The Driving Licence or DL is one of the most important and valid identity proofs recognized by the Government of India. The document certifies the fact that the individual holding it is qualified and authorized to drive in India. In order to drive a vehicle in India, it is mandatory to have a DL.
If you wish to apply for a Driving License online, you can go to the official website the RTO and download the form. Submit the form along with along the documents that might be required during this process. You will be issued a Learning License after you successfully pass the first test at the RTO. One month later, when you apply for another test and pass that too, you will get your Driving Licence.
Procedure for Applying New Driving Licence Online
Applicants who wish to apply for a new driving licence online can do so by visiting the Sarathi website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Select the 'New Driving Licence' option from the 'Sarathi Services' column on the homepage.
A new page will open containing instructions on the online application process. On reading through the instructions, download the form to a computer and proceed to fill in the details requested.
Online Application Process
The process for filling out an online application for a Learner's Licence or Driving License is as follows:
- Visit the sarathi website and download the online application form.
- Fill in the form as per the instructions on screen and click on 'Submit'.
- In the case of minor applicants, the form is to be printed out and Part D is to be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian at the nearest RTO.
- Upload the documents to be submitted along with the application form (proof of age, proof of address, learner's licence number).
- A Web Application Number will be generated after submission, which can be used to track the status of the application.
- Once the application has been processed, a notification will be sent via SMS.
Online Application Form (Form 9)
Part A:
The following details are to be entered on the form:
- Type of License (Learner's or Driving License)
- State (select from drop down menu)
- Name of RTO/DTO (select from drop down menu)
- Applicant's name- first name, middle name and surname
- Gender
- Date of birth (in dd/mm/yyyy format)
- Place of birth (optional)
- Country by birth
- Email address (optional)
- Name of either father/husband/guardian in full
- Permanent address proof (copy is to be enclosed along with form)
- Present address
- Citizenship status (by birth/naturalization/registration/descent/non-Indian)
- Educational qualification
- Identification marks (optional)
- Blood group
Part B
The next part of the form contains information regarding the type of vehicle the applicant is seeking a licence to drive.
The applicant can list up to 19 vehicle types for which he/she is seeking a licence. The type of licence (learner's licence or driving licence) as well as a description of the type of vehicle are to be mentioned.
The Registration Certificate number is to be mentioned.
Part C
The enclosures the applicant is submitting along with the application are to be listed here. The enclosure documents to be submitted are proof of the applicant's address, identity and age, learner's license or driving licence issued to the applicant, along with details such as the registering RTO and the date of issue.
Part D
This section consists of declarations that the applicant has submitted the necessary documents and enclosures if they apply to him/her, such as the medical fitness certificate, licence documents, proof of exemptions etc.
Part E
This section pertains to those applying for Learner's Licence and contains a document providing the parent/guardian's permission for their ward to apply for a Learner's Licence. This is applicable in cases where the applicant is between the ages of 16-18 years at the time of application.
The section is to be signed in the presence of the Licensing Authority by the parent/guardian.
On completion of the form and after reviewing the information, the applicant can submit the form online by clicking on the 'Submit' button at the end of the form.
On submission, an auto-generated Web Application Number will appear on screen. Note the number for future reference and to check the status of the application.
Documents Required To Be Submitted For Driving Licence (DL)
The following list of documents are to be submitted along with the application form (form 9):
- Learner's Licence.
- Proof of address: Any one of the following document can be submitted as proof of address-
- Ration card.
- Passport.
- Voter's identity card (EPIC Card).
- Life insurance policy.
- Utility bills like electricity, telephone bill, gas bill.
- State or Central Government issued payslip.
- Proof of age: any one of the following can be submitted as proof of age-
- PAN card.
- School matriculation certificate.
- Voter's identity card (EPIC card).
- Passport.
- Birth certificate.
- Driving school certificate (for transport vehicle driving licence applicants).
- All documents pertaining to the vehicle to be used for the driving test.
- Passport-sized photograph.
Why Should You Apply for Driving Licence (DL) online?
It is ideal to apply for your DL online, as it is more convenient and takes lesser amount of time than going through the entire process manually. You can simply download the license application form from the internet and furnish it with all the necessary documents after filling up the form duly. Once this process is conducted smoothly, you need to sit for a written test and interview, and clear it to successfully obtain the licence.
Please note that online registration for LL is only for vehicles which are used for personal use and not for commercially transport purposes. In a single online application form the applicant can apply for LL for more than one category of vehicle. The preliminary test is common for all vehicles irrespective of the category of vehicle for which the LL is applied.
To apply for a Driving Licence, applicants have to first apply for a Learner's Licence. The applicant has to meet the following conditions to apply for a Learner's licence:
- Applicant has to over the age of 16 years for two wheeler licence and 18 years for four wheeler licence.
- Learner's licence holders can apply for a driving licence 30 days after the issue of their Learner's licence.
- Learner's licence holders have to apply for a driving licence within 180 days (6 months) of their Learner's Licence being issued.
Process for Applying Learner's Licence Online
Applicants who wish to apply for a Learner's Licence need not brave the long queues at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) anymore, but can fill out the form and submit their application online. With the introduction of the online Learner's Licence application, applicants can fill out the form and submit it as well as book their driving test appointment, all from the comfort of their home.
To apply online, applicants can visit their state/Union territory's Regional Transport Authority website and submit their application.
They can also visit the Sarathi website managed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Documents To Be Submitted for Applying Learner's Licence
The following documents are to be uploaded along with the application form:
- Physical Fitness Declaration (form 1).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Medical certificate (form 1-A).
- Proof of address: any one of the following can be submitted towards proof of address-
- Passport.
- Ration card.
- Life Insurance policy.
- Voter's identity card.
- Affidavit sworn before a Public Notary or a Judicial Magistrate.
- Proof of age: any of the following can be submitted towards proof of age-
- Passport.
- Voter's identity card.
- Birth certificate.
- School matriculation certificate.
- Life insurance policy.
- Affidavit sworn before a Public Notary or Magistrate.
Learner's Licence Test Slot Booking
Booking a test slot for a learner's licence can also be done online through the Sarathi website. Applicants whose applications forms have been processed will receive a notification regarding the same. Following this, they can book a test slot on the website.
Applicants from the following states cannot book a slot for their Learner's Licence tests through the Sarathi website:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Haryana
- Jharkhand
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Tripura
Applicants from these states and Union Territories will have to visit the website of the Regional Transport Authority in their state and book a slot.
For applicants from other states, they will have to follow the below mentioned procedure:
- Visit the Sarathi website.
- On the homepage, click on the Online Slot Booking option under the Sarathi Services column.
- Click on 'LL Slot Booking' on the tab that opens and select 'LL Test for Online Applications'.
- Enter the Web Application Number and the applicant's date of birth (in dd/mm/yyyy format)
- A calendar with the available slots will open in a new tab. Select the date and check for availability before confirming the appointment.
- Click 'confirm', whereupon an acknowledgement will be displayed on screen.
- The applicant is to be present at the test centre at the appointed time with the original documents and the acknowledgement.
Fees for DL and LL:
You can pay the fee either through SBI challan or Online. The fees for the different categories of licence are given below:
| Type of Licence | Fee (in Rupees) | *Revised Fee – January - 2017 |
| Learner’s Licence | Rs. 30 - Rs. 75 per licence | Rs.150.00 |
| Driving Licence | Rs.40.00 | Rs.200.00 |
| Driving licence for commercial vehicle | Rs.250.00 | Rs.600.00 |
| International Driving Licence fee | Rs.500.00 | Rs.1,000.00 |
| DL Renewal Fee | Rs.50.00 | Rs.200.00 |
| LL Renewal Fee | Rs.40.00 | Rs.200.00 |
Difference Between Driving Licence (DL) and Learner's Licence (LL)
In India, there are two types of Driving Licences issued. These are Learner's Licence and Permanent Licence. The validity of Learner's Licence only for six months, and is given to people who wish to start learning to drive or ride a vehicle. An individual can obtain a permanent DL on passing written and practical exams, and only after a month of issuance of the initial learner's licence. Thus, one can apply for a DL only after getting a learner's licence. There needs to be a gap of one month between the two applications.
Do's and Don'ts
- DO check the form once you have filled it in for errors or omissions.
- DO carry the original documents with you when you go for your driving test.
- DO remember that a Learner's Licence is valid only for 6 months.
- DON'T submit fraudulent documents along with your application as you will be liable for penal action.
- DON'T forget to attach a copy of your Learner's Licence when applying for a Driving Licence.
- DON'T drive or ride (this includes while practicing) without a valid licence or documentation with you at all times.
- In case of Learner's Licence holders, DON'T ride or drive without a licence holder present. Being caught driving/riding alone could disqualify you from obtaining a Driving Licence.
FAQ's on DL/LL:
- What is the validity of a Learner's Licence?A Learner's Licence is valid for a period of 6 months from the date of issue.
- Is a Learner's Licence issued in Delhi valid across India?Yes, a Learner's Licence issued in any state or Union territory is valid throughout the country for the duration of licence validity. The holder has to be accompanied by a licence holder when driving or riding at all times.
- How can I pay the processing fee for my Driving Licence?If you reside in Uttar Pradesh, you can pay the fee for your Driving Licence through the Sarathi website. For applicants from other states, you will have to pay the fee at the RTO when taking your driving test.
- What are the documents to be submitted pertaining to my car when I am applying for a Driving Licence?You will have to submit the following details pertaining to your car when applying for a driving licence:
- Registration certificate
- Car insurance proof
- Fitness certificate (for transport vehicles)
- Tax payment proof
- Is a medical certificate compulsory when applying for a licence?If you are applying for a Learner's Licence, it is compulsory to submit a medical certificate at the time of application.If you are applying for a Driving Licence, it is not compulsory unless you are above 50 years of age.If you are applying for a Driving Licence for a commercial or transport vehicle, it is compulsory.
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