Driving Licence

1. Issued By & Official Portals

Parivahan Sarathi (MoRTH)

Official Portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in)

2. Why It Is Required

A Driving Licence in India is an official document issued by state Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) authorizing an individual to operate motorized vehicles on public roads.

3. Who Is Eligible

  • Age 16+ for motorcycles without gear (up to 50cc with parental consent)
  • Age 18+ for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV - cars and geared motorcycles)
  • Age 20+ for Commercial / Transport vehicles
  • Must hold a valid Learner's Licence for at least 30 days before applying for Permanent DL

4. Official Application Fees & Timeline

Direct Govt Portal Rates

Official Fee Breakdown

Learner's Licence (LL) per Vehicle Class₹150 – ₹200

Application fee + online LL computer knowledge test fee per vehicle class.

Step 1: Learner
Permanent Driving Licence (DL Issue)₹200

Government fee for permanent DL booklet/smart card issuance.

Step 2: Permanent
Driving Competency Test Fee₹300

Practical track driving competency test fee per vehicle category.

Smart Card DL Issuance / Form 7₹200

PVC chip-embedded smart card format and postal dispatch.

Estimated Processing Timeline

Learner's Licence (LL)1 to 3 days

Instant or within 1-3 days after passing online LL learner test.

Mandatory Waiting Period30 days

Must hold valid LL for minimum 30 days before booking Permanent DL test.

Permanent DL Smart Card Delivery7 to 15 days

Dispatched by RTO via Speed Post after passing the practical driving test.

Total standard cost for a 2-wheeler + 4-wheeler (MCWG + LMV) permanent licence package typically ranges between ₹1,000 and ₹1,350 across state RTOs.

5. Documents Required

3 Document Types
1. Proof of Age & Date of Birthdob
Accepted Proofs
10th School MarksheetBirth CertificateAadhaar CardPassportPAN Card
2. Proof of Addressaddress
Accepted Proofs
Aadhaar CardVoter IDElectricity/Gas BillPassportHouse Agreement
3. Medical Certificate (Form 1A)other
Accepted Proofs
Form 1A signed by Registered Medical Practitioner

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7. Full Application Guide & Specifications

Official Application Steps

1

Apply for Learner's Licence (LL)

Submit online application on Sarathi Parivahan, upload documents, and take online LL road safety test (in eligible states).

2

Wait Minimum 30 Days

Practice driving with a licensed supervisor. The learner licence remains valid for 6 months.

3

Book Permanent Driving Test Slot

Choose RTO test track date and pay the driving skill test fee online.

4

Pass Test & Receive Smart Card DL

Complete vehicle maneuver and road driving test at the RTO to receive your DL via post or digital DigiLocker.

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Dimensions: Passport size (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)

Background: White or light background

Signature Rules

Size: Max 20 KB

Ink: Black / Blue

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