In India, holding a valid driving licence is mandatory for operating any motor vehicle. You can now submit your online application for a new learner’s licence (LL) and a full driving licence (DL) through the official Sarathi Parivahan portal. Furthermore, a driving licence acts as a recognized government identity document, which is useful when applying for other services like a passport or an Aadhaar card.
As per the regulations established by the central government, you must first obtain a learner’s licence to become eligible for a permanent driving licence. Once you have held your learner’s licence for at least 30 days, you are permitted to apply for your driving licence. The government has streamlined this process via the Sarathi Parivahan website. While the issuance of licences is generally handled at the state level, the central government has simplified the overall application workflow.
Apply Online for a New Learner’s Driving Licence in India
To obtain a learner's licence online, applicants should visit the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Sarathi portal and complete four specific steps. The stages for the Learner’s Licence (LLR) and Driving Licence (DL) application process are outlined below:
1. Enter Applicant Details on the Sarathi Parivahan Portal
Follow these steps to complete your application for a new learner’s licence in India:
- Start by visiting the official Sarathi Parivahan website at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
- On the homepage, navigate to the "Apply Online" menu. Choose the "New Learners Licence" option to see the five-stage application process. Review the provided guidelines and click "Continue" to access the application form.
- Select the option indicating that the "applicant does not hold a driving/learner licence" and click "Submit" to move forward to the application form.