DL)
  • ✦DL Renewal (Faceless via Aadhaar)
  • ✦International Driving Permit (IDP)
  • ✦Duplicate DL

Commercial & Transport Permits

  • ✦Commercial Vehicle Fitness Certificates
  • ✦State & National Permits
  • ✦Trade Certificates
  • ✦Tax Collection (Road & Green Tax)
  • ✦Challan Settlement

Forms & Document Checklist

Learner's / Permanent DL

Form 2 (DL Application)Form 1 (Self Declaration)Form 1A (Medical)
  • •Aadhaar Card (For eKYC & Address Proof)
  • •Birth Certificate or 10th Certificate (Age Proof)
  • •Recent Passport Size Photographs
  • •Blood Group Certificate

New Vehicle Registration

Form 20Form 21 (Sale Certificate)Form 22
  • •Original Dealer Invoice
  • •Valid Vehicle Insurance Policy
  • •Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
  • •Address Proof of the Buyer

Transfer of Ownership (RC Transfer)

Form 29Form 30
  • •Original RC (Smart Card)
  • •Valid Insurance & PUC
  • •No Objection Certificate (NOC) if from another RTO
  • •Address & ID Proof of the Buyer

Statutory Fee Schedule

Service DescriptionFee (₹)
Learner's Licence (LL)
₹150 for application/test + ₹50 test fee per vehicle class
₹150 - ₹200
Permanent Driving Licence
₹200 DL fee + ₹300 driving skill test + ₹500 smart card/postal fee
₹1,000
Two-Wheeler Registration (Private)
Statutory registration fee (Excludes state Road Tax)
₹300
Four-Wheeler Registration (Private)
Statutory registration fee (Excludes state Road Tax)
₹600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory for DL renewal in Patna?

Yes, Bihar Transport Department highly encourages Aadhaar-based authentication on the Parivahan portal for faceless DL renewal to avoid visiting the DTO.

Q. Where is the BR01 DTO located exactly?

It is located on the 4th Floor of the Biscomaun Bhawan, near Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

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