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How to Apply for a Driving Licence in India: Step by Step Process

A driving licence in India is issued by your state transport department, and the application runs through the national Sarathi portal at sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. The…

Takes
A learner licence is issued after you pass the online test. A permanent driving licence can be applied for after 30 days and within 180 days from the date the learner licence was issued
Costs
Fees are prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and are paid online on Sarathi when you apply. The amount depends on the licence class, the service and state level charges, and the portal shows the exact figure before payment
Authority
State Transport Department, through the Regional Transport Office and the Sarathi portal