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Sarathi Portal Guide

Driving Licence Services in India

Last Updated: June 04, 2026

Apply, renew, track DL status, and download your Driving Licence — all explained step by step. For a detailed walkthrough on transport rules, visit our Complete Parivahan Sewa 2026 Guide first. Learn how to navigate the Sarathi portal ecosystem and explore state RTO regulations. All DL services are part of India's unified Parivahan Sewa guide, which also covers Vahan 4.0, eChallan, and RC services across all states.

Are you eligible for a DL? (पात्रता जांचें)

Before you apply, check if you meet the age and education criteria for your vehicle category.

Check Eligibility Now →

Quick Utility Hub (त्वरित ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस सेवाएं)

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New LL/DL Application

Apply for fresh Learner's or Permanent licence via faceless Aadhaar route. (नया लाइसेंस ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें)

Apply Online (आवेदन करें) →
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Track DL Status

Track current status of your submitted RTO application in real-time. (डीएल आवेदन स्थिति की जांच करें)

Check Status (स्थिति देखें) →
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Renew Driving Licence

Renew your expired driving card online before the grace period ends. (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस का नवीनीकरण)

Renew DL (लाइसेंस नवीनीकरण) →
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Download DL Card PDF

Get verified, print-ready digital licence PDF stored via DigiLocker rules. (डीएल पीडीएफ डाउनलोड करें)

Download PDF (लाइसेंस डाउनलोड) →
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Apply for Duplicate DL

Lost or damaged your original physical card? Apply for instant duplicate reissue. (डुप्लीकेट डीएल आवेदन)

Get Duplicate (डुप्लीकेट प्राप्त करें) →
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Book Driving Test Slot

Schedule and reserve your automated track test slot online at local RTO. (ड्राइविंग टेस्ट स्लॉट बुकिंग)

Book Test Slot (स्लॉट बुक करें) →
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Core Entity Relationship Mapping

Driver Licensing Ecosystem: DL ↔ Sarathi Sewa

In India, your physical Driving Licence (DL) is not an isolated document. It is a live digital record powered exclusively by the centralized Sarathi database engine. Designed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Sarathi automates your license issuance under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, linking it directly to national driver compliance logs.

Driving Licence
(Physical Asset)
Sarathi Portal
(Digital Engine)
Entity Status: Active Sync (Sarathi 4.0) Read Complete Sarathi Platform Manual →
Timeline Roadmap

Bilingual RTO DL Journey (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस बनाने की प्रक्रिया)

Follow the complete legal timeline from your first Learner's application to speed post delivery.

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Learner's Licence

Day 1 (आवेदन)

Apply on Sarathi portal. Complete online Aadhaar KYC and pass the basic computer road rules test to get LL. (लर्निंग लाइसेंस)

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Practice & Learn

Day 2 - 30 (अभ्यास)

Practice driving while displaying a red 'L' board on front/rear. LL remains valid for exactly 6 months. (गाड़ी चलाना सीखें)

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Book RTO Slot

Day 31 - 180 (स्लॉट)

After holding LL for 30 days, apply for a Permanent DL and schedule your RTO track test appointment online. (ड्राइविंग टेस्ट स्लॉट बुकिंग)

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Driving Test & Issue

Day 32+ (प्राप्ति)

Appear at RTO with your vehicle, pass the track test. Approved DL is generated and dispatched via speed post. (लाइसेंस प्राप्ति)

National Directory Lookup

State-Wise Driving Licence Portals (राज्य-वार ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस सेवाएं)

Select your state to access localized online Sarathi services, state-specific fee charts, road rules, and RTO codes.

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State-wise Driving Licence Online Services Directory 2026
State / Union Territory State Code Official DL Portal & RTO Guide Link
AN
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
AN 🪪 Andaman & Nicobar Islands Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
AP
Andhra Pradesh
AP 🪪 Andhra Pradesh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
AR
Arunachal Pradesh
AR 🪪 Arunachal Pradesh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
AS
Assam
AS 🪪 Assam Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
BR
Bihar
BR 🪪 Bihar Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
CH
Chandigarh
CH 🪪 Chandigarh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
CG
Chhattisgarh
CG 🪪 Chhattisgarh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
DD
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
DD 🪪 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
DL
Delhi
DL 🪪 Delhi Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
GA
Goa
GA 🪪 Goa Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
GJ
Gujarat
GJ 🪪 Gujarat Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
HR
Haryana
HR 🪪 Haryana Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
HP
Himachal Pradesh
HP 🪪 Himachal Pradesh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
JK
Jammu & Kashmir
JK 🪪 Jammu & Kashmir Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
JH
Jharkhand
JH 🪪 Jharkhand Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
KA
Karnataka
KA 🪪 Karnataka Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
KL
Kerala
KL 🪪 Kerala Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
LA
Ladakh
LA 🪪 Ladakh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
LD
Lakshadweep
LD 🪪 Lakshadweep Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
MP
Madhya Pradesh
MP 🪪 Madhya Pradesh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
MH
Maharashtra
MH 🪪 Maharashtra Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
MN
Manipur
MN 🪪 Manipur Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
ML
Meghalaya
ML 🪪 Meghalaya Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
MZ
Mizoram
MZ 🪪 Mizoram Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
NL
Nagaland
NL 🪪 Nagaland Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
OD
Odisha
OD 🪪 Odisha Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
PY
Puducherry
PY 🪪 Puducherry Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
PB
Punjab
PB 🪪 Punjab Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
RJ
Rajasthan
RJ 🪪 Rajasthan Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
SK
Sikkim
SK 🪪 Sikkim Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
TN
Tamil Nadu
TN 🪪 Tamil Nadu Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
TS
Telangana
TS 🪪 Telangana Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
TR
Tripura
TR 🪪 Tripura Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
UP
Uttar Pradesh
UP 🪪 Uttar Pradesh Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
UK
Uttarakhand
UK 🪪 Uttarakhand Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide
WB
West Bengal
WB 🪪 West Bengal Driving Licence Portal & RTO Guide

Learner's Licence (LL) - लर्निंग लाइसेंस

Your first step to getting a permanent driving licence. Valid for 6 months. (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस प्राप्त करने का पहला चरण, जो 6 महीने के लिए वैध होता है।)

Eligibility (पात्रता)

  • 🛵16 years — Motorcycles without gears (up to 50cc), with parental consent
  • 18 years — Geared motorcycles, cars, Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
  • 20 years — Commercial transport vehicles
  • 📚Must pass knowledge test on latest traffic rules & road signs (2026)

Documents Required (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)

  • Age Proof — Aadhaar, Birth Certificate, 10th Marksheet, Passport (आयु प्रमाण पत्र)
  • Address Proof — Aadhaar, Utility Bill, Passport (पता प्रमाण पत्र)
  • Identity Proof — Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport (पहचान पत्र)
  • Form 1 — Self-declaration of physical fitness (शारीरिक घोषणा पत्र 1)
  • Form 2 — Application for Learner's Licence (आवेदन फॉर्म 2)
  • Passport-size photographs (recent) (पासपोर्ट फोटो)
  • Application fee receipt (शुल्क रसीद)

How to Apply for Learner's Licence (लर्निंग लाइसेंस ऑनलाइन कैसे बनाएं)

Visit Sarathi Portal

Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your State.

Select LL Service

Click "Learner's Licence" → "Apply for LL."

Fill Application

Complete Form 2 with your personal details, upload documents.

Take Online Test

Attempt our free interactive Learner's Licence Mock Test before taking the official online traffic rules & road signs knowledge test.

Pay Fee

Pay the applicable LL fee online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card).

Download LL

After approval, download your Learner's Licence from the portal.

Prepare for your LL Test! (लर्निंग लाइसेंस परीक्षा की तैयारी करें)

Don't risk failing your official exam. Practice with our real-time LL Mock Test simulator featuring latest traffic signs and road rules. (आधिकारिक परीक्षा में फेल होने का जोखिम न लें। हमारी फ्री ऑनलाइन मॉक टेस्ट सीरीज के साथ अभ्यास करें।)

Start Free Mock Test Now (फ्री टेस्ट शुरू करें) →

Permanent Driving Licence (DL) - स्थायी ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस

Requires a valid Learner's Licence held for minimum 30 days. You should also check the detailed driving licence eligibility guidelines and schedule a practical driving test using our RTO driving test slot booking guide. (लर्निंग लाइसेंस बनने के 30 दिनों के बाद आवेदन किया जा सकता है।)

ℹ️ You can apply for a Permanent DL only after holding your LL for at least 30 days and at most 180 days. (आप लर्निंग लाइसेंस जारी होने की तिथि से 30 दिन बाद और 180 दिनों के भीतर स्थायी ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं।)

Visit Sarathi Portal

Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your state.

Apply for DL

Click "Apply for Driving Licence" and enter your LL number.

Upload Documents

Upload Form 1A (if applicable), address proof, age proof, LL copy.

Book Driving Test Slot

Schedule your driving test appointment online at your local RTO code.

Appear for Test

Visit the RTO on the scheduled date with original documents.

Receive DL

After passing the test, your DL will be dispatched by post to your registered address.

DL Renewal (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस नवीनीकरण)

You can renew your licence up to 1 month before expiry. Please review our step-by-step driving licence renewal instructions to learn about grace periods, fees, and required forms. Late renewal attracts a ₹30 penalty. (आप अपने लाइसेंस की समाप्ति तिथि से 1 महीने पहले तक इसके नवीनीकरण के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं।)

If your licence expired more than 5 years ago, you must apply for a fresh DL — renewal is not available. (यदि आपका ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस 5 वर्ष से अधिक समय से समाप्त है, तो आपको नया लाइसेंस बनवाना होगा)।

Documents Needed

  • Current driving licence
  • Form 2 (Renewal Application)
  • Form 1 — Medical self-declaration
  • Form 1A — Required for transport vehicles
  • Applicable renewal fee

Key Points

  • Renewal applied within 30 days of expiry → effective from expiry date
  • Renewal applied after 30 days → effective from application date + ₹30 penalty
  • Transport vehicle holders must submit medical certificate
  • RTO visit may be required for biometric verification

Duplicate Driving Licence (डुप्लीकेट ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस)

Lost, damaged, or stolen DL? Apply for a duplicate online. (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस खो जाने, खराब होने या चोरी होने पर डुप्लीकेट लाइसेंस के लिए आवेदन करें।)

File an FIR (if lost/stolen)

Visit your nearest police station and file an FIR. Keep a copy.

Visit Parivahan Portal

Go to parivahan.gov.in → Driving Licence Related Services.

Select Duplicate DL

Choose "Apply for Duplicate DL" and enter your DL number and DOB.

Upload Documents

Upload Form 2, FIR copy (if lost), address proof, and photo.

Pay Fee & Book Appointment

Pay online and schedule a verification slot at your RTO.

Visit RTO

Carry original documents. Duplicate DL will be posted to your address.

International Driving Permit (IDP)

Valid for 1 year, allows you to drive in 168+ countries.

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Who Can Apply?

Any Indian citizen with a valid permanent Driving Licence and a confirmed foreign travel booking.

Documents Required

Valid DL, Passport, Visa, travel ticket/hotel booking, passport-size photos, Form 4A, and the applicable fee.

ℹ️ IDP applications are processed at your local RTO. Processing time is typically 1–3 working days.

Official Government Links, RTO Rules & Fees (आधिकारिक सरकारी लिंक, आरटीओ नियम और शुल्क 2026)

Reference guide to official Ministry endpoints, statutory fees under Rule 32, and legal driving mandates under the Motor Vehicles Act. (सड़क परिवहन मंत्रालय के आधिकारिक लिंक, आरटीओ नियम, और ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस सरकारी फीस की पूरी सूची हिंदी में।)

🌐 Official Government Portals & Directory (महत्वपूर्ण सरकारी वेबसाइटें)

  • Ministry of Road Transport (MoRTH): (सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय)
    Central apex body governing transport rules across India. (भारत में परिवहन नियमों का निर्धारण करने वाला मुख्य विभाग).
    Visit MoRTH Portal (morth.nic.in) →
  • Official Parivahan Sewa Dashboard: (आधिकारिक परिवहन सेवा)
    National registry for driving licences and vehicle RC lookup. (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस और आरसी का राष्ट्रीय डेटाबेस पोर्टल).
    Visit Parivahan Portal (parivahan.gov.in) →
  • Sarathi Portal (DL Application Hub): (सारथी ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस पोर्टल)
    Direct RTO engine panel to apply for Learner & Permanent licences. (लर्निंग लाइसेंस और स्थायी डीएल ऑनलाइन आवेदन करने का पैनल).
    Visit Sarathi Portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in) →
  • e-Challan Citizen Portal: (ई-चालान नागरिक सेवा)
    Check traffic violation penalties and settle fines online. (अपने वाहन का चालान ऑनलाइन देखें और भुगतान करें).
    Open eChallan Gateway (echallan.parivahan.gov.in) →

💰 Official Statutory RTO Fee Matrix (सरकारी लाइसेंस शुल्क सूची)

Under Rule 32 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMVR), the official fees payable at all state RTOs are: (केंद्रीय मोटर वाहन नियम के अंतर्गत निर्धारित सरकारी फीस निम्नानुसार है):

Service Type (सेवा का प्रकार) Fee (शुल्क ₹)
Issue of Learner's Licence (लर्निंग लाइसेंस जारी करना) ₹150
Learner's Licence Test Fee (लर्निंग लाइसेंस परीक्षा शुल्क) ₹50
Issue of Permanent Driving Licence (स्थायी डीएल जारी करना) ₹200
Permanent DL Driving Test Fee (आरटीओ ड्राइविंग टेस्ट शुल्क) ₹300
Driving Licence Renewal (समय पर डीएल नवीनीकरण) ₹200
Driving Licence Renewal (Late grace over - देरी से नवीनीकरण) ₹300
Issue of Duplicate DL (डुप्लीकेट ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस जारी करना) ₹200

⚖️ Statutory Driving Licence Laws & Penalties (सरकारी नियम और मोटर वाहन कानून जुर्माना)

  • Section 3, Motor Vehicles Act 1988: (धारा 3, मोटर वाहन अधिनियम)
    Strictly prohibits driving in any public place without an active, effective driving licence specific to the vehicle class. (बिना वैध लाइसेंस के सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर वाहन चलाना कानूनी रूप से वर्जित है)।
  • Rule 139, Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989: (नियम 139, डिजिटल दस्तावेजों की वैधता)
    Explicitly mandates traffic officers to accept digital documents stored in DigiLocker and mParivahan as legally equivalent to physical cards. (डिजीलॉकर और एमपरिवहन के दस्तावेज मूल कागजातों के समान ही मान्य हैं)।
  • Section 181, Driving Without Licence Penalty: (बिना लाइसेंस वाहन चलाने पर जुर्माना)
    Operating a motor vehicle without a valid licence now attracts a statutory fine of ₹5,000 (increased from ₹500 under the MVA Amendment Act) and/or up to 3 months in prison. (बिना लाइसेंस ड्राइविंग पर ₹5,000 का भारी जुर्माना लागू है)।
  • Personal LMV Validity Slabs (CMVR Rule 14): (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस वैधता नियम)
    LMV licences are valid for 20 years or until the holder turns 40. Slabs reduce to 10 years (ages 40-50), and then 5 years for ages 50+. Commercial transport permits are valid for 5 years. (निजी वाहनों के लिए डीएल 20 वर्ष या 40 साल की उम्र तक वैध रहता है)।

Download Driving Licence Forms

Get the latest Form 1, Form 2, and Form 1A for your DL application.

Go to Forms Directory →

Planning to get your first vehicle? (नया वाहन?)

Once you have your Driving Licence, the next step is calculating the RTO Road Tax for your dream car or bike. Check 2026 tax slabs instantly. If you encounter validation issues with your DL application, get in touch with our helpdesk for support.

Open Road Tax Calculator →

Explore More on VAHAN 4.0

This service is powered by the national RTO database. To learn more about how the centralized transport system works and to access a complete list of 50+ services, visit our comprehensive VAHAN 4.0 guide. You can also return to the Parivahan Bharat homepage to explore state-wise RTO directories and DL forms.

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