IDP @ Pune RTO

Getting an IDP, yes International Driving Permit.  @ Pune RTO...

Planning for a visit to USA, I thought it would be better to have an IDP.. Last visit, I could not get it in time. The process is pretty simple.. NO AGENT... NOTHING....

 What to bring:
Stepler, fevistisk, Passport (original for verification) and of course Driving License (original, i need not mention :P ), 4 Photos Passport size, nahh anything will do. Just 4 photos are required.

 First go and park your CAR/Bike at stilt of RTO Pune.

Step 1. Get a Medical Form from outside counter. They wont keep IDP Form.

Step 2. Go to License section from the stairs located at the parking. Its NOT the main entrance of the building.. Climb Stairs and go to Left. Inquire for IDP Form.

Step 3. Get the Medical Filled from Doctor, usually sitting at Stilt Parking. DO NOT Fill it yourself. He will discard it. Nice guy, in case you miss fevistick/stapler, he wont mind you using it.

Step 4. Stick your 2 photos to both the forms, Attach Passport / VISA copy, Driving License Copy to the forms along with 2 more Photos.

Step 5. Get the Form Signed from Officer (left cabin at Driving license Section) from where you got the IDP Form. He will verify the docs. Passport/License/Visa

Step 6. Make an entry in Register in the Driving License Section, same person who handed you IDP Form. He will ask to sign on every photocopy, Self attestation..

Step 7. Go to Block B, the counter below next to parking where all learning license work takes place, and Pay INR 500 (Fees as per Jan 2013), this will be written on application by officer. (at step 5.)

Step 8. Submit all the documents again to the same person who gave the IDP form in step 2. He will tell you to come back in couple of days.. (hoepfully.)

Things to remember.
I had my Driving license and Passport of same address, If your address does not match they might need separate document for address proof. The person did ask me if the address matches so, may be it has some implications..


Fees:
Medical : INR 30/-
IDP Fees: INR 500/-

Time required:
2 hours max. If you have all docs as mentioned & know the process then you might finish in 30 mins flat. I took around 1hour and 15 mins, including photocopying/getting forms/finding Medical practitioner at parking.

All in all, its pretty decent way to get things done. The Information on the RTO PUNE Does NOT mention about 4 photos and also about medical certificate.
So this is latest guide as per my experience.

Im not sure if I will be driving in USA but for all you guys..
Happy & Safe driving abroad.