How to Apply for Driving License Online?

People of all age love to drive a motor vehicle as it has made travelling easier and comfortable. Today people are no longer dependent on public transport as buying a car has now become easy with the easy availability of car loans. However, before one takes their car on the road, owning a driving license is extremely important as driving a car without a valid driving license is illegal. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 clearly states that no individual can drive a vehicle on the Indian roads without a valid driving license. The first step towards getting a driving license is to get a learning license. Once the applicant has received the learning license, he can apply for a driving license online too. Today many state and city RTO offices offer online driving license services that lets an individual apply for a DL online.

A vehicle insurance is mandatory for every vehicle as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

Age proof:

• Birth Certificate
• Voter’s ID card
• School leaving certificate
• Pan card
• assport

Address proof:

• Passport
• Life insurance policy
• Ration card • Electricity bill, telephone bill, etc.

Other documents:

• Original learner’s license
• Application form no.4
• 3 passport size photographs

Eligibility for Obtaining a Driving License Online in India

Here are a few eligibility requirements a driving license applicant should comply with in order to apply for a DL online in India.

• The driving license applicant should hold a learning license.
• The driving license applicant should be above the age of 18 years to obtain a license for a motorcycle with gear.
• To obtain a driving license for a motorcycle without gear, the applicant should be above the age of 16 years.
• To obtain a driving license for a commercial vehicle, the applicant should be above the age of 20 years and should hold a training certificate from a government training school or one that is affiliated with the state government.
• Application for a permanent driving license can be made after 30 days or within 180 days from the date of issue of issuance of the learner’s license .

Prior to getting a driving license, it is important for an individual to hold a driving license only after which he would be able to apply for a learning license.

Here is how you can apply for learning license online in India.

• Visit Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website- parivahan.gov.in
• Click on online services and then select driving license related services
• You will then be directed to parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice13/stateSelection.do
• Select the name of your state
• Click on apply online and select new learning license
• Click on continue
• Fill the application details
• Upload the required documents
• Upload photograph and signature, if required
• Book a slot for the LL test
• Pay the LL application fees
• Once you have booked the appointment, visit the RTO to give the LL test
• The learning license is issued to the applicant on passing the test

Few states and city RTOs in India do not have the online application facility