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.
Apply for fresh Learner's or Permanent licence via faceless Aadhaar route. (नया लाइसेंस ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें)
Track current status of your submitted RTO application in real-time. (डीएल आवेदन स्थिति की जांच करें)
Renew your expired driving card online before the grace period ends. (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस का नवीनीकरण)
Get verified, print-ready digital licence PDF stored via DigiLocker rules. (डीएल पीडीएफ डाउनलोड करें)
Lost or damaged your original physical card? Apply for instant duplicate reissue. (डुप्लीकेट डीएल आवेदन)
Schedule and reserve your automated track test slot online at local RTO. (ड्राइविंग टेस्ट स्लॉट बुकिंग)
Follow the complete legal timeline from your first Learner's application to speed post delivery.
Apply on Sarathi portal. Complete online Aadhaar KYC and pass the basic computer road rules test to get LL. (लर्निंग लाइसेंस)
Practice driving while displaying a red 'L' board on front/rear. LL remains valid for exactly 6 months. (गाड़ी चलाना सीखें)
After holding LL for 30 days, apply for a Permanent DL and schedule your RTO track test appointment online. (ड्राइविंग टेस्ट स्लॉट बुकिंग)
Appear at RTO with your vehicle, pass the track test. Approved DL is generated and dispatched via speed post. (लाइसेंस प्राप्ति)
Select your state to access localized online Sarathi services, state-specific fee charts, road rules, and RTO codes.
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।)
Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your State.
Click "Learner's Licence" → "Apply for LL."
Complete Form 2 with your personal details, upload documents.
Attempt our free interactive Learner's Licence Mock Test before taking the official online traffic rules & road signs knowledge test.
Pay the applicable LL fee online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card).
After approval, download your Learner's Licence from the portal.
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।)
Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your state.
Click "Apply for Driving Licence" and enter your LL number.
Upload Form 1A (if applicable), address proof, age proof, LL copy.
Schedule your driving test appointment online at your local RTO code.
Visit the RTO on the scheduled date with original documents.
After passing the test, your DL will be dispatched by post to your registered address.
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।)
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।)
Visit your nearest police station and file an FIR. Keep a copy.
Go to parivahan.gov.in → Driving Licence Related Services.
Choose "Apply for Duplicate DL" and enter your DL number and DOB.
Upload Form 2, FIR copy (if lost), address proof, and photo.
Pay online and schedule a verification slot at your RTO.
Carry original documents. Duplicate DL will be posted to your address.
Valid for 1 year, allows you to drive in 168+ countries.
Any Indian citizen with a valid permanent Driving Licence and a confirmed foreign travel booking.
Valid DL, Passport, Visa, travel ticket/hotel booking, passport-size photos, Form 4A, and the applicable fee.
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।)
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 |
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.