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How to get a learner's licence on Parivahan Sarathi

Apply for a learner's licence on Sarathi, pay the state fee and pass the learner's test online or at the RTO.

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Official source · Parivahan – FAQ — parivahan.gov.in
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Time needed
LL valid 6 months; DL after 30 days
Cost
Fee set by your state; shown before payment

Step by step

  1. Choose your state

    Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your state.

  2. Apply for a new LL

    Under Learner's License, choose Application for New Learners License and fill the form. The flow can differ from state to state.

  3. Upload documents, photo and signature

    Upload the documents, photo and signature where your state allows it online.

  4. Pay the fee

    Pay online, or at the RTO cash counter where online payment is not enabled.

  5. Take the learner's test

    Where available, take the online test (STALL) with your application number, date of birth and password. Otherwise visit the RTO on your slot with originals and the fee slip.

  6. Download the LL

    After passing, download your learner's licence from Sarathi.

Documents needed

  • Proof of age
  • Proof of address
  • Form 1 (self-declaration of medical fitness)
  • Photo and signature

Common questions

What if I fail the test?

Pay the retest fee and book a fresh slot. Parivahan says a retest can be taken after 7 days.

Is there a practice test?

Yes. Sarathi has a Mock Test for Learners' License in the Learner License menu.

My LL expired. Can I renew it?

No. An expired learner's licence cannot be renewed — apply for the driving licence before it expires.

Can I do it without visiting the RTO?

In some states, yes. The learner's licence is among the services the Government allowed fully online with Aadhaar authentication, on a voluntary basis; Sarathi says the online test is available in some states only.

Official source

Key points

  • A learner's licence (LL) is valid for 6 months.
  • You can apply for a driving licence 30 days after getting the LL.
  • Minimum age: 16 for a gearless motorcycle (MCWOG), 18 for a geared motorcycle or car, 20 for transport vehicles.
  • Some states offer an online, Aadhaar-based test from home; others test at the RTO.

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