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Driving License (Licence)
The permanent licence that allows you to drive a motor vehicle on public roads in India. You get it after holding a learner's licence and passing a driving test.
The short answer
The permanent licence that allows you to drive a motor vehicle on public roads in India. You get it after holding a learner's licence and passing a driving test.
Source: transport.delhi.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driving test, per class of vehicle | ₹300 |
| Issue of driving licence | ₹200 |
| Smart card licence (extra) | ₹200 |
| Adding another class of vehicle | ₹500 |
Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- Log in to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in with your learner's licence number
- Apply for Driving Licence and pick the vehicle class
- Pay the test and licence fee online
- Book a driving test slot at the RTO
- Take the test in your own roadworthy vehicle with valid papers
- After passing, the licence is approved and the smart card is sent by post or collected
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | transport.delhi.gov.in₹300 test fee is already paid with the learner licence |
| Maharashtra | ₹716 per classChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAdding a class ₹1,016 |
| West Bengal | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Not officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load, check Sarathi for service charge |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹800 for one class (₹1,000 for two)Not officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inIncludes state service charge; retest ₹300 |
| Karnataka | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card) + road safety cessNot officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCess reported as ₹100 for 2W, ₹150 for car |
| Telangana | ₹1,000 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card + ₹300 service charge)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | transport.telangana.gov.inPostal charge extra (about ₹35) |
| Gujarat | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Not officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Not officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAdding a class ₹500; UP transport site blocked our checker |
| Bihar | ₹500 (₹300 test + ₹200 licence)Not officially verified Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.in₹200 more if a smart card is issued; adding a class ₹500 |
| Rajasthan | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAdding a class ₹500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹700 for one class (₹1,000 for two, ₹1,300 for three)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inIncludes test and ₹200 smart card; no web portal charge on a new licence. Adding a class ₹1,074 |
| Haryana | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAdding a class ₹500 |
| Chhattisgarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (cgtransport.gov.in) |
| Uttarakhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (transport.uk.gov.in) |
| Goa | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (goatransport.gov.in) |
| Chandigarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (chdtransport.gov.in) |
| Himachal Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (himachal.nic.in/transport) |
| Jammu and Kashmir | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online (jaktrans.nic.in) |
| Kerala | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
| Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
| Punjab | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
| Odisha | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
| Assam | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
| Jharkhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inApplied for on Sarathi. Central fee applies; the state's own charges are not listed online |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
Need it as a PDF? Follow the official download steps. Download driving licence and RC as PDF
Good to know
- If you complete a course at a government Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC), its Form 5B certificate exempts you from the RTO driving test (rules in force since July 2021, clarified in June 2024). A normal driving school certificate does not.
- Carry your learner's licence, vehicle RC, insurance and PUC to the test.
- States may add small service charges on top of the central fee.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Test on your booked slot. The card is issued after you pass, time varies by RTO
Not officially verified
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
Driving without a valid licence can bring a fine of ₹5,000, which the official government summary of the 2019 amendment confirms. Letting an unlicensed person drive your vehicle also carries a fine of ₹5,000. The Act also allows jail up to 3 months, but we could not load that line.
Law: Motor Vehicles Act 1988, sections 3, 180 and 181
Not officially verified Source
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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Failed the driving test | Practise and book the test again, you will pay the test fee again. |
| Learner licence is too new or has expired | Apply after 30 days of the learner licence and before it expires. |
| Medical form missing where needed | Upload the medical certificate. |
| Documents or photo not accepted | Upload clear copies of accepted proofs. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Name change affidavit
A sworn statement that your old and new names belong to the same person.
Free formatAddress proof declaration
A signed statement of where you live, for people who do not have a bill or rent agreement in their own name, for example people living with family or in a rented room.
Free formatLost document affidavit
A sworn statement that a document such as a PAN card, marksheet, RC book or licence has been lost, used when you apply for a duplicate.
Free formatCommon questions
Is the RTO driving test still needed after the June 2024 rules?
Yes, unless you hold a Form 5B certificate from an Accredited Driver Training Centre. Ordinary driving school certificates do not exempt you.
What happens if I fail the driving test?
You can retake it after 7 days by paying the test fee again, as long as your learner's licence is valid.
Can I get a digital driving licence?
Yes. A licence stored in DigiLocker or mParivahan is accepted as valid by traffic police.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Driving licence kaise banaye?
sarathi.parivahan.gov.in par apply karein. Steps: Log in to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in with your learner's licence number; Apply for Driving Licence and pick the vehicle class; Pay the test and licence fee online; Book a driving test slot at the RTO.
Driving licence banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Driving licence ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card); Uttar Pradesh: ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card); Bihar: ₹500 (₹300 test + ₹200 licence); Rajasthan: ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card); Madhya Pradesh: ₹700 for one class (₹1,000 for two, ₹1,300 for three); Haryana: ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card).
Driving licence ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Valid learner's licence, at least 30 days old; Form 4 application (filled online); Proof of age and address, e.g. Aadhaar; Recent passport size photo; Form 1A medical certificate if 40 or older, or for a transport vehicle; Form 5B certificate if you trained at an Accredited Driver Training Centre.
Driving licence kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Test on your booked slot. The card is issued after you pass, time varies by RTO.
Driving licence ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Check driving licence application status (Sarathi). Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Test on your booked slot. The card is issued after you pass, time varies by RTO.
Driving licence ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Driving licence ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Kanoon (Motor Vehicles Act 1988, sections 3, 180 and 181) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.
Sources: transport.rajasthan.gov.in transport.delhi.gov.in sarathi.parivahan.gov.in aaptaxlaw.com (secondary) aninews.in (secondary)
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