Driving Licence Mumbai

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Do you want to apply for driving licence in Mumbai ? If yes, New Driving licence in Mumbai is issued by the RTO in the jurisdiction of whom you live. Its two stage process - first learning licence then permanent driving licence. Process for driving licence in Mumbai is partially online. Application form can be filled online, fees can be deposited online, however test will be conducted at the concerned RTO. If you are looking for assistance to apply for new driving licence in Mumbai, Itzeazy would be happy to help you. Itzeazy is the top driving licence consultant in 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 while applying for new DL in Mumbai.

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: The first stage of new driving licence process is learning licence. In this your knowledge about traffic rules and road signs and signals will be checked. Its objective type theory test. 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
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
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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Driving licence in Mumbai

As per Motor vehicle act, its mandatory to have driving licence to drive vehicle in India. When you are ready to start driving on the road, it's time to get your driving license in Mumbai.

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

Process

The ateps to apply for new driving licence is :

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

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 ?

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

Make payment & Book order .
Share documents required for driving licence
Scheduling of learner's licence test slot
Appearing in the learner's licence test
Issue of learner's licence
Scheduling of permanent licence test slot
Appearing in the permanent licence test
Issue of permanent licence

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 :

Issue of learner’s licence - Rs. 150 (for each class of vehicle)
Learner’s licence test fee - Rs. 50
For test, of competence to drive - Rs. 300 (for each class of vehicle)
Issue of a driving licence - Rs. 200
Issue of International Driving Permit - Rs. 1000
Renewal of driving licence - 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

The private driving licence is valid for 20 years from the date of issue or till the applicant turn 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier.

However, if the licence is for a commercial, passenger or goods vehicle it must be renewed after every three years.

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

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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