HOW TO APPLY FOR TWO WHEELER LICENSE

You must have a bike licence or two-wheeler licence in order to drive a bike in India. A learner's permit is necessary for individuals who are still learning, while a two-wheeler driver permit is needed for those who have passed their test successfully. Applying for a learner's or driver's licence is a simple process that can be done online or at the RTO that is closest to your address. In India, there is a software fee that must be paid when applying for any licence. This fee can be paid in person or online at the RTO office.

 

 

 

 

In this article, we have covered the steps for applying for a two-wheeler license online, including for vehicles like scooters and motorbikes, as well as for a learner’s license, through the Government of India’s Parivahan website.

How to apply for two-wheeler license In India?

You can obtain a two-wheeler driving license both online and offline. For the online procedure, you can visit the Parivahan website, complete the online process, and book a driving test slot. For the offline procedure, you can visit the RTO office, submit the form details along with the required documents, and get a date for your driving test. For the permanent two wheeler driving license you need to have the Learning licence (LL).

Documentation Needed to Apply for Two Wheeler Driving Licence In India.

The following is a list of the two wheeler driving licence documents a motorbike licence:

• Address evidence options include a ration card, an electricity bill, a passport, a housing agreement, a LIC policy bond, an Aadhar card, voter identification, and a temporary address proof.
• Age verification documents include birth certificates, PAN cards, passports, and SSC certificates.
• Additional Documents: A medical certificate for applicants over 40 years old, three passport-size photographs in the event of a learner's permit, three passport-size photographs in the case of a permanent permit, and application costs.

How to Apply for Two Wheeler Driving License Online?

Here are the steps for obtaining two wheeler driving licence online-

• Step 1: Visit Parivahan website to submit an application for a scooty, scooter or bike licence.
• Step 2: Click on the "Driving Licence Related Services" link after choosing the web tab.
• Step 3: Decide the state you wish to obtain your scooter licence or other two-wheeler driver licence from.
• Step 4: Select "Apply for Driving Licence" from the menu.
• Step 5: Complete the applicant information to obtain a motorcycle licence.
• Step 6: Upload scanned versions of the necessary files in step six.
• Step 7: Pay the software fee in step seven.
• Step 8: Reserve a time slot for your two-wheeler driving test.
• Step 9: Show up for the inspection in accordance with the schedule.
• Step 10: If the candidate skips the examination, the motorcycle licence is delivered to their door.

How To Apply for Two-Wheeler Driver Licence Offline

Here is the process to apply for a two-wheeler driving license offline-

• Step 1: Obtain Form 4 first. You can get the Form from the website. As an alternative, you could visit the RTO nearest to where you obtained your Form 4 to obtain a two-wheeler or scooter driver's licence.
• Step 2: Complete the form and post it at the closest RTO with various files, such as age and deal with evidence.
• Step 3: Pay the application fee for a motorcycle or two-wheeler driver's licence.
• Step 4: Reserve a time window for your scooter licence driving exam.
• Step 5: Visit the RTO office.

 

Qualifications for a Motorcycle License

The requirements to obtain a motorbike licence in India are listed below:

1. Motorcycles with Equipment

You must be at least 18 years old and knowledgeable of traffic laws to be able to ride a motorbike equipped. Additionally, you'll need current proofs of your age and address.

2. Motorcycles Without Equipment

You must be at least 16 years old and have parental or guardian permission to ride a motorcycle unequipped on Indian roads. You should also be familiar with the laws and guidelines for driving.

 

What Classes of Driving Licenses Exist in India?

The Indian driving licence categories are listed below:

1. Classes for Personal Use Licenses

You can obtain a driving licence from various schools depending on whether you want one for personal or professional use.

2. Classes of Commercial Use Licences

Depending on your needs, you can obtain a licence for heavy or light motor vehicles such as delivery vans, taxis, etc. under the commercial use category. A commercial licence in the trailer category is required for heavy trailers. There are approximately 11 different sorts of licences available in India.
 

FAQs

Q1. Is having a Two-Wheeler Licence mandatory in India?

Yes, to legally operate a bike or scooter on Indian roads, you need a driving licence. However, you cannot immediately obtain a permanent licence. Those who want to ride any two-wheeler in the nation should first obtain their learner's permit.

Q2. How to apply for Two wheeler Driving License online?

Yes, to apply online for a learner’s two-wheeler licence, you can visit the portal https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do where you can find all the details for the application.

Q3 How long does it take to get your driving license?

If this is your first time applying, it will take two to six months to receive your licence. You must first obtain a learner's permit.

Q4. What are the different types of driving license in India?

Ans. There are 3 distinctive sorts of licences issued in India:

• Learner’s licence
• Permanent licence
• Commercial Driving Licence

Q5. How Much Two wheeler Driving License Cost/Fees In India ?

Ans. While two-wheeler license fees are around ₹200. The cost of a two-wheeler learner's license can be ranges from ₹150-200, while the two-wheeler license cost for a permanent license is between ₹700 and ₹1,000. The total cost can be vary state to state, It is depend on their RTO rule of specified state. 

Q6. How much Two-Wheeler License Renewal Fees?

Ans. Two Wheeler driving lincense renewal Fee: ₹200 and Late Renewal (After Grace Period): ₹300

Q7. What is Two wheeler Driving Licence Age Limit ?

Ans. If you apply for a driving license under the non-geared two-wheeler category, such as a license for a scooty, the minimum age requirement is 16 years old. The applicable age for obtaining a driving license under the geared two-wheeler or light motor vehicle category is at least 18 years old. 

Q7. What  is Driving licence new rules 2024 in India ?

The RTO announced in the news that new rule effective from 1st June 2024, stating that there is no requirement to come to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for the driving test. Two-wheeler applicants for a driving license can take their driving test at their private driving schools.

Last updated 03-09-2024