How to apply for Driving Licence & RC
MoRTH · Parivahan (Sarathi / Vahan) · official link, documents, fee & step-by-step — free, no middleman
Licence to drive, plus vehicle registration (RC) and other RTO services.
Issued by
MoRTH · Parivahan (Sarathi / Vahan)
Who it’s for
Learner from 16 (gearless) / 18; permanent licence after the learner stage.
Fee
Learner ≈ ₹150 · Licence ≈ ₹200+
Timeline
Learner same day; licence 1–3 weeks
Apply
Online or in person
Helpline
1800-120-0151
↗ Official portal — parivahan.gov.in
Documents you need
- Aadhaar / address proof
- Age proof
- Passport-size photos
- Learner licence (for permanent)
How to apply
- On Parivahan Sarathi, apply for a Learner’s Licence and take the online test.
- After the learner period, book a driving test slot.
- Pass the driving test at the RTO.
- The permanent licence is printed and dispatched; track it online.
This service is free or low-cost on the official government portal — you don’t need a paid agent or middleman.