Rajasthan Driving Licence

Headed by the Transport Commissioner, the Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for issuing driving licences in Rajasthan. There are 52 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state that issue licences for both 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers.

If you wish to apply for a driving licence in Rajasthan, you must be at least 16 years of age (2-wheeler) or 18 years of age (4-wheeler). If you wish to apply for a driving licence for a commercial/transport vehicle, you should be at least 20 years of age. Additionally, you must possess a valid learner’s licence, which should be at least 30 days old, and not older than 6 months.

• To apply for a two-wheeler or non-gear licence the applicant must be 16 years of age or above.

• To apply for a licence to drive a light four-wheeler the applicant must be 18 years of age.

• To apply for a licence to drive a commercial or transport vehicle, the applicant must be 20 years of age.

• The applicant must possess a valid learner’s licence.

• The application for the driving licence in Rajasthan must be made 30 days after but within 6 months of the issue of the learner’s licence.

You can make an online application for a Driving licence in Rajasthan by following these steps

• Visit the website of the Ministry of Road and Transport: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/

• Select driving licence/learner’s licence button on the home page

• Select Rajasthan from the drop-down menu

• Fill out the form, upload supporting documents and signature as instructed.

Follow these steps to apply for a new driving Licence in Rajasthan offline:

• Visit the RTO in person to collect the physical form.

• Fill out the form, attach supporting documents and update signatures where needed.

• Drop off the duly filled out form at the nearest RTO and make payment of a fee for the application.

• Book a slot for your driving test.

• Proof of age: Any document stating proof of age should be submitted. This includes a PAN card, Passport, Voter ID Card or Birth Certificate.

• Proof of address: Any document giving proof of address should be submitted. This includes Passport, Life Insurance Policy, Ration Card, Electricity or Phone Bill.

• Other Documents: All of the following documents need to be submitted - Original Learner’s Licence, Driving Licence Application Form, and Passport size photographs.

Purpose	Fees (INR)
Issue of driving licence	200
Issue of International driving permit	1000
Addition of another vehicle to existing licence	500
Driving licence renewal in Rajasthan	200
Application for address change	200
Smart Card type driving licence	200

There are different kind of driving licences issued in Rajasthan.

1. Learner’s driving licence

A learner’s licence is a temporary licence issued for a period of 6 months prior to the issuance of a permanent driving licence. This licence allows the applicant to learn how to drive before they submit to a driving licence test to obtain a permanent driving licence.

2. Permanent driving licence

Here are the different types of permanent licences you can apply for:

• Two-wheeler (without gear)

• Two-wheeler (with gear)

• MGV (Medium Goods Vehicle)

• MPV (Medium Passenger Vehicle)

• HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle)

• HPV (Heavy Passenger Vehicle)

• Heavy Construction Vehicle (road roller)

This table lists a few of the RTOs in Rajasthan:

Two or Three-Wheeler:

• Fill out the application form and attach supporting documents.

• Make the payment for the application online

• Once the application is sent, you can book a time and date for the driving test.

• Show up for your appointment. You will be assigned a vehicle and subjected to a brief driving test by the RTO officials which includes driving in a figure-8 shaped track.

• If you clear the test successfully, your permanent driving licence will be sent to you via post at your registered address.

Four Wheeler

• Fill out the application form and attach supporting documents.

• Make the payment for the application online

• Once the application is sent, you can book a time and date for the driving test.

• Show up for your appointment. You will be assigned a vehicle and subjected to a brief driving test by the RTO officials which entails driving in a figure H-shaped track.

• If you clear the test successfully, your permanent driving licence will be sent to you via post at your registered address.

After you have made an offline or online application for DL in Rajasthan you check your Rajasthan driver’s licence status you can follow the steps below:

1. Visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.

2. Go to Licence Related Services and click on Driver/Learner Licence.

3. Click on the drop-down menu and select ‘Rajasthan’.

4. Click on application status on the top right-hand corner.

5. Enter your application number and date of birth, and you will be redirected to a page that will contain your DL status in Rajasthan

You can apply for an IDP (International Driver’s Permit) in Rajasthan online or offline. The steps are as follows.

To apply online:

1. Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do

2. Go to Licence Related Services and click on Driver/Learner’s Licence.

3. Click on the drop-down menu and select ‘Rajasthan’.

4. Click on the ‘Apply for Internal Driving Permit’ tab on the page.

5. Fill out the application form and upload supporting documents as instructed.

6. Cross-check the details you have filled into the application form.

7. Make the payment for the IDP application.

To apply offline:

1. Visit the nearest RTO in person to pick up the application form - Form 4.

2. Fill out all the details as instructed. Ensure that you attach physical copies of the required supporting documentation.

3. The IDP will be issued once all your documents have been verified and the payment of the fee is complete.

Documents required to apply for an International Driving Licence are:

1. Valid Indian Passport

2. Age Proof

3. Form 1A - medical certificate

4. Form 4A - application form

5. Address proof

To apply for Duplicate Driver’s Licence in Rajasthan online:

• Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do

• Go to Licence Related Services and click on Driver/Learner’s Licence.

• Click on the drop-down menu and select ‘Rajasthan’.

• Click on the ‘Apply for Duplicate Driving Licence’ tab on the page.

• Fill out the application form and upload supporting documents as instructed including your expired/current Driving Licence.

• After you submit your application, note down your application number. This will be required when you visit the RTO in person to have the supporting documents verified.

• Post verification at the RTO, you will receive your Driving Licence.

In order to apply for a duplicate licence, the following documents need to be submitted at the nearest RTO:

• Copy of the lost driving licence

• A copy of the FIR filed under a police station with relevant jurisdiction

• Application Form LLD

• A self-attested fitness certificate

• A duly filled out form for issuance of duplicate driving licence

• Payment of a fee of INR 200

Once the documents have been verified the duplicate licence will be delivered to your registered address.

A driving licence is a must-have document if you want to drive a two-wheeler or four-wheeler in Rajasthan. The process of application is an easy one - especially if you opt to do it online. You can also locate the closest RTO near your house and apply for a driving licence in Rajasthan.