Same day (after passing test)
₹150-200 (varies by state)
18 years for non-transport vehicles, 20 years for transport vehicles
Anyone learning to drive before applying for permanent driving licence
Visit Parivahan portal or Sarathi website and fill Form 2.
Submit age proof, address proof, and medical certificate online.
Pay learner's licence fee online.
Schedule appointment at RTO for learner's test.
Appear for computer-based test on traffic rules and road signs.
Get learner's licence valid for 6 months (can be extended).
You can update your Learner's Licence (LL) 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 Learner's Licence (LL).
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 Learner's Licence (LL) or wait for the physical card to arrive by post.
You can download a digital copy of your Learner's Licence (LL) 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 "Learner's Licence (LL)" in DigiLocker's issued documents or enter the number in mParivahan.
Your digital Learner's Licence (LL) is now available. It can be shown to traffic police instead of the physical copy.
You can check the status of your Learner's Licence (LL) 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 Learner's Licence (LL) application — whether it is pending, approved, or ready for collection.
Valid for 6 months. Can be extended if you haven't passed driving test.
No, you must be accompanied by someone holding a permanent driving licence.
After 30 days of getting learner's licence, you can apply for permanent DL.
Yes, in many states, if you authenticate your application using your Aadhaar card (Aadhaar based e-KYC), you are eligible to take the computerized LL test from home online using a webcam.
Visit the Parivahan portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), choose 'Apply for Learner Licence', fill the applicant details, upload documents and a medical certificate (if required), pay the fee, and schedule your LL test slot (or take it online).
Visit the official government portal to start your application
Go to Official Portal →