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Driving Licence (DL)
What It Is:
An official government document issued under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 authorizing an individual to drive a motor vehicle of specified categories on public roads in India.
Regional Transport Office (RTO) / District Transport Office (DTO) under State Transport Departments.
State Transport Departments & Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
Parivahan Sewa (Sarathi Portal)
Official Purpose & Who Generally Needs It
Legal authorization for operating two-wheelers, light motor vehicles, or commercial transport vehicles, as well as authoritative age and identity proof nationwide.
- Any individual wishing to operate motor vehicles on public roads in India
- Persons aged 16+ for gearless 50cc two-wheelers
- Persons aged 18+ for Light Motor Vehicles (cars/motorcycles)
- Persons aged 20+ for commercial transport vehicles
Common Supporting Documents Required
General statutory proofs accepted across state and central application gateways.
- Birth Certificate
- Class 10 School Certificate
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
- Passport
- Electricity bill
- Registered house agreement
- Form 1A Medical Fitness Certificate (for applicants over 40 years or commercial licences)
- Learner's Licence Number
General Application & Issuance Process
Standard operational workflow for obtaining Driving Licence (DL) via designated channels.
Apply for Learner's Licence (LL)
Submit Form 2 on the Parivahan Sarathi portal and pass the online computer-based road rules test.
Mandatory Learning Period
Hold the valid Learner's Licence for at least 30 days before booking the permanent driving licence driving test.
Book Slot for Practical Driving Test
Book a test slot at the local RTO or Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT) via the Sarathi portal.
Take Practical Driving Test at RTO
Demonstrate vehicle control and traffic compliance before the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI).
Licence Issuance & Digital Access
Upon passing, the physical smart-card Driving Licence is mailed via post and becomes accessible on DigiLocker / mParivahan.
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Related Government Departments & Ministries
All DepartmentsMinistry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the apex union body for formulating and administering rules, regulations, and laws relating to road transport, national highway infrastructure development, and motor vehicle safety standards across India.
View Department Profile →AuthoritiesNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
NHAI is an autonomous statutory authority created under the NHAI Act 1988, responsible for the development, maintenance, and toll management of over 50,000 km of National Highways and Expressways across India.
View Department Profile →Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Clarifications
Q: Can I drive with a Learner's Licence alone?
No. Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, an LL holder can only drive if accompanied by a person holding a valid permanent driving licence, and an 'L' board must be displayed on the vehicle.
Q: Is digital DL on DigiLocker legally valid?
Yes. As per MoRTH notifications, digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates presented via DigiLocker or mParivahan apps are legally valid on par with physical cards for police and enforcement inspection.