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Driving Licence Fees

An Indian driver’s license is required to legally ride a car on roadways. In order to drive any sort of automobile in India, an individual must first obtain a learner’s permit. For learning, a learner’s license is given. The individual must undergo the examination in the presence of an RTO authority within a month of receiving their learner’s license. After a careful appraisal, the RTO authority will evaluate if the individual passed the exam or not. The basic fee for a new driver’s license application is Rs.200, and the driving license test is Rs.300, although the DL fees differ between the various categories of licenses. Just as it is necessary to drive a vehicle with a driving licence, it is also mandatory to have a motor insurance policy. Ensure you buy a car insurance or two wheeler insurance policy for your vehicle. .

Who in India Grants a Driving License?

The nation’s Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) are accountable for issuing driver’s licenses. There is a specific existing RTO for each geographical region. The RTO within whose supervision the applicant resides will examine the request for a driving license. Since a valid driving license must always be possessed in order to legally drive an automobile on public roads, getting one from one of the recognized issuing bodies is crucial.

Types of Driving Licenses in India

In India, three major kinds of licenses are granted:

Learner’s License

Before issuing a permanent driving license, the Road Transport Authority (RTA) grants the applicant a learner’s license. It’s suitable for a maximum of six months. The applicant must present authentic documentation to the RTO and pass a brief test to obtain this license. The applicant is anticipated to enhance his driving abilities over the course of six months. The applicant can renew his learning permit if he continues to lack confidence in the automobile.

Permanent License

If the applicant passes the eligibility requirements, the RTA provides a permanent driving license upon the learner’s license period expiration. According to the requirements, the age of the candidate must be 18 years old and he/ she should pass the driving exam. If anyone fails the driving exam, he/she has seven days to repeat it.

Commercial License

This commercial driver’s license is only offered to individuals who operate heavy vehicles, such as delivery vans and trucks. The standards for this include that the candidate is at least 18 years old, begins training in a government training complex or a facility linked with the government, has accomplished their schooling up to the eighth grade, has proper identification, and already holds a learner’s permit.

Eligibility criteria for Driving License in India

The kind of automobile and the kind of license determine a person’s eligibility for a driving license in India. The following information comprises the requirements for several license types:

Types of Vehicles	Criteria to be met
Vehicles without gears with the engine capacity up to 50cc	16 years of age and has the consent of a parent
Vehicles with gears	18 years of age should be aware of the traffic rules and regulations
Commercial vehicles	18 to 20 years of age (varies as per different states) Passed till 8th grade at least Should be trained from a government or govt-affiliated training center

Documents required for Driving License

The required documentation must be accurate and current to avoid complications in the application process. The following list of documentation is needed to obtain a driver’s licence:

• Age Validity (any one of the below-given documents)
1. Birth certificate
2. PAN card
3. Passport
4. 10th-grade transcript
5. Transfer certificate from any school with a date of birth on it.
• Proof of an Individual's Permanent Address (any one of the following)
1. Passport
2. Aadhar card
3. House agreement of own house
4. Electricity bill
5. Electricity bill (with applicant’s name)
6. Voter ID card
7. Ration card
8. LIC bond

Online Payment Steps for Driving License& Learner’s License

The following are the steps for making an online payment for the driving license and learner’s license:
• Step 1- Visit the website parivahan.gov.in .
• Step 2- Click on the option displayed of ‘Online Services'.
• Step 3- Select the ‘Driving license related services’ option from the drop-down menu.
• Step 4- Select the specific from the drop-down menu.
• Step 5- Click on the top options present ‘Fee payment’.
• Step 6- Select the option of ‘Fee payment’ from the drop-down menu on the screen.
• Step 7- Go through the given instructions for the online payment for the LL/DL applicants.
• Step 8- After reading the instructions, click on proceed.
• Step 9- Fill in the details required and click on the option Click here to calculate fee’.
• Step 10- After filling all the details generated, click further on the option given of ‘Bank/ Gateway’ drop-down menu displayed.
• Step 11- Enter the verification code displayed.
• Step 12- Click on the ‘Pay now or ‘Pay later’ option to process the payment further.

Fee structure Changes for Driving License, Learner’s License & International License

The table below displays the DL fees for the numerous license categories, and the fees can be paid online or with an SBI challan.

Type of License	New fees
Application for a new driving license	Rs.200
Driving license test	Rs.300
Renewal of a driving license	Rs.200
Application for a new learner’s license	Rs.200
Renewal of a learner’s license	Rs.200
Application for an international driving license	Rs.1,000
License for a driving school or its renewal	Rs.10,000
Issuing a renewed driving license	Rs.200
Fee for appealing against RTO	Rs.500
Issuing of driving schools with duplicate license	Rs.5,000

Fee structure Changes for Vehicle Registrations

Registration type	New fees
Registration of a Two-wheeler	Rs.500
Registration of a Motorbike	Rs.50
Registration of a Three-wheeler	Rs.1500
Registration of a Medium and heavy vehicles	Rs.3000
A transport license for cars and autos with whiteboard	Rs.600
A transport license for cars and autos with the yellow board	Rs.1,000
For passengers and cargo vehicles	Rs.1000
For passengers and heavy cargo vehicles	Rs.1500
Fee applicable for Imported vehicle	Rs.5000
Fee applicable for imported motorbikes	Rs.2,000

How to Pay Driving/Learner’s License Fee Online

The steps for paying for a driver’s license or learner’s license online are as follows:

Step 1- Visit the website parivahan.gov

Step 2- Click on the ‘Online Services tab.

Step 3- Select the ‘Driving license related services’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step 4- Select the specific from the drop-down menu.

Step 5- Click on the top options present ‘Fee payment’.

Step 6- Select the ‘Fee payment’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step 7- Go through the given instructions for the online payment for the LL/DL applicants.

Step 8- After reading the instructions, click on proceed.

Step 9- Fill in the details required and click on the option Click here to calculate fee’.

Step 10- After filling all the details generated, click further on the ‘Bank/ Gateway’ drop-down option displayed on the screen.

Step 11- Enter the verification code displayed.

Step 12- Click on the ‘Pay now or ‘Pay later’ option to process the payment further.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Driving License Fees

1. How much does it cost to get a driving license in India?

The cost to get a driving license in India depends on the type of license being applied to. A learner’s license will cost around Rs.200, and a driver’s license test will cost Rs.300.

2. What is the fee for driving license renewal?

The RTO has imposed a driving license renewal fee of Rs.200, but a significant penalty of Rs.1,000 annually would be charged if the renewal is prolonged for more than a year.

3. What is the fee for LLR?

A new learner’s license application may cost about Rs.200.

4. How much does it cost to renew a learner’s license?

The cost of renewing a learner’s license will be around Rs.200.

5. How much does a duplicate driver’s license cost?

Approximately Rs.200 will cost to get a duplicate driver’s license.

6. Is the driving license fee the same for all types of vehicles and all kinds of licenses?

Various license charges may apply depending on the license type and vehicle class. Look through the table below for additional information, or visit the parivahan link: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan//en/content/licensing-related-fees-and-charges

Purpose	Amount
Issue of learner’s license by filling the Form 3 (different form to be filled for each class of vehicle)	Rs.150.00/-
The learner license's fee for the test or repeat test	Rs.50.00/-
For the test or a repeat test, as the case may be, of competence to drive (for each class of vehicle)	Rs.300.00/-
Issue of a driving license	Rs.200.00/-
Issue of International Driving Permit	Rs.1000.00/-
Addition of another class of vehicle to the driving license	Rs.500.00/-
Endorsement or renewal of authorization for vehicles carrying hazardous goods	Rs.1000.00/-
for renewing a driving license	Rs.200.00/-
In case of a renewal of a driving license for which application is made after the grace period	Rs.300.00/- (An additional fee of Rs.1,000 only will be applied for delay of each year or part thereof calculated from the expiry date from the grace period shall be imposed.)
Issuing or renewal of license for a driving school or initiating for conveying instructions in driving	Rs.10000.00/-
Issue of duplicate license to a school or establishment for imparting instructions in driving	Rs.5000.00/-
An appeal against the orders of licensing authority referred to in rule 29	Rs.500.00/-
Any application for change in address or any other particulars recorded in the driving license, e.g. address etc.	Rs.200.00/-

7. What are the ways to pay DL/LL fees?

Either the Parivahan Sewa portal or the state’s Transport Department webpage can be used to pay the driving license payments online. The candidate must go immediately to the RTO office and complete the revenue there if they opt to make the payment offline.

8. Will I get a fee refund if I fail the driving test?

No, the fee submitted will not be refunded if an individual fails the driving test.

9. Is the application for a license a prerequisite for paying the fees for one?

Yes, a licensing fee is a prerequisite for one’s application for a driver’s license or learner’s license.

10. Is it possible to renew a permanent driving license, and if so, what is the fee?

Yes, it is possible to renew a permanent driving license by submitting a license renewal application form with the required documents at one’s nearest RTO or online. The license renewal fees within the grace period are Rs.200 and Rs.1,000 plus applicable fees after the grace period.