Are you 18 and all set to get your hands behind the wheels of your favourite car? If you are, then this blog is for you!
Turning 18 is where your journey as a legally adult person begins. To start cruising around in your city or taking a road trip with your friends you need a valid driving licence. While this may sound like an excruciatingly mundane task, it is a legal mandate that you can’t do without.
So, if you’re all set to get a licence and then behind the wheels of your car to have kebabs from Tunday Kababi in Lucknow, the famous Thaggu Ke Laddoo in Kanpur, or visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, here’s how you can make the wait less excruciating and apply for a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh.
The Transport Department in UP issues Driving Licences (DLs) based on different types of vehicles. Here are the kinds of licences you can apply for:
| Type of Driving Licence | Type of Vehicle |
| Two-wheeler (gearless) | Scooters, mopeds, gearless bikes, etc. |
| Two-wheeler (geared) | Geared motorcycles, scooters, etc. |
| Private four-wheeler (geared) | Hatchbacks, SUVs, MUVs, Coupés, Sedans, etc. |
| Commercial vehicles | Transport buses, trucks, etc. |
| Other vehicles | Transport trucks that transfer hazardous/industrial goods. |
If you want to apply for a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh, you have to meet the following criteria:
Applicants require the following documents to apply for a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh:
When applying for a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh, you need to pay the application fee online. Here’s a breakdown of the amount you need to pay:
| Purpose | Fees |
| Driving Test | ₹300 |
| Driving Licence Test | ₹100 |
| Issuance of Learner’s Licence | ₹200 |
| Issuance of International Driving Licence | ₹1000 |
| Addition of Vehicle Class to Licence | ₹500 |
| Driving Licence Renewal | ₹200 |
| Driving Licence Renewal After Grace Period | ₹300 |
| Road Safety Cess for Driving LicenceNon-Transport Light Motor VehicleTransport Light Motor VehicleMedium and Heavy Motor Vehicle | ₹50₹150₹200₹500 |
| Form 7/Smart Card | ₹200 |
Applying for a driving licence is far from a daunting task now. Once you’ve received your learner’s licence, you can apply for a driving licence after 30 days or within 6 months.
Here’s how you can apply for a driving licence online:
Step 1 : Visit the official Sarathi Parivahan website.
Step 2 : Select your state.
Step 3 : Once you’ve selected your state, click on “Apply for Driving Licence.”
Step 4 : Click on “Continue” and enter the required details.
Step 5 : Fill the application form and upload your documents on the portal.
Step 6 : After uploading all the documents, you need to select a slot for your driving test to be held at the RTO.
Step 7 : Select LL Slot Booking.
Step 8 : Select a date and time and book your appointment to take the driving test.
Once the form is filled and your driving test is booked, you’re left with the final step, fee payment. To pay the driving licence fees online, head over to the main menu of the Sarathi Parivahan portal, select your state and click on “Fee Payments” as shown below. Proceed to enter your details and click on “Pay Now”.
Once the payment is made at your end, head back to the main menu and click on “Check Payment Status” to get your payment details and receipt.
After entering your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the Captcha code, your payment receipt is generated as shown below. Remember to print/save this receipt.
Next, you need to appear for an online test to get a learner’s licence.
Here’s what this test consists of:
In case you fail the qualifying test, you are allowed to reapply after 7 days. After 30 days of receiving the learner’s licence, you are eligible to apply for a permanent licence.
Step 1 : Visit the official Sarathi Parivahan website and select Uttar Pradesh as your state. Click on “Appointments” once you see the main menu.
Step 2 : Click on “DL Test Slot Booking.”
Step 3 : Enter your details in the form that appears. Click on “Proceed to Book.”
Step 4 : Select the date and time of your RTO appointment.
Step 5 : Verify your details using an OTP that you will receive on your registered phone number. Proceed to confirm the booking by clicking on “Confirm to Slot Book.”
Once you have confirmed your booking, visit the RTO on your selected date of appointment and take the driving test. After you clear your test, your driving licence will be delivered to your residential address within a few days.
If you wish to skip the online process and apply for your driving licence offline, you will need to do the following:
To view a list of RTOs in Uttar Pradesh, click here.
Your driving test will be conducted by an Inspector at the RTO. It requires the applicant to drive on the RTO’s designated driving track. Applicants are tested on general driving skills, how well they follow the rules, and their knowledge of the rules.
Q. When to check your driving licence status in Uttar Pradesh?
It takes 30 days to get your driving licence after the date of the driving test. You can start checking your driving licence status two weeks after clearing your driving test in Uttar Pradesh.
Q. Is there any fee to check the driving licence status?
There is no fee to access the website or check driving licence status.
Q. Can I drive on public roads with a learner’s driving licence?
Yes, you can drive on public roads with a learner’s driving licence. However, you must be accompanied by someone carrying a permanent/valid driving licence.
Q. For how long is a learner’s driving licence valid?
A learner’s driving licence is valid for 6 months or 180 days. However, the licence holder must apply for a permanent driving licence after 30 days and before 180 days from the date of issuance of the learner’s licence.
Q. Can I renew a learner’s driving licence?
Yes, a learner’s driving licence can be renewed if it expires.
Q. Can I reappear for my driving test if I fail on the first attempt?
Yes, you can reappear for your driving test after 7 days of your first attempt.
Q. What is the legal age for driving in India?
The legal age for driving a geared vehicle is 18 years, while the legal age for driving non-geared vehicles is 16 years.
Q. If I have an existing driving licence, how do I check its status?
You can check the status of your existing driving licence here.
Q. How do I download my driving licence on DigiLocker?
Here’s how you can download your driving licence on DigiLocker:
Step 1: Visit the https://www.digilocker.gov.in/ or app and sign up.
Step 2: Select “Get more Issued Documents” from the “Issued Documents” menu. Click on “Pull documents”.
Step 3: Select “Ministry of Road Transport and Highways” under “Central Government”.
Step 4: Click on “Driving Licence” under “Document Type”. Enter your details: name, date of birth, and driving licence number. Click on “Get Document.” This will download your DL on your phone.
Q. What is the validity of a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh?
A private driving licence is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till the holder attains 40 years of age, whichever comes earlier. After the age of 40, a driving licence is issued for 10 years and then 5 years subsequently.
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