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Driving Licence Services
Apply for a learner licence, permanent licence, renewal or duplicate.
About this service
A driving licence is issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 through the Sarathi portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Services include learner licence, permanent licence after the driving test, renewal, duplicate issue, and addition of vehicle classes.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 16+ for gearless two-wheelers, 18+ for cars and geared vehicles, and 20+ for transport vehicles. A learner licence held for at least 30 days is required before the permanent licence test.
How to apply
Apply on the Sarathi portal, upload photo, signature, identity, address and age proofs, book a slot at the RTO, pass the learner test and then the driving test. Licences are dispatched after approval.
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Required documents
- Proof of date of birthBirth certificate, school certificate, passport or PAN card.
- Passport-size photographRecent colour photograph as per portal specifications.
- Proof of addressUtility bill, bank passbook, rent agreement or municipal holding receipt.
- Proof of identityPassport, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence or government photo ID.
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