Driving Licence in Delhi

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in India, has made it mandatory for all the citizens of Delhi to have a valid driving licence. Once you have a valid learner's permit, you can apply for a driving licence. People, who drive their vehicles without a valid licence, are prosecuted by the Delhi government. The driving licence is issued by the Regional Transport Authority of Delhi once you clear the driving test. To know more about the driving licence in Delhi, read on.

Different Types of Driving Licence in Delhi

There are different types of driving licence in Delhi as per the vehicle you drive. You can get the one that is suitable to you from the list below:

• Motor Cycle without gear: It is issued for motor vehicles without gears.
• Motor Cycle with gear: Applicants can get this licence if they have a motorcycle that has gears.
• Light Motor Vehicle: Light motor vehicle driving licence is issued to applicants who own lightweight vehicles like hatchbacks, sedans, etc.
• Medium Motor Vehicle: Issued to people who want to drive medium motor vehicles.
• Heavy Motor Vehicle: Issued to people who want to drive heavy motor vehicles.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle: Issued to people who want to drive commercial motor vehicles.

What is the Eligibility Criteria to Avail Driving Licence in Delhi?

The following qualifying conditions must be met in order to receive a driving licence in Delhi:

• The age requirement for permanent DL is 18 years
• The age requirement for a learner's licence is 16 years
• The age requirement for a commercial licence is 20 years
• To acquire a permanent driver's licence, you must have a valid learner's permit.
• The applicant must be thoroughly familiar with all traffic rules and regulations.

What are the Documents Required to Apply for Driving Licence in Delhi?

The following documents are required for availing of a driving licence in Delhi:

• Valid age and address proof
• Valid learner’s licence
• Application Form 4 for driving licence
• Application Form 5, 14, and 15, depending upon the vehicle

How to Apply for Driving Licence in Delhi?

In Delhi, applicants can apply for a driving licence online and offline. However, the applicant must hold a valid learner's permit before applying for a driver's licence.

• Online method: Visit the website for Parivahan Sewa. Download the form and fill it out accurately. Upload the documents and pay the fee. Book a driving test slot and qualify for it.
• Offline method: Visit the nearest RTO Office and collect the form. Fill it and submit the documents. Pay the fee and book a slot for the driving test. Qualify the test to avail the DL.

How to Avail of a Duplicate Driving Licence in Delhi?

If the licence is stolen or missing, you have to apply for a duplicate driving licence in Delhi by following the online or offline method mentioned above. Just provide the following documents:

• a challan clearance report released by the Delhi Traffic
• Form 1
• Form 1A
• Application Fee of INR 400
• Self-attested copy of a valid DL

How to Avail of a Renewed Driving Licence in Delhi?

To renew their driving licence in Delhi, applicants must provide the following documents:

• Self-attested evidence of age
• Self-attested evidence of address
• Application for renewal of DL
• A copy of the expired DL

You can renew the validity of a driving licence in Delhi by following the same method as the original.

How to Avail an International Driving Licence in Delhi?

You need to provide the following documents to avail international driving licence in Delhi:

• 4 passport-sized photos
• Attested copy of permanent DL
• Attested copy of visa of the country that you will be visiting or moving to
• Application form 4A
• Medical certificate or form 1A
• Age and address proof

An international driving licence in Delhi can be obtained by following a similar procedure as the driving licence. 

How to Avail a Commercial Driving Licence in Delhi?

You can avail of a commercial driving licence in Delhi by following the same procedure as the driving licence. A commercial driving licence in Delhi requires the following documents:

• Address proof
• Identity proof
• Forms (duly filled)
• Application fee
• 4 passport-sized photos

How to Check Driving Licence in Delhi?

Follow the steps given below to check the status of your driving licence in Delhi:

1. Visit the Saarthi website.
2. Go to ‘Online Services’ and click on 'Driving Licence Related Services.'
3. Choose your state and click on ‘Apply Online.’
4. Now, click on ‘Application Status’ and fill in the required fields.
5. Submit your request.

Driving Licence Test Procedure in Delhi

A driving licence test is mandatory to obtain a driving licence in Delhi. As per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, you need to appear for the test before the driving inspector. In Delhi, there are two different types of exams depending upon the vehicle for which you seek a licence. You also need to take an online test to check your knowledge of the rules and regulations of the traffic norms in Delhi. If you qualify for the tests, you will receive your DL within 2-3 weeks.