Permit for commercial vehicles (taxi, goods carrier)
Visit Official Portal →15-30 days
₹1,000-10,000 (varies by vehicle type and route)
Owners of commercial vehicles with valid RC and insurance
Commercial vehicle owners (taxi, auto, truck, bus)
Obtain commercial driving license for vehicle category.
Ensure vehicle is registered as commercial (yellow number plate).
Submit permit application at RTO with route details.
Provide RC, insurance, fitness certificate, and tax receipts.
Pay permit fee based on vehicle type and route.
Get permit card valid for specified route/area.
You can update your Commercial Vehicle Permit details — such as address change, renewal, or upgrades — online through the Parivahan Sewa portal or by visiting your local RTO office.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to the relevant vehicle or licence services.
Choose your state and the update service applicable to your Commercial Vehicle Permit.
Complete the required form and upload supporting documents like address proof or insurance.
Pay the applicable service fee online.
Some updates require a physical visit to the RTO — book an online appointment to avoid queues.
Once approved, download your digital Commercial Vehicle Permit or wait for the physical card to arrive by post.
You can download a digital copy of your Commercial Vehicle Permit through DigiLocker or the mParivahan app, both of which are legally accepted by traffic police and government offices across India.
Download DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) or mParivahan from the Play Store or App Store.
Register with your mobile number and link your Aadhaar for verification.
Search for "Commercial Vehicle Permit" in DigiLocker's issued documents or enter the number in mParivahan.
Your digital Commercial Vehicle Permit is now available. It can be shown to traffic police instead of the physical copy.
You can check the status of your Commercial Vehicle Permit application on the Parivahan Sewa portal using your application or transaction number.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to "Application Status".
Choose your state and enter your application/transaction number.
Check the current stage of your Commercial Vehicle Permit application — whether it is pending, approved, or ready for collection.
Stage carriage (bus), contract carriage (tourist vehicle), goods carriage (truck), auto/taxi permit.
No, permits are route/area specific. All-India permit available for goods vehicles.
Usually 5 years, renewable before expiry.
The application process varies by state. Generally, you can apply online through the official government portal by submitting the required documents and paying the applicable fee.
Typically, you need proof of identity (like Aadhaar or PAN), proof of address, and passport-size photographs. Specific requirements may vary based on your state or exact case.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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