Driving Licence Fees in India

Are you applying for a driving license? The RTO issues driving licenses and sets the driving license fees in India. Driving license fees vary depending on the classes you add to your driving license and the type of license you select. So, you need to understand the process, requirements, and fees in India before applying for a driving license.

Types of Driving Licence

There are various type of driving licences as per vehicle for which opted but the main types of driving licences issued for applicant as per process are:

Motorcycle Licences

• MC 50CC: For motorcycles with small 50cc engines or less
• MC EX50CC: MC EX50cc if for motorcycles with engines larger than 50cc
• Motorcycles without Gears: Includes scooters and other motorcycles that don’t have gears
• MCWG or M/CYCL.WG: Allows you to drive all types of motorcycles with gears

Light Motor Vehicle Licences

• LMV-NT: The category for personal use vehicles like cars

Commercial Vehicle Licences

• If you have to drive medium to heavy vehicles like trucks and buses. The purpose of driving is to transport goods or passengers for CMV vehicles.

Driving Licence in Bangalore

How to get duplicate Driving Licence

Driving Licence In Mumbai

Eligibility of driving license 

Vehicle Type	Minimum Age
Two-wheelers (Motorcycles/Scooters under 55cc engine)	16 years old (with declaration from parent)
Cars/Jeeps/Vans (Non-commercial light motor vehicles)	18 years old
Heavy Vehicles (Trucks/Buses – Commercial transport vehicles)	20 years old

Documents Required For Driving License

Documents required for the application for driving licence

1. Address proof
2. Date of birth proof
3. Passport size photograph
4. ID proof

Driving Licence Fees in India

As per the category of DL, the driving licence fees are given

Fee Type	Amount (in ₹)
Learner’s Licence	₹150 per vehicle class
Learner’s Licence Test	₹50
Driving Licence Test	₹300 per vehicle class
Driving Licence Issuance	₹200
International Driving Permit	₹1,000
Adding Another Vehicle Class	₹500
Hazardous Goods Endorsement	₹1,000
Driving Licence Renewal	₹200
Late Renewal Penalty	₹300 + ₹1,000 per year of delay

How to Apply for driving licence?

Here is how you can pay the Driving licence fees online. 

Learner’s License Online Apply (India)

1. Visit Parivahan Sewa website
2. Choose state, apply for “New Learner’s License”
3. Fill form, visit RTO with originals and fee receipt

Learner’s license (at least 30 days old)

Driving License Online Apply (India)

1. Visit Parivahan Sewa website
2. Go to Driving License > Apply for New License
3. Fill application, upload documents

Now the application process is done, it is time to pay the application fees or driving license fees.

Payment of Driving licence fees

Here is how you can pay fee for driving license.

• Go to parivahan sewa and click on Online Services
• Select Driving License Related Services
• Choose your state from the dropdown
• Click on Fee Payment

Now Choose Payment Method and Enter Details:

• Click on E-Payment and select Application Fee
• Enter application number and date of birth.
• Click on Click Here to Calculate Fee to see the driving license fee in India.
• Choose SBI Pay > Click Pay Now  > Click Proceed for Payment

Choose Payment Option

• Select your preferred payment method: debit/credit card/prepaid card, internet banking, wallet, or UPI
• Follow the instructions for the method you choose to complete the payment.

Get Your Receipt:

• After successful payment, you will receive a payment receipt.
• Choose Click Here for Print Receipt 
• Click on Print Receipt and save it

FAQs on Driving licence Fees

If someone fails the driving test, will he get any refund or not?

No, unfortunately, there is no refund if you fail the driving test. But you can always apply again after some experience

Is it mandatory to give and pass the driving test from a Motor Driving Training School?

If you are applying for a commercial vehicle driver’s license, it is mandatory to give a driving test from a Motor Driving Training School, otherwise, your DL won’t get approved. Though if it’s not a commercial DL, the standard medium for driving license test is acceptable.

What is the approved minimum age for a learner’s driving license?

You have to be at least 16 to be able to be eligible for owning or applying for a learner’s license. Though he can not have a license for a geared vehicle or motorbikes. After 18, you will be able to apply for a proper driving license.

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a learner’s driving license for a motorcycle with gear or light motor vehicle?

The applicant applying for a learner’s driving license for a motorcycle with gear or a light motor vehicle should be at least 18 years old at the time of applying for the license.

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a learner’s driving license for motorcycle with gear or light motor vehicle?

The applicant applying for a learner’s driving license for a motorcycle with gear or a light motor vehicle should be at least 18 years old at the time of applying for the license.

Is it a compulsary rule to provide a medical certificate if you want to apply for a learner’s license?

It depends. If the applicant’s age is over 50 and he or she is applying for a transport motor vehicle, he or she will need to provide a medical certificate at the time of application.

If you liked this article, leave a comment down below, and don’t forget to share it with your friends. Thank you for visiting us, have a nice day.