In India, a learner driving license is issued to an individual who wants to learn to drive a particular vehicle. The validity of a learner's driving licence is six months. Within these six months, you have to complete your driving test and get a permanent driving licence. It is mandatory for every driver to have a valid learner driving licence before driving a vehicle on the roads. However, if you fail to apply for a permanent driving licence within 6 months, you have to reapply for the learner licence. This is because a learner licence cannot be renewed. It is important to have a valid driving licence to avoid legal hassles and hefty fines.
Different ways to reapply for a learner driving licence
The process of renewing a learner driving licence in India can be done both online and offline. You can follow these steps to renew your driving licence.
Offline ways
To re-apply for a learner's licence offline, follow these steps:
- Go to the regional transport office nearest to you in your state/ city.
- Fill in the forms required for learner's licence renewal.
- Attach the requested documents and passport-sized photographs.
- Submit the completed forms along with the necessary documentation and pay the application fees.
Once you submit the form, you will receive your renewed learner’s licence within 7 working days. It will be delivered to the address you have registered.
Online ways
If you are re-applying for a learner driving licence online, you can follow these simple steps.
- Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways – Parivahan.
- Select your respective state and proceed.
- Fill out the driving license renewal application form.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Submit the application form online along with the required fees.
Documents required
It is important to keep the required documents handy while you are filling out the form for reapplication. This includes a PAN card, passport, birth certificate, Aadhar card and more.
