The most vital document to operate a vehicle in India, is a valid driving licence, and failure to have one can result in heavy fines or imprisonment. Although the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, lays down the core driving licence-related rules in India, each state, including Gujarat, retains the right to follow some state-specific regulations. Applicants must adhere to these regulations, which are carried out locally by the Regional Transport Offices. To access DL-related services such as application and fee payments online, applicants can use the Parivahan Sewa website or the Gujarat Transport Department website. Read below to learn about processes related to driving licence fees in Gujarat.
Driving Licence Fees Structure in Gujarat
In India, there are mainly two types of driving licences, i.e., a learner’s licence and a permanent driving licence. Depending on the vehicles the applicants intend to drive, these two broad categories require the applicants to indicate different vehicle classes during the DL application process. The licences are issued for the specific vehicle classes. The same structure of driving licences applies to every state, including Gujarat. Refer to the table below:
| Types of DL based on vehicle class | Vehicles included in each class |
| DL for geared two-wheelers | All two-wheelers, including motorcycles and scooters |
| DL for two-wheelers without gear | Gearless two-wheelers, including without gear bikes, scooters, and mopeds under 50 cc |
| DL for Light Motor Vehicles | All LMV category vehicles, i.e., weighing less than 7,500 kg, like bikes exceeding 50 cc engines, non-commercial four-wheelers like cars, and some commercial passenger vehicles like a three-wheeler or an unloaded tractor. |
| DL for Commercial Vehicles | All Medium or Heavy Motor Vehicles, i.e. weighing over 7,500 kg, including trucks, lorries, passenger buses, and other heavy vehicles. |
These vehicle types, though important to select carefully at the time of application, have no bearing on the structure of driving licence fees in Gujarat, which is applicable evenly across all vehicle classes. See table below for all driving licence related fees in Gujarat:
| Service | Fees |
| Learner’s Licence (LLR) issuance (all vehicle classes) | ₹150 |
| LLR test/retest (per vehicle class) | ₹50 |
| Renewal of LLR | ₹200 |
| Permanent Driving Licence (DL) issuance (all vehicle classes) | ₹200 |
| DL skill test/repeat test (per vehicle class) | ₹300 |
| Application fee for DL renewal within grace period | ₹200 |
| Application fee for DL renewal after grace period | ₹300 |
| Fine per year for renewal of DL after grace period | ₹1,000 |
| Fees to add a class of vehicle to DL (per class) | ₹500 |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) issuance | ₹1,000 |
Driving Licence Fees Structure for Learner’s Licence in Gujarat
Learner’s licence fees in Gujarat include the application/issuance fees and the test fees, which is ₹200 across all licence types.
| Item | Fees |
| LLR issuance | ₹150 |
| LLR test/retest (per vehicle class) | ₹50 |
Driving Licence Fees Structure for Permanent Driving Licence in Gujarat
The table below shows the range of services along with the applicable fees.
| Item | Fees |
| Permanent Driving Licence (DL) issuance (all vehicle classes) | ₹200 |
| DL skill test/repeat test (per vehicle class) | ₹300 |
| Application fee for DL renewal within grace period | ₹200 |
| Application fee for DL renewal after grace period | ₹300 |
| Fine per year for renewal of DL after grace period | ₹1,000 |
| Fees to add a class of vehicle to DL (per class) | ₹500 |
| Form 7 (Smart Card) Fee | ₹200 |
Driving Licence Fees for International Driving Licence in Gujarat
Once applicants obtain the permanent driving licence, they become eligible to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP). The IDP is an internationally recognised document that authorises drivers to drive internationally in various countries when travelling without necessitating a local driving licence in a foreign country. In India, it is valid for a year and is available to residents of India holding a valid driving licence. In Gujarat, the application fee for IDP is ₹ 1,000.
How to Pay Online Learning Licence/Driving Licence fees in Gujarat
Driving licence fees in Gujarat can be paid offline and online. The integration of state RTOs with the central government's Sarathi.Parivahan portal has made online payment of DL fees easy. In Gujarat, the applicants can now either visit the Gujarat Transport Department website or the Parivahan Sewa portal from the comfort of their homes.
Online Payment through Parivahan Sewa
Step 1: Visit the central government’s Parivahan website.
Step 2: Once on the homepage, click on ‘Online Services’, and then on ‘Driving Licence Related Services’.
Step 3: Select Gujarat as the state.
Step 4: On Sarathi.Parivahan’s state homepage, go to ‘Fee Payments’.
Step 5: On the ‘Instructions For Online Payment for the LL / DL Applicants’ page, read carefully before proceeding.
Step 6: On the next page, add your details to the provided fields and calculate the applicable fee by selecting the ‘Click Here to Calculate Fee’ tab.
Step 7: See the applicable fee displayed on the screen, choose the payment method, and click on ‘Pay Now’.
Save the payment receipt after the transaction is complete.
Online Payment through Gujarat Transport Department website
Step 1: Visit the Gujarat Transport Department website.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on the ‘Online E-payment’ box. You will be redirected to the Parivahan website’s homepage.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Drivers/Learners Licence’ box.
Step 4: You will reach the Sarathi.Parivahan portal. Follow Step 3 onwards from the Parivahan Sewa process.
Facts about Online DL Fees in Gujarat
- In Gujarat, applicants cannot get a permanent DL unless they hold a valid LLR. The process from obtaining an LLR to finally getting a DL may take anywhere between 3 and 6 months. Both processes require payment of their respective application and test fees at different stages.
- The applicant can conveniently pay the DL fees online from anywhere in Gujarat via the Sarathi.Parivahan portal.
- You can pay online not only for new DL applications but also for DL renewal and duplicate DL issuance.
- To book the DL test, the driving test fees must be paid, which is ₹300 for each vehicle class.
- If the applicant misses or fails the test for any reason, they must book a new appointment and pay the test fees again. The application fees, however, need not be paid for every retest, as it allows for three test attempts.
- DL renewal after the grace period expires incurs an additional fine of ₹1,000 per year, over and above the application fee.
FAQs
Q. How can I get a permanent driving Licence in Gujarat?
If you’re a learner’s licence holder within its validity, apply for a DL after a minimum of 30 days of getting LLR. Visit the Sarathi.Parivahan portal, fill out the online application, pay the fees, and book the driving test slot. Finally, take the driving test and wait for the results. Once passed, the DL will be delivered to your address. You can also apply for a permanent DL offline by visiting the nearest RTO.
Q. Is Gujarat driving licence valid all over India?
Yes. Any driving licence issued in Gujarat is valid across the country.
Q. What are the fees for a driving licence in Gujarat?
The fees for a learner’s driving licence in Gujarat is ₹150, while the fees is ₹200 for a permanent licence.
Q. What is RTO Form 7 for Gujarat?
For Gujarat, the RTO Form 7 is required for a laminated smart card driving licence.
Q. How long is a driving licence valid in Gujarat?
In Gujarat, a driving licence is valid for up to 20 years, or till the licence holder turns 40 years of age.
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