How to Apply for Driving Licence Online?

You can now easily apply for a driving licence online by visiting the official website for licence application, that is, Sarathi. Here, click on "Apply Now" under your driving licence. Once the screen presents you with the form, fill out the complete form very carefully and recheck every entry. Attach the required documents and submit them. Choose a time slot for the driving test and pay the licence application fees. Save the application form and take a print of it. You will be confirmed via SMS. Make sure you reach the department on your chosen date and time, along with the essential documents.

Certain important guidelines and rules have been laid out by the Ministry of Road and Transport that must be followed by all private driving schools/test centres. Only those driving schools that follow these guidelines will be allowed to take driving tests and issue certificates. Let’s take a look at these guidelines.

• The training centre must have at least 1 acre of land for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and light motor vehicles. 

• For heavy passenger vehicles/commercial vehicles, the training centre must have at least 2 acres of land. 

• The trainer who teaches driving must have at least passed Class 12th. They must also have 5 years of driving experience. 

• The driving centres must follow this two-fold syllabus; Theory and Practical 

• The training centres must have a biometric scanner system in place. 

If you have ever wondered how to apply for a driving licence (DL), you must have also found yourself wondering what documentation you would need to furnish at the time of your application. Listed below are the documents you are required to submit along with your driving licence form:

• A passport-sized photograph of yourself.

• A copy of your PAN card.

• A copy of your certificate of fitness.

• If you are a minor, you will need a copy of your parent or guardian’s written consent which must be dated and signed for a driving licence online application.

• Your proof of address.

• Your proof of age.

• A learning licence permit that is valid.

• The receipt of payment for your permanent driving licence.

• Form 1 and Form 1A for medical certificate.

Read More: Documents Required for Driving Licence

While a driving licence form can be collected from the nearest Regional Transport Office (or RTO), it is also available when you opt for an online licence application. Simply visit the RTO website or the Sarathi website and download the DL application form. Listed below are the different forms you can download when you visit the Sarathi website for your DL application:

• Driving licence form 2 i.e. a new learner’s licence application form 

• Driving licence form 4 i.e. new driving licence application form

• Driving licence form 8 i.e. the form needed for the addition of a new vehicle class to your driving licence

• Driving licence form 9 i.e. the form you must fill out to renew your licence

Each of the forms mentioned above caters to different individuals in the market for a driving licence. Select the DL online form that is most appropriate to you during the driving licence online application and submit it at the nearest RTO along with the documents required.

A driving licence is a vital document which serves as proof that you are a capable driver and have been given permission to drive on the Indian roads. Now that the process to apply for a driving licence has become online, you can apply for it while sitting in the comfort of your home. Apart from a driving licence, having valid motor insurance is also extremely important. The motor insurance policy serves as a form of financial protection that helps cover any third-party liabilities. You can choose a comprehensive coverage plan that provides financial security against damage incurred by you and your vehicle as well. If you haven’t already purchased such a plan, visit the Bajaj Markets website to select and purchase a viable motor insurance policy.