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Driving licence

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We fill the forms, book your slot on the Sarathi portal and tell you exactly what to bring on test day. You only come in for the parts the RTO needs you for.

Not sure what applies to you? Send us a photo of your RC or licence and we’ll tell you.

Who this is for

Is this you?

  • First-time learners (bike, car or both)
  • Licence holders whose DL is expiring or has expired
  • Changing address, adding a vehicle class or getting a duplicate DL

Documents

What to keep ready

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Typical documents. Exact requirements vary by vehicle and case, and we confirm your final list on WhatsApp.

Learner's licence

  • Age & address proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, SSLC certificate or birth certificate; one document can cover both)
  • Photo and signature
  • Form 2: LL application (we fill this on Sarathi)
  • Form 1: self-declaration of physical fitness
  • Form 1A: medical certificate from a doctor, if you are over 40 or applying for a transport vehicle
  • Parent’s consent if you are 16–18 (gearless two-wheeler only)

Permanent licence (after LL)

  • Your learner's licence (at least 30 days old, valid for 6 months)
  • Age and address proof
  • The vehicle you will take the test on, same class as the licence, with valid RC, insurance and PUC
  • For a transport (yellow-board) licence: Form 5 driving-school certificate and Form 1A

Renewal

  • Your current driving licence
  • Address proof
  • Passport-size photos
  • Form 1A medical certificate if you are over 40

Not sure which list applies to you? Send us a photo of your documents on WhatsApp and we’ll check.

Steps

How it goes

  1. Message us

    Tell us whether you need a learner’s licence, a new DL or a renewal. We send you the document list.

  2. We apply for you

    We fill in the application on Sarathi, pay the government fee with you and book the earliest suitable slot.

  3. You take the test

    LL test first; the driving test at the RTO after at least 30 days. We brief you on what the inspector checks.

  4. Track & confirm

    After the RTO approves, the smart-card licence is posted to you. We track it and update you on WhatsApp.

How long it takes. Learner's licence: a few days, depending on slot availability. Permanent DL: at least 30 days after your LL, then the test and dispatch.

Questions

Driving licence: common questions

Can you get me a licence without a test?

No. The RTO conducts every test, and nobody can skip it legitimately. We handle the paperwork and help you prepare properly for the test.

What is the minimum age?

16 for a gearless two-wheeler up to 50cc (with a parent’s consent), 18 for a geared bike or car, and 20 for a transport vehicle licence.

My licence expired. Can I still renew it?

Yes. Renewing within the grace period is simpler; if it has lapsed for a long time the RTO may ask you to retake the test. Send us a photo of your DL and we will tell you which case applies.

I don’t know how to drive yet.

Join our driving school. Bike and car courses include practice on real roads and test preparation.

Send us a photo of your RC or licence. We’ll tell you what’s needed.

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Free to ask. We reply with the document list and the total cost before you commit to anything.