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Driving Licence Mumbai

Last updated: December 12, 2024

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 

  1. 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.  
  2. Permanent Driving LicenceYou 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.


 

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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

Apply for DL in Mumbai with Itzeazy

If you need assistance, Itzeazy is happy to help you. Itzeazy is India's no. 1 service provider for driving licence. 

It takes care of everything:

  • Application
  • Documentation
  • Scheduling your appointment
  • Assistance at RTO

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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

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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

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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

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Driving License Mumbai - Forms


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

FAQ's

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Driving License Mumbai - FAQ

1. How can I get driving licence in Mumbai ?

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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?

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

  1. Backlog entry  of DL data in Kanpur RTO
  2. 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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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 ?

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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.