How to Apply for Two Wheeler Driving Licence

Why do you need a Two-Wheeler Licence in India?

Most importantly, a driving licence makes you legally eligible to drive a motorised vehicle in India. It indicates that you are physically and mentally capable of driving a vehicle safely and are trained and experienced enough to operate a vehicle without harming yourself or others on the road. Apart from that, a driving licence also serves as an important document for personal identification. If a high-security place asks for your identity proof, you can produce your driving licence as a valid identity card.
 

What Does a Driving Licence Feature?

Here are a few details a two-wheeler licence includes:
 

• Your photograph that makes the licence a valid photo ID proof
• A unique registration number assigned by the issuing authority
• Authority name that generated and issued the licence
• Signature and stamp of the RTO’s issuing officer

 

Types of Driving Licences in India

As an Indian citizen, you can be eligible for any of the four different types of driving licences according to the vehicle type you operate and your driving capability:
 

1. Learner's Licence

   Before you qualify for a permanent two-wheeler licence, you would require a learner's licence that is valid for up to six months. To obtain this licence, submit proper documents to your area's issuing authority and pass a small test after polishing your driving skills. It is an extendable licence that you can extend until you feel confident about your driving capability and pass the test.

2. Permanent Licen

   After completing the learner’s licence period, learning licence rules for a two-wheeler, and passing the driving test in front of the RTO authority, you qualify to get a permanent 2 wheeler licence.

3. Commercial Driving Licence

   You would require this licence for operating trucks, delivery vans, and other heavy vehicles in India. You should be at least 18 years, trained at a government training centre to obtain this type of licence.

4. International Driving Permit

   If you want to drive a vehicle in a foreign country, you would require an international driving permit that is printed in various languages. It is valid for one year only and needs a separate application at the local RTO.

 

Eligibility Conditions to Apply for a Two-Wheeler Driving Licence

These are the eligibility conditions one must fulfil for two wheeler licence and to apply online or offline:
 

• To drive a motorcycle with gear

  You must be at least 18 years of age and aware of the current traffic rules and regulations.

 

• To drive a motorcycle without gear

  You must be at least 16 years of age and should get the consent of your parents or guardian. Besides, it would help if you are well-versed with the current traffic rules and regulations.

 

• To drive a heavy commercial vehicle

  You must be 18+ years of age (varied according to the state), have cleared education up to the 8^th standard, and must get training at a government-affiliated training centre.

 

Documents Required to Apply for a Two-Wheeler Driving Licence

Here are a few documents you will need for a two-wheeler licence and apply online for it:
 

• Address Proof

  LIC policy bond, Aadhaar card, voters ID card, ration card, passport, etc.

 

• Age Proof

  PAN card, passport, birth certificate, school transfer certificate, etc.

 

• Other documents

  Three passport-size photographs, application form, and application fees. Those above 40 years of age will need to provide their medical certificate.

 

Fee Structure to Apply for a Two-Wheeler Driving Licence

Here is the fee structure to apply for a two-wheeler driving licence:

 

Applying for a new two-wheeler learning licence	Rs 200
Renewing the learner’s licence	Rs 200
Applying for a new 2-wheeler licence	Rs 200
Fee for the driving licence test	Rs 300

 
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Steps To Apply Online For A Two-Wheeler Licence

These are the steps to apply online for a two-wheeler licence:

Step 1 :  Visit the Sarathi website at sarathi.nic.in
Step 2 : Hover over ‘Sarathi Services’ and select "New Driving licence"
Step 3 : Read the information
Step 4 : Save the form
Step 5 : Fill out the form and submit it
Step 6 : Note the application number before submitting it
Step 7 : Receive an SMS confirming the application
Step 8 : Select "Appointment for LL test" to schedule a learner's permit test
Step 9 : Set a date and time for the test
Step 10 : Bring the necessary documents along on the test day
Step 11 : Keep checking the driving licence status using the 'Online Services’ tab
Step 12 : When available, download the soft copy of the driving licence through the Parivahan website at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/

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