Delhi, the capital of India, has several educational institutions, business establishments and government offices. Consequently, several people drive/ride their motor vehicles on the roads daily. A crucial point in this regard is that a person who wants to drive a motor vehicle must hold a valid Driving Licence (DL). Thus, it is important to know the process involved in applying for a Driving Licence in Delhi. In this article, you will learn about the offline and online procedures involved in DL application.
Keeping the necessary documentation handy would make the DL application process easier for you. Listed below are some of the essential documents requested with the application for a Driving Licence in Delhi.
Form 2 filled out for Driving Licence application
Physical fitness certification
Proof of residence (Voter ID, ration card, passport, etc.)
Proof of age (birth certificate, recognised educational certificate, etc.)
PAN card copy
Valid LL copy
Photos of the applicant
Receipt of the payment made
There are five major types of Driving Licences issued by the Delhi RTO.
Types of Driving Licence | Examples |
Driving Licence for gearless two-wheelers | Gearless scooters and mopeds |
Driving Licence for geared two-wheelers | Geared scooters, bikes, etc. |
Driving Licence for private light motor vehicles | Cars such as hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, etc. |
Driving Licence for transport vehicles | Commercial buses, vans, trucks, etc. |
Driving Licence for other categories | Vehicles carrying hazardous goods, etc. |
Step 1: Visit the official Delhi RTO website and click on “Driving Licence Related Services” to get redirected to the Sarathi portal.
Step 2: Select “Delhi” from the state list and click on the option “Apply for Learner’s Licence”.
Step 3: Fill in the application, upload documents and submit the fee to book a test slot.
Step 4: Take the test on the scheduled date to receive your Learner’s Licence (LL).
Step 5: Now, you can visit the Sarathi platform again and click on “Apply for DL”, and submit your DL application under the option “Holding Learner’s Licence”.
Step 6: Choose a preferred slot after 30 days for a driving test conducted at the RTO.
Step 7: Pay the DL issuance fees online and download the confirmation slip.
Step 8: Visit the selected Delhi RTO on the scheduled date to appear for your driving test.