Last updated: 16 September 2026
Quick Answer: A driving licence in Delhi costs ₹500 at the learner's stage for one vehicle class and ₹400 for the permanent licence. You apply and pay online on Sarathi, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal, after selecting Delhi. Delhi's Transport Department holds the driving test, booked through your zonal office, at least 30 days after your learner's licence.
A driving licence in Delhi is issued by the Transport Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi through 13 zonal offices, which work like RTOs.
Overview: driving licence in Delhi at a glance
| Detail | What applies in Delhi |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (13 zonal offices) |
| Where you apply | Sarathi (Parivahan), with Delhi selected as the state |
| Minimum age | 16 for a gearless motorcycle up to 50cc (with parent's consent); 18 for a car or geared motorcycle |
| Fees | ₹500 learner's stage (one class), ₹400 permanent licence |
| Learner's licence | Computer test, 60% to pass, valid six months |
| Permanent licence | Driving test from day 30 to six months after the learner's licence |
What does a driving licence cost in Delhi?
The Delhi Transport Department charges ₹500 at the learner's stage for one vehicle class and ₹400 for the permanent licence. These fees are set under Rule 32 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
| What you pay for | Fee |
|---|---|
| Learner's stage, one vehicle class (₹150 licence + ₹50 test + ₹300 driving test) | ₹500 |
| Learner's stage, two classes | ₹950 |
| Learner's stage, three classes | ₹1,400 |
| Learner's licence retest | ₹50 |
| Permanent licence (₹200 licence + ₹200 smart card) | ₹400 |
The ₹500 already includes the ₹300 driving test, so one class costs ₹900 across both stages: ₹500 learner's plus ₹400 permanent. Parivahan says user charges can be added, so check the final amount Sarathi shows before you pay. See Delhi's learner's licence fee and documents page.
What documents do you need for a Delhi driving licence?
For a private car or two-wheeler, you need five documents at the learner's stage: two forms, two photos and proofs of age and residence.
| Stage | Documents |
|---|---|
| Learner's licence | Application (Form 2), self-declaration of physical fitness (Form 1), two recent passport-size photos, self-attested proof of age, self-attested proof of residence |
| Permanent licence | Application (Form 4), your original learner's licence, a recent passport-size photo |
A transport (commercial) licence also needs you to be at least 20, Form 1A at any age, and a light motor vehicle licence held for at least one year. It no longer needs a Class 8 pass: the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 removed that rule from 1 September 2019.
Do you need a medical certificate (Form 1A) in Delhi?
Only if you're 40 or older, or applying for a transport licence. Parivahan requires Form 1A at "equal to or above 40 years"; below 40, Form 1 is enough.
How do you get a driving licence in Delhi?
You get a Delhi driving licence in two stages: a learner's licence, then a permanent licence after a driving test booked through your zonal office.
- Apply for a learner's licence on Sarathi.
- Pass the learner's test. It's a computer-based multiple-choice test on road signs and traffic rules; 60% passes.
- Practise with an L sign, always accompanied by a licensed driver.
- Book the driving test once 30 days have passed, and before six months are up.
- Take the driving test at the test centre for your zonal office, in your own vehicle of that class.
Before the computer test, work through these learner's licence test questions and answers.
How do you apply online for a Delhi DL?
You apply on the Sarathi portal by choosing Delhi as your state, then "Apply for Learner License". The same menu later handles the permanent licence.
If you'd like someone to file it with you, Jaagruk Bharat can help with your learner's licence application and later the permanent driving licence application. The fees still go to the government on Sarathi. For picking a date, see how driving test slot booking works.
Which Delhi RTO (zonal office) handles your application?
The zonal office for your area handles your application. Delhi has 13, each with a DL code.
Delhi zonal office list with codes (DL-1 to DL-13)
| Code | Zone | Example areas |
|---|---|---|
| DL-1 | North | Civil Lines, Chandni Chowk |
| DL-2 | New Delhi | Connaught Place, Gole Market |
| DL-3 | South | Saket, Lajpat Nagar |
| DL-4 | West-I | Vikaspuri, Uttam Nagar |
| DL-5 | North East | Seelampur, Shahdara |
| DL-6 | Central | Daryaganj, Karol Bagh |
| DL-7 | East-I | Laxmi Nagar, Preet Vihar |
| DL-8 | North West-I | Model Town, Pitampura |
| DL-9 | South West-I | Najafgarh, Dwarka |
| DL-10 | West-II | Rajouri Garden, Punjabi Bagh |
| DL-11 | North West-II | Narela, Bawana |
| DL-12 | South West-II | Confirm in Sarathi |
| DL-13 | East-II | Confirm in Sarathi |
Office addresses have changed since the department's zonal list was published, so confirm your office on Delhi's zonal office information page or in Sarathi before you go.
How do you check your Delhi DL status or download it?
You check both online, with no office visit. While you wait, track your driving licence application status, and once the licence is issued, download your driving licence online as an e-DL.
