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Automobile
Maharashtra Mandates Domicile Proof for Driving Licences from August 1
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 07:16 AM
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The Maharashtra government has announced that a domicile certificate will be a mandatory document for obtaining a driving licence in the state starting from August 1.
Effective August 1, the state of Maharashtra will require applicants to submit a domicile certificate as a prerequisite for obtaining a driving licence. This new regulation aims to streamline the process and ensure that licences are issued to eligible residents within the state.
The decision mandates that individuals seeking a driving licence must now provide proof of their domicile status. Further details regarding the specific types of domicile certificates accepted and the application procedure are expected to be released by the transport department.
This policy change by the Maharashtra government is set to impact all new driving licence applications processed from the specified date onwards.
The decision mandates that individuals seeking a driving licence must now provide proof of their domicile status. Further details regarding the specific types of domicile certificates accepted and the application procedure are expected to be released by the transport department.
This policy change by the Maharashtra government is set to impact all new driving licence applications processed from the specified date onwards.