In order to obtain a Full Driver Licence for Class 3, you will need to first obtain a Learners Permit for Class 3. Below are the relevant processes that you need to follow in order to successfully apply for a Learners Permit for Class 3.
1. Approval to Proceed with Learners Permit Class 3
- Lodge Police Clearance: Submit a request for police clearance as the initial step.
- Processing Time: Note that police clearances are sent to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) within 4 to 6 weeks from the date of payment.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee to the Customer Service Officer (CSO).
- Application Assessment: The CSO will then lodge the application for assessment with the relevant authority (TL RNL).
- Receive Approval Letter: Once all requirements are met, the applicant will receive an approval letter.
- Apply for Learners Permit: With the approval letter, the applicant can proceed to apply for the Learner’s Permit.
2. Pre–requisites (Prior Condition before Application)
- You must be 18 years of age and above
- Valid Class 2 Full Licence
- Valid Police Clearance
- No pending overdue fines
3. Checklist (What to bring)
- Produce Valid Approval Letter
- Application for Learners Permit Form
- Valid Full Licence
- Supporting documents (if applicable) for updating client details
4. Fees
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1
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Application Fees
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$4.74
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2
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Learners Permit Application
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$9.48
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3
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Issue of Learners Permit
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$6.63
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5. Process for obtaining a Learners Permit
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Submit the Application Form:
- Submit the completed form along with the checklist to the Customer Service Officer.
- Application Assessment:
- The application will be assessed over the counter. Ensure you meet the prior conditions and pay the application fee to proceed.
- Further Assessment:
- The application will be forwarded for additional assessment and decision-making.
- Receive Approval Letter:
- An approval letter will be issued once all criteria are met.
- Fill in Learners Permit Application Form:
- Submit Learners Permit Application:
- Submit the completed Learners Permit application form along with the valid approval letter over the counter. Refer to the checklist for required documents.
- Update Application and Pay Fee:
- Once the application is updated in the system, pay the application fee.
- Take Learners Permit Test:
- You will be referred for the Learners Permit test.
- Issuance of Learners Permit Card:
- Upon passing the Learners Permit test, proceed to the counter to pay for and receive your Learners Permit card.
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