Apply for Learning Licence online?

The procedure for applying for learning licence can be huge headache. One needs to own a valid driving licence (DL) to freely drive motor vehicle on Indian roads. But, before obtaining it, an applicant must obtain a Learner’s Licence (LL). This is a provisional licence valid in all over India,that expires after six months from the date of issue. It allows an applicant to practice and learn driving. If you wish you can apply easily for your learning licence on your own with the help of India Driving Licence

RTO Exam

Learner’s licences are granted without having to take a road test. You only need to take a knowledge test. The RTO exam (objective type) will check your understanding of both road regulations and driving safety signals.

Download free Sample questions of RTO exam for free

Don’t fail in this exam as it is compulsory to secure 60% to get learning licence.

Documents required for learning licence

1	Age Proof (Any one)	Passport, Birth Certificate, SSLC Certificate or Photo ID by State/Central Government etc	Compulsory
2	Address Proof ( Any One)	Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Passport, a telephone or electricity bill or EPIC Card.	Compulsory
3	Self Declaration ( Form-1)	Form 1: Self declaration of medical fitness. Note: It is a simple form which needs to be filled. Contains basic information about self. This form can be downloaded easily whose link will be shared in PDF. Also, one can search it easily on Google by typing "Form1 Self declaration form Licence". You can download the form. Take a print and fill it up and save a soft copy of filled up form. This filled up form is required to be uploaded online.	Compulsory
	*Form 1-A ( Medical Certificate by Government Doctor)	Only If Age is 50 years or above, then a medical fitness certificate is also required. It has to be certified by doctor. OR If One is applying for transport Licence, then it is required. If Age is less than 50 years and applying for learning license of Two wheeler or Light motor vehicle (Eg. Car). This Form is not required.	Compulsory
4	Scanned Copy of Photo and Signature	Photo & Signature Optional: Only required for few states	Optional
5	Parental Consent Form	*Only required if applicant age is less than 18 years.	Optional

Age Eligibility for Learning Licence

If Age <16 years: One cannot apply for learning licence
If Age>16 years but less than 18 years: One can apply for vehicles less than 50cc
If Age >=18 years: One apply for learning licence for 2 wheeler/4 wheeler non transport vehicle

Check your driving licence type at:

Class of vehicle	Full Form	Meaning	Example
MC 50CC (Motorcycle 50cc)	Motor Cycle with less than 50CC	Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 50 cc or less	Moped, Luna
MCWOG	Motorcycle Without Gear (Non Transport)	Motorcycles with any engine capacity, but without gears, including mopeds and scooters	Activa, Scooty etc
MCWG	Motorcycle With Gear (Non Transport)	Motorcycles with any engine capacity, including mopeds and scooters( If one is selecting MCWG, it automatically includes vehicles which are gearless ie MCWOG)	Pulsor, Hero Honda etc
LMV-NT(LMV)	Light Motor Vehicle	Light motor vehicles that are used for non-transport purposes	Alto, Swift Dzire, Honda City, Innova, etc.
MGV	Motor Goods vehicle	It means medium passenger motor vehicle" means any public service vehicle or private service vehicle, or educational institution bus other than a motor cycle, invalid carriage, light motor vehicle or heavy passenger motor vehicle
HMV	Heavy Motor Vehicle	It means any goods carriage the gross vehicle weight of which, or a tractor or a road-roller the unladen weight of either of which, exceeds 12,000 kilograms;	Buses, Trucks, and Cranes etc

Online Apply

Visit the Sarathi Parivahan website (parivahan.gov.in) to apply online. To apply for learning licence online one can also take help of indiadrivinglicence.com to understand and apply instantly so that learning licence application is not rejected.

Different Driving licence online forms

Form 1 Self declaration
- This is self-declaration form (Form 1), which need to be filled by the applicant. Tick on Yes/No. No need of doctor for filling this form.
Form 2
- It is Driving Licence Application Form. Download
Medical Certificate Form 1a
- Required only if Age of Applicant is above 50 years. To be filled by Doctor
What is Parental Consent Form?
- It is only required in case applicant age is more than 16 years but less than 18 years of age. The form has to be signed by guardian to give parental consent for issuing learning licence to minor. In case of any accident/damage guardian can be held responsible. Download parental consent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the period of validity of Learner's licence?
- Learner's licence is valid for the period of 6 Months. The permanent licence should be applied for, after 30 days and before 6 Months from the date of issue of the learner's licence.
How to apply for Learning Licence?
- Apply online for learning licence. Get complete information on. https://indiadrivinglicence.com/
Is it compulsory to have a medical certificate for obtaining a learner's licence?
- An applicant for the grant of a non transport vehicle (Bike, Car etc) driving licence under the age of 50 years do not require a medical certificate. However, those applicants who are over 50 yrs. of age must produce a medical certificate in Form - 1A.
  All applicants for the grant of driving licence to drive transport vehicle (Bus, Truck etc) are required to produce a medical certificate. (Download medical certificate)

Will I Be Asked To Drive A Vehicle For Learner's Licence?

No, you shall not have to undergo a driving test at this stage.

Is there any age restrictions for obtaining learner's licence?
- The applicant shall have attaining the age of 16 years in case of motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc (motor cycle without gear).
  The consent/declaration of the parents/guardian is necessary and shall be signed before the Licencing authority.
  The applicant shall have completed the age of 18 years in case of motor cycle with gear or light motor vehicle.
  In case of transport vehicles one year driving experience of light motor vehicle.
What is the Subject in the Preliminary Test?
- Traffic signs, traffic signals and rules of the road regulations made under section 118 of Motor Vehicles Act.
  Duties of driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in death or bodily injury of a person or damage to property of a third party.
  Precautions to be taken while passing un-manned railway crossing and The Documents he should carry with him while driving a vehicle
What if FAILED in the preliminary test?
- Application along with documents will be returned to the failed applicant and he can reappear for test on the next day onwards.
Is it compulsory to obtain Driving Training from a Motor Driving School?
- No, in case of private or non-commercial vehicles, it is not compulsory.
- However, in case of commercial vehicles, it is compulsory because the Motor Driving School has to issue Form No.5 for commercial driving licence.
Will I Be Asked To Drive A Vehicle For Learner's Licence?
- Ans. No, you shall not have to undergo a driving test at this stage.
How Does The Learner's Licence Authorized Me To Drive?
- Ans: It allows you to learn driving with a regular and experienced driver of your choice. If you want to drive a motor car or a two-wheeler, this should be along with a friend, relative or an instructor of a driving school who holds a valid driving licence. If you wish to become a professional driver and drive commercial, passenger or goods vehicles, you will have to get yourself trained at a driving school duly recognized by the Transport Department.
Is A Learner's Licence Valid For Whole Of India?
- Ans. Yes, it is valid throughout India.
  Don’t waste your time. Apply yourself instantly for learning licence https://indiadrivinglicence.com/. Drive your 2 Wheeler and 4 wheeler with driving licence in your hand.