Sarathi Parivahan contactless LL test from home, 6-month validity, 30-day permanent DL rule & instant PDF download
Visit Official Portal →💡 A Learner's Licence (LL / Form 3) is a temporary driving permit issued under Section 7 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 authorizing an individual to practice driving on public roads accompanied by a licensed driver. Candidates can take the computer-based STALL test from home via Aadhaar faceless authentication on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. It is valid for 6 months, and you can apply for a permanent DL after 30 days.
Instant online generation (takes under 15 minutes after passing the computer-based STALL test)
₹150 (LL fee per vehicle class) + ₹50 (Online test fee) = ₹200 for single class (₹350 for MCWG + LMV combined)
Age 16+ for gearless two-wheelers (up to 50cc) with parental consent | Age 18+ for Motorcycles with Gear (MCWG) and Light Motor Vehicles (LMV Cars) | Age 20+ for Commercial/Transport Vehicles (with 1-year LMV experience)
Anyone intending to learn driving a motor vehicle (motorcycle with/without gear, light motor vehicle car, or transport vehicle) prior to appearing for the permanent Driving Licence practical road test under Section 7 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988
Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, select your state, and click on 'Apply for Learner Licence'. Choose 'Applicant holds Aadhaar Card' for faceless RTO-free processing.
Authenticate via Aadhaar OTP to auto-populate your personal details. Select vehicle classes: Motorcycle with Gear (MCWG) and/or Light Motor Vehicle (LMV).
Complete the physical fitness questionnaire (Form 1) online (or upload Form 1A if aged 40+).
Pay the statutory ₹200–₹350 fee online. Watch the mandatory 10-minute Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Road Safety awareness video on the portal.
Log into the online test link using the Application Number and SMS test password. The web camera performs live facial recognition while you answer 15–20 multiple-choice questions on traffic rules and road signs (minimum 60% passing score required).
Upon passing, your official digitally signed Form 3 Learner's Licence is generated instantly with your LL number and secure QR code. Download the PDF and link it to DigiLocker.
How to add a new vehicle category or update details on an active Learner's Licence:
Log into sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select 'Services on Learner Licence'.
Input your existing Learner's Licence credentials.
Choose additional vehicle category (e.g., adding LMV car to existing bike LL).
Pay the class fee and download the amended Form 3 licence.
Download an official digital Form 3 Learner's Licence PDF online:
Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose your resident state.
Navigate to the Learner Licence menu.
Provide your LL application reference ID and birth date.
Save the color digital licence carrying the official licensing authority QR verification code.
Track your Learner's Licence application, fee payment, or test result status online:
Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select 'Application Status'.
Input your reference ID and date of birth.
Check whether your faceless verification is approved, test passed, or LL number generated.
YES. In almost all Indian states, candidates who authenticate their application using Aadhaar e-KYC can take the contactless computer-based STALL (Screen-Test for Automated Learner's License) online from home using a desktop/laptop or smartphone front camera with automated facial liveness verification without visiting the RTO.
Under Section 14 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, a Learner's Licence is valid for exactly 6 MONTHS from the date of issue across all states and Union Territories in India. It CANNOT be renewed; if it expires, you must apply for a new learner's licence by paying the fee again.
You are legally eligible to book an RTO appointment for the permanent Driving Licence practical road test AFTER 30 DAYS from the date your Learner's Licence was issued, and BEFORE the 6-month LL validity expires.
If you fail the online LL test, you can pay a re-test fee of ₹50 on the Sarathi Parivahan portal after 24 hours and re-attempt the test online from home without refilling the whole application.
1) Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in > select your State. 2) Click on 'Learner Licence > Print Learner Licence (Form 3)'. 3) Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth. 4) Verify with mobile OTP to download the official color PDF.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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