Kaise KareinHow to apply for a learner's licence online
Apply for a learner's licence on the Sarathi Parivahan portal, pass the test on road rules, and start learning to drive legally.
Checked on 11 November 2026. Fees, forms and steps change. Confirm on the official website before you pay. This is not a government website, and we do not process any application.
What you need
- You must be at least 18 for a car or a motorcycle with gears (16 for a motorcycle without gears up to 50 cc, with a parent's consent)
- A proof of age and a proof of address; Aadhaar serves as both
- A passport-size photograph and your signature, scanned
- A medical certificate from a doctor if you are above 40 or are applying for a transport vehicle
Steps
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Fee
The central fee was reported as ₹150 for a learner's licence for each class of vehicle, plus ₹50 for the test. States may add small charges. The portal shows the total before you pay.
Good to know
- A learner's licence is valid for six months. You can apply for the permanent driving licence after 30 days and before the six months end.
- While learning, display an "L" sign on the vehicle and have a person with a permanent licence sitting with you.
- Prepare for the test from the road signs and rules given on the portal or in your state transport department's booklet.
- Use only the address ending in parivahan.gov.in. Driving schools and agents may help, but you do not need them to apply.
- For the permanent licence there is a separate fee and a driving test at the RTO or at an accredited driver training centre.
Official website
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