{"id":18851,"date":"2022-05-19T11:34:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T06:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=18851"},"modified":"2022-05-19T12:43:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T07:13:08","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-learners-licence-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/how-to-apply-for-a-learners-licence-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for a learner’s licence in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A driving license is a legal document under governmental authority that permits a person to drive on roads. These licenses can be of different types \u2013 for individuals who drive cars and bikes for personal use and for those who drive heavy vehicles for commercial purposes. There is also a different DL for getting an international license to drive valid in foreign nations. All these types of licenses come with their own eligibility criteria and validity period. They can be renewed once expired. A permanent license is issued only if the driver is above 18 years of age and has successfully passed the driving test. While the applicant is at the learning stage, s\/he is issued a learner\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

What is a Learner\u2019s License?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A learner\u2019s license is issued when the applicant is at a learning stage. Driving without a license is punishable and hence, people apply for one right when they are learning to drive. They need legal approval to be allowed to drive and hence, they can apply at the nearest Regional Transport Authority\/Office (RTA\/RTO). Once an applicant has learned to drive, s\/he can apply for a permanent license provided s\/he is 18 years of age. One can apply for a permanent license 30 days after obtaining a learner\u2019s license. A learner\u2019s license can be issued to those below 18 years of age but above 16 years and is valid for 6 months.<\/p>\n

A learning license will have personal details like the name and age of the learner, a photograph, and a rubber stamp with the signature of the authority in charge. It will mention the type of DL it is and will be labeled as Learner\u2019s License.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/span><\/h2>\n

To apply for a learner\u2019s license, one must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n

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  • The applicant must be 16 years of age or older<\/li>\n
  • As long as one is a learner, one can only drive vehicles that are non-gear and with an engine capacity of 50 CC<\/li>\n
  • The learner must get the consent of the guardian\/parent<\/li>\n
  • The learning license holder must drive under supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Documents Required to Apply for Learner\u2019s License<\/span><\/h2>\n

    You need to fill the form for the learning license and pay the due fees for the same. Apart from this, the documents required to apply for a learner are listed below-<\/p>\n

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    1. Identity Proofs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      • Passport<\/li>\n
      • Voter ID<\/li>\n
      • Aadhar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        1. Age Proofs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          • Birth Certificate<\/li>\n
          • School Certificate with printed D.O.B.<\/li>\n
          • PAN card<\/li>\n
          • Aadhar<\/li>\n
          • Voter ID<\/li>\n
          • Passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            1. Address Proofs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              • PAN<\/li>\n
              • Aadhar<\/li>\n
              • Electricity Bills<\/li>\n
              • Voter ID<\/li>\n
              • Ration Card<\/li>\n
              • LIC Bond<\/li>\n
              • Rental Agreements\/Property Papers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                1. Medical Certificate, if applicable<\/li>\n
                2. Self-declaration of medical fitness<\/li>\n
                3. Passport size photographs (at least 3)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  How to Apply?<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  You can apply offline by visiting the nearest RTO or online through an online portal known as \u2018Sarathi\u2019. Sarathi is the official website of the Road Transport & Highways Ministry. Go to the website and follow the below steps-<\/p>\n

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                  • Go to \u2018Sarathi Services\u2019 and click on the option \u2018New Driving License\u2019<\/li>\n
                  • You will be taken to the form for applying for a driving license online<\/li>\n
                  • Once you get confirmation that your application has been processed, you can book a slot for your learner\u2019s license test and after the test, you can get your learner\u2019s license. It is valid for six months during which you have to practice driving your vehicle<\/li>\n
                  • Once you learn and the 6 months pass away, you can apply for your permanent license within six months of getting your learner\u2019s license. However, you must be 18 years of age to apply for a permanent license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Alternatively, one can apply through the \u2018Parivahan\u2019 website of the government by going to the \u2018Driving License Related Services\u2019.<\/p>\n