How to apply for a Driving license online, driving license process online, step-by-step process

A driving license is a document/card required to drive a motor vehicle. Driving without a license is a punishable offense. The document and process of applying for a license are easy and fast. Applying for a permanent license is a harder process as compared to applying for a learning license. Both the licenses can be applied online through the government application process of the website. This article tells you the eligibility, steps, and documents required to apply for a driving license. A permanent license is allotted by the transportation authorities and regional transportation office called RTO. 

 

Eligibility:

To get a permanent license an individual must clear all the criteria of RTO. these criteria are as follows:

  • The applicants must be above 18 years of age. 

  • The application for a permanent license must be submitted between 30 days and 6 months. 

  • The applicant must have a learner's license. 

 

Documents:  

  • Age proof document 

  • Address proof document

  • Form number 4

  • Original learners license

  • 3 recent photographs

  • Fee receipt 

  • Form number 5 (only for commercial vehicles)

 

Steps:

Step 1: Visit the website: www.uptransport.co.in for form number 4 from the official website

Step 2: Fill the form with essential details and information. 

Step 3: Visit the website: sarathi.nic.in

Step 4: Visit the section Application for new DL

Step 5: Select the tab New Driving License

Step 6: Fill out the online form with all the required information

Step 7: Submit all the required documents along with the form 4 filled before

Step 8: After the form is submitted, you will receive an application number

Step 9: Pay the fees required for the application to proceed further.

Step 10: An application date will be fixed to the driving test schedule.

Step 11: Appeared for the selected date and time. After the applicant has cleared the test, the license will be issued in the 3 week time period.