According to the law, you must have a third–party car insurance along with a valid driving license before driving your vehicle on Indian roads. Only people above 18 years of age can apply for a driving license. If you are above 18 years and plan to apply for a driving license, it is essential to understand a few things about the process before gathering the documents required for driving license. For instance, you cannot apply for a permanent driving license directly.

You first need to secure a learner’s license and then apply for a permanent driving license. The learner’s license is an MCQ test that is digitally conducted by the RTO authority. This exam has about 15 questions that you need to answer. You said to have passed the test if you correctly answered more than nine questions. Once you get your learner’s license, you can only apply for a permanent license after a month.

What documents required for driving license?

You need the following records to apply for a driving license in India:

• Your age proof (Submit one of the following documents)

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • 10th class mark sheet
  • Transfer certificate with your date of birth printed on it.

• Your current address proof (If you are applying for a license in a state other than your home state)

  • Rental agreement and electricity bill

• Your permanent address proof (Submit one of the following)

  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Electricity bill (issued in your name)
  • Ration Card
  • LIC bond
  • Voters ID Card

• Additional requirements for the application process

  • Application form
  • 6 passport sized photographs for the application for a learner’s license
  • 1 passport–sized photograph for the application for a permanent license
  • Application Fees
  • If you are above the age of 40, you also need to submit a medical certificate – Form 1 and 1A that a government doctor issue.

Now that you know the documents required for driving license, the next thing you need to know is how to apply for a permanent driving license in India. Once you have your learner’s license, you can apply for the permanent license directly from the official government website. Alternatively, you can also visit the RTO with all the required documents to initiate the process.

How to apply for a driving license online?

Once you have all the documents required for driving license, you can follow the steps listed below to complete the application process online:

• Step 1

  Visit the official Parivahan website by clicking here.

• Step 2

  Click on the online services tab and select “Driving Licence Related Services”.

• Step 3

  Select the state from which you to apply for the license.

• Step 4

  Select the “Apply for Driving Licence” option.

• Step 5

  Fill in your details such as name, mobile number, address, etc.

• Step 6

  Upload the documents required for driving license.

• Step 7

  Pay the application fee.

• Step 8

  Book a time slot during which you can go to give the driving test.

• Step 9

  Appear for the test as per the booking.

• Step 10

  Your permanent driving license will be delivered to your current residential address if you pass the test.