Driving Licence Mumbai

Q: Whats the validity period of Driving Licence

Validity of driving licencePrivate Driving license is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till the holder attains 40 years of age, which comes earlier.After the age of 40years, the Driving licence will be issued for 10 years & then 5 years subsequently.Validity for Non Transport Vehiclesa) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is less than 30 years, then the Non Transport Validity would be till the attainment of 40 yearsb) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >= 30 and <50, then the Non Transport Validity would be for a period of 10 yearsc) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >=50 and <55, then the Non Transport validity would be effective until the date on which such person attains the age of 60 yearsd) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >=55, then the Non Transport validity would be effective for a period of 5 years

Last updated: April 20, 2025

New driving licence in Mumbai is issued by RTO Mumbai. You can apply for driving licence in Mumbai for car or bike or for both car and bike depending on your requirement. Choose the class of driving licence appropriately as per your Process for DL apply in Mumbai is online.

Class of Driving Licence

MC 50CC: For motorcycles up to 50 CC
MC EX50CC: For motorcycles above 50 CC
MCWG or M/CYCL.WG: For all motorcycles
LMV-NT: For light motor vehicles (cars)

Application process for driving licence in Mumbai is of two stage

Learning Licence: Beginners have to apply for learner's licence first. Its objective type theory test to check your knowledge about traffic rules and road signs and signals. Upon clearing learning test, you get learner's licence. Validity of learner's licence is six month.
Permanent Driving Licence: You can Apply for permanent licence after 30 days from the date of issue of learner's licence. You need to clear driving test to get permanent licence.

Apply Driving Licence Online Mumbai

Following are the steps to apply for driving licence in Mumbai :

Filling of the online form on Parivahan portal
Paying RTO fees for learner licence
Scheduling of learner's licence test slot
Appearing in the learner's licence test
Issue of learner's licence
Apply for permanent licence after 30 days from the date of issue of leaner's licence
Fees payment for permanent licence
Scheduling of permanent licence test slot
Appearing in the permanent licence test
Issue of permanent licence

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Types of driving licence in Mumbai

There are various types of driving licence available in Mumbai. This categorization is based on the type of vehicle you want to drive

Age	Validity Period
Below 40 years	20 years or till age 40, whichever is earlier
40 - 50 years	10 years
Above 50 years	Renewed every 5 years

Eligibility for DL in Mumbai

The minimum age requirement in Mumbai varies depending on the vehicle category

Vehicle Category	Minimum Age
Two-wheelers (less than or equal to 50cc engine)	16 years + Parent's consent
Cars/Jeeps/Vans (Non-commercial)	18 years
Trucks/Buses (Commercial)	20 years

Validity of Driver's Licence in Mumbai

The validity period of a driving licence differs. It is based on the type of vehicle and the age of the DL holder

Private Vehicles

Age	Validity Period
Below 40 years	20 years or till age 40, whichever is earlier
40 - 50 years	10 years
Above 50 years	Renewed every 5 years

Non-Transport Vehicles

Age	Validity Period
Below 30 years	Till age 40
30 - 50 years	10 years
50 - 55 years	Till age 60
55 years or above	5 years only

Process

How to Apply for Driving Licence in Mumbai Online

Book order online
Make advance payment to confirm the order
Upload documents required for driving licence
Appointment scheduled for Learning License test at RTO
Visit of applicant to RTO for Learning License test
Receive Learning License
After 30 days of Learning License issue date, appointment scheduled for Permanent DL
Visit of applicant to the RTO for permanent DL test
Receive permanent DL by post

Document Required

Documents Required for Driving License in Mumbai

Duly filled Form No. 1 and 1A (medical certificate).
Three recent passport size photographs .
Proof of address ( Aadhar Card, Passport, LIC Policy, Voter ID card, Telephone Bill, Electricity Bill, Water Bill).
Proof of Age (School Certificate ,Birth Certificate ,PAN card).
Medical fitness certificate if applicant's age is above 50 years

Forms

Driving License Mumbai - Forms

Form no. 1
Sample form no. 1
Form no. 1A
Sample form no. 1A

FAQ's

Driving License Mumbai - FAQ

1. How can I get driving licence in Mumbai ?

To apply Driving Licence Online Mumbai follow 2 stage process. First learning driving licence will be made. After 30 days permanent licence is made.

After you check the eligibility criteria for Driving License in Mumbai. Apply for Learner's License. Book an appointment slot online at the Mumbai RTO site. Fill form 2 and submit documents to get your 30 day valid learner's license.

Book Driving Test Date After 30 days. Apply to book a permanent license driving test date and time slot at the Mumbai RTO. Make the booking through the parivahan sewa website.

Take Driving Test Take your vehicle for the RTO driving test on scheduled date. The RTO inspector will check your driving skills through parallel parking, hill starts etc. In case you failed, reappear after 7 working days

2. My driving licence was issued from Kanpur and its paper DL . Currently I am in Mumbai. Is Driving Licence renewal from Mumbai possible?

Yes, your Driving licence from Mumbai is possible . It will be 2 stage process :

Backlog entry of DL data in Kanpur RTO
Driving Licence renewal in Mumbai

Itzeazy assists in both the cities i.e. Kanpur and Mumbai.

3. What is the fees for driving licence in Mumbai?

Following is the driving licence fees structure for different application types of driving licence in Mumbai :

Application Type	Fees
Learners License Mumbai (per class of vehicle)	Rs. 150
Learning Licence in Mumbai Test Fee	Rs. 50
Mumbai Learning License Test of Competence to Drive (per class of vehicle)	Rs. 300
Mumbai Driving License Issue of a Driving Licence	Rs. 200
International Driving Permit Mumbai	Rs. 1000
Renewal of Driving Licence in Mumbai	Rs. 200

4. What is the age of driving licence in Mumbai?

To get a driving license in Mumbai, you must meet the following age requirements:

16 years: You are eligible for a learning licence in Mumbai to drive gearless two-wheeler vehicles
18 years: Eligible for a driving license to drive geared light-motor vehicles
20 years: You can get Mumbai driving license for transport or commercial vehicles

If you are under 18 years old, you need written consent from a guardian to apply for a learner's license in Mumbai. You can apply for driving license online in Mumbai with Itzeazy

5. Who is exempted from test of competence for driving license?

A person holding a driving licence issued by the Defence Department to drive their vehicles Or issued by a competent authority of any country outside India subject to the compliance of medical certificate is exempted from the test of competence to drive such class of vehicle.

6. Whats the validity period of Driving Licence

Validity of driving licence

Private Driving license is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till the holder attains 40 years of age, which comes earlier.

After the age of 40years, the Driving licence will be issued for 10 years & then 5 years subsequently.

Validity for Non Transport Vehicles

a) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is less than 30 years, then the Non Transport Validity would be till the attainment of 40 years

b) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >= 30 and <50, then the Non Transport Validity would be for a period of 10 years

c) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >=50 and <55, then the Non Transport validity would be effective until the date on which such person attains the age of 60 years

d) If the age of the applicant on the date of issue or renewal is >=55, then the Non Transport validity would be effective for a period of 5 years

7. What is the upper age limit for driving license in Mumbai?

There is no maximum age limit to apply for driving licence in Mumbai, as per motor vehicle act. Till the time person is medically fit , he/she can apply for driving licence.

8. Can I drive immediately after passing my test in Mumbai ?

No, you can not drive vehicle till the time you get valid driving licence. Mere clearing test will not be sufficient . Driving licence should be issued.

9. How much time it takes for driving licence in Mumbai?

In Mumbai, it takes around 30 days to receive your driving license after passing the driving test.

10. What if I fail the driving test three times in Mumbai?

If you fail your driving test three times in Mumbai, you will need to wait two weeks before you can retake the test. You will also need to pay a retest fee.

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