Learning Licence & Driving Licence Fees in 2026
Learning licence and driving licence fees in India are set under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and are paid online on the Parivahan Sarathi portal or offline at the RTO. A learner’s licence costs Rs.150 plus a Rs.50 test fee, and a driving licence costs Rs.200 plus a Rs.300 test fee. The tables below list all other charges.
How to Pay for Your Driving License/Learner's License Online
The following are the steps to pay driving license or learner’s license online:
- Visit the official Parivahan Sarathi portal.
- Select your state and click on ‘Fee Payments’ from the menu.
- Click on ‘EPAYMENT’ option.
- Select ‘Application fee’
- Provide all the required details, such as application number and date of birth.
- To determine the applicable fee for your application, click on the ‘Click Here to Calculate Fee’ option.
- Before proceeding, review your application details for accuracy.
- Select your preferred bank and payment gateway to complete the transaction.
- Enter the code generated for transaction
- Click ‘Proceed’ to complete the payment.
To check whether your payment has gone through, visit the Parivahan Sarathi portal, select your state and use the ‘Verify Payment Status’ option under ‘Fee Payments’.
If the fee is deducted twice, contact your Zonal Office or State Transport Department with your original documents to get the extra amount refunded. The fee paid for a cancelled application is not refunded.
Driving Licence vs Learning Licence
A driving license provides a permit for full driving privileges, while a learner’s licence offers a provisional permit for practicing driving. Here are other differences between driving licence and learning licence:
Driving Licence | Learning Licence |
A legal document that authorises an individual to drive motorised vehicles on public roads. | Licence that permits practice driving on public roads. |
Allows driving on public roads independently | While learner’s licence is a part of prerequisites for obtaining full driving licence |
Legal authorisation for vehicle operation | Offers provisional permit for practice driving |
Offered after completing the final driving test | Issued during practice phase before obtaining final driving licence |
No restriction on driving alone on public roads | While learner’s licence permit practice driving in presence of a driving licence holder |
Fees for Learner’s and Driving Licence
Following is the list of fees and charges that the applicant needs to pay for learner and driving licence:
Licence Related Issues | Fee |
Application for Learner’s Licence | Rs.200 |
Driving Licence Fees | Rs.200 |
Fees for Driving Licence Test | Rs.300 |
Renewal Driving Licence | Rs.200 |
Driving School Licence Issue and Renewal | Rs.10,000 |
Issuing a Duplicate Driving Licence | Rs.200 |
Fee for Appeal Against RTO | Rs.500 |
Issuing Driving Schools with Duplicate Licence | Rs.5,000 |
International Driving Licence Application | Rs.1,000 |
Other fees and charges related to learner and driving licence:
Reason for Charging Fees | Amount |
For each class of vehicle, issue of learner’s licence in Form 3 | Rs.150 |
As per the case, learner’s licence test fee or repeat test fee | Rs.50 |
Competence to drive (for each class of vehicle), the fee is charged for test or repeat test | Rs.300 |
Driving Licence issued | Rs.200 |
International Driving Permit | Rs.1,000 |
Addition to the driving licence of another class of vehicle | Rs.500 |
Renewal of authorisation or endorsement for vehicle carrying hazardous goods | Rs.1,000 |
Driving licence renewal | Rs.200 |
After the grace period, renewal of a driving licence for which application is made | Rs.300 (Additional fee of Rs.1,000 for each year of delay or part thereof reckoned after the expiry of the grace period) |
Charged for renewal or issue of licence to an establishment or institution for imparting instructions in driving | Rs.10,000 |
To a school or establishment for imparting instructions in driving for issuing duplicate licence | Rs.5,000 |
As referred to in rule 29, an appeal against the orders of licensing authority | Rs.500 |
Charges for any application for change in address or any other particulars recorded in the driving licence e.g. address etc. | Rs.200 |
A driving licence can be renewed within one year before or after its expiry date. If the licence has been expired for more than one year, you may have to take the driving test again or obtain a fresh learning licence, depending on your state’s policy.
If you fail the driving skill test, you need to place a new application and pay the retest fee. A retest can be applied for after seven days, and after three failed attempts you can pay the retest fee again only after 60 days from the last failed attempt.
Offline Application for Driving Licence and Learning Licence
The following are the steps to make offline payment for learner and driving license fee for 2-wheeler or 4-wheeler:
- Collect all the required documents, such as:
✓ Proof of identity
✓ Proof of address
✓ Age proof
✓ Passport-sized photographs
- Locate and visit the nearest Regional Transport Office during the working hours
- Fill in the application form at the RTO
- Pay the required application fee
- Complete the vision test
- Give the written examination on traffic rules and regulations
- Learner’s permit is granted after completing the application
- The applicant will be approved for the supervised driving practice
- Perform the driving test organised by the RTO after a specific duration of practice
- The official driving licence will be offered after passing the test
Summary
Learning licence and driving licence fees follow the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and are listed in the tables above, covering the learner’s licence, driving licence test, renewal, duplicate and other charges. You can pay online on the Parivahan Sarathi portal or offline at your RTO after completing the application and tests. Check the fee for your service on the portal before you apply.
FAQs on Driving Licence Fees
1.What are learning licence and driving licence fees in India?
Learning licence and driving licence fees are the government charges payable for applying, testing, renewing or changing a learner’s or driving licence under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The charge for each service is listed in the fee tables above. Fees can be revised, so check the current amount before you pay.
2.How do I pay learning licence and driving licence fees online?
You can pay learning licence and driving licence fees online on the Parivahan Sarathi portal by selecting your state and choosing the EPayment option under Fee Payments. You then enter your application number and date of birth, calculate the fee and choose a bank or payment gateway. The detailed steps are given in the payment section above.
3.What details do I need to pay the driving licence fee online?
You need your application number and date of birth to pay the driving licence fee online on the Parivahan Sarathi portal. The portal calculates the fee for your application and asks you to verify your details. You must also enter the code shown on screen before you proceed to the payment gateway.
4.How can I check whether my learning licence or driving licence fee payment went through?
You can check your learning licence or driving licence fee payment status on the Parivahan Sarathi portal by selecting your state and using the Verify Payment Status option under Fee Payments. Keep your application number ready while you check. If the status is unclear, contact your RTO or State Transport Department.
5.What are the different types of driving licence in India?
Driving licences in India are issued for different classes of vehicles, such as motorcycles, light motor vehicles and heavy or transport vehicles. The class you need depends on the vehicle you want to drive and whether you use it for personal or commercial purposes. The licence types section above lists the classes.
6.What is the difference between a learning licence and a driving licence?
A learning licence is a provisional permit that lets you practise driving on public roads, while a driving licence is the full authorisation to drive independently. A learner must practise in the presence of a driving licence holder. A driving licence is issued only after you pass the final driving test.
7.Are learning licence and driving licence fees the same for every vehicle class?
Learning licence and driving licence fees are charged for each class of vehicle, so applying for more than one class increases the total fee. Adding another class to an existing driving licence carries its own separate fee. The fee tables above list each charge.
8.What other fees apply to a learning licence and driving licence?
Separate charges apply for services such as driving licence renewal, a duplicate licence, change of address, adding a vehicle class, an international driving permit and appeals. These charges are listed in the fee tables above. Renewing a driving licence after the grace period also attracts an additional late fee.
9.When should I renew my driving licence to avoid a late fee?
A driving licence can be renewed within one year before or after its expiry date, and renewing early avoids the late fee that applies after the grace period. If the driving licence has been expired for more than one year, you may have to take the driving test again. The rules can vary by state, so check with your RTO.
10.What happens if I fail the learning licence or driving licence test?
If you fail the learning licence or driving licence test, you need to place a new application and pay the retest fee for the next attempt. A retest can be applied for only after a waiting period, which is longer after repeated failures in the driving skill test. The waiting period is explained in the section above.
11.Is the learning licence or driving licence fee refundable?
The fee paid for a cancelled learning licence or driving licence application is not refunded. If the fee is deducted twice, you can contact your Zonal Office or State Transport Department with your original documents to get the extra amount refunded. A failed test needs a fresh application and retest fee.
12.Can I apply for a learning licence and driving licence offline?
Yes, you can apply for a learning licence and driving licence offline by visiting your nearest Regional Transport Office with the required documents and paying the fee there. You complete a vision test and a written test on traffic rules before the learner’s permit is granted. The offline steps are given in the section above.
13.Which documents are needed to apply for a learning licence or driving licence?
You need proof of identity, proof of address, age proof and passport-sized photographs to apply for a learning licence or driving licence at the RTO. Carry the original documents for verification when you visit. Document requirements can vary slightly by state.
14.What tests do I need to pass to get a driving licence after a learning licence?
After you get your learning licence and practise under supervision, you must pass the driving test conducted by the RTO to receive your driving licence. The learning licence application itself involves a vision test and a written test on traffic rules. Your driving licence is issued only after you pass the driving test.
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