Bihar Driving Licence 2026 - Learning Licence, Permanent DL Apply Online, Renewal, Status Check

Bihar Driving Licence 2026 - Apply Online Complete Guide

Bhaiyon, Driving Licence Bihar mein ab 100% online ban sakta hai - RTO jaane ki zaroorat sirf test dene ke liye hai.

Reality check: Bahut log sochte hain DL banwana mushkil hai, agent lagana padega. Galat! Sarathi portal pe khud se apply karna agent se bhi easy hai - aur Rs 500-1000 bachte hain.

Bihar ke 38 RTOs mein sab kuch digitized hai. Learning Licence sirf Rs 150 mein, Permanent DL Rs 500+ mein. Is guide mein LL se DL tak ka pura process, renewal, duplicate, status check - sab step-by-step samjhaya hai.

Official Portal: sarathi.parivahan.gov.in | Helpline: 0612-2506075 (Patna RTO)

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Driving Licence Types

LMV = Light Motor Vehicle (car, jeep) | MCWG = Motorcycle With Gear | HMV = Heavy Motor Vehicle

Fees - Kitna Lagega?

Total for new DL: LL (Rs 150) + DL Test (Rs 300) + Issuance (Rs 200) + Smart Card (Rs 200) = approximately Rs 850

Step 1: Learning Licence (LL) Apply Kaise Karein

Eligibility:

• Age 18+ (non-transport vehicles - car, bike)
• Age 16+ (motorcycle without gear, under 50cc)
• Age 20+ (transport vehicles - truck, bus)

Required Documents:

• Aadhaar Card (address proof + ID proof)
• Age Proof: Aadhaar / 10th Marksheet / Birth Certificate
• Passport Size Photo (recent, color)
• Signature (digital scan)
• Medical Certificate Form 1A (doctor se signed - eyesight test zaroori)

Online Apply Steps:

1. Account Create Karo:

1. sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe jaao
2. State: Bihar select karo, "Apply Online" pe click karo
3. "New Learner's Licence" select karo
4. "Apply for LL" pe click karo
5. Category choose karo (Non-Transport / Transport)

2. Application Form Bharo:

1. Applicant Details: Naam, Father's Name, DOB, Gender, Blood Group
2. Address: Aadhaar wala address daalo (match hona chahiye)
3. RTO Select Karo: Apna nearest RTO choose karo (38 RTOs hain Bihar mein)
4. Vehicle Class: LMV (car) / MCWG (bike) / dono select karo

3. Documents Upload Karo:

• Photo, Signature, Age Proof, Address Proof upload karo
• File size limit follow karo (usually JPEG, 200KB max)

4. Fee Payment:

• Rs 150 online pay karo (Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
• Payment receipt save karo

5. LL Test Slot Book Karo:

• Online slot booking pe date aur time choose karo
• Slot milne pe confirmation SMS aayega

LL Test Kya Hota Hai?

Computer-based test hota hai RTO pe:

• Total Questions: 15 (traffic signs, rules, road safety se)
• Pass Marks: 9/15 (60%)
• Language: Hindi available hai
• Time: 10-15 minutes
• Fail ho gaye? 7 din baad retest de sakte ho (Rs 50 retest fee)

Tip: Sarkari exam ke tarah traffic signs ratt lo - bahut easy test hai. sarathi portal pe practice test available hai.

Step 2: Permanent DL Apply Kaise Karein

Kab Apply Kar Sakte Ho:

• LL milne ke minimum 30 din baad aur maximum 180 din (6 months) ke andar
• 30 din practice karna zaroori hai

Additional Documents:

• Learning Licence (valid hona chahiye)
• Medical Certificate Form 1A (fresh - 30 din se purana nahi)

Online Apply Steps:

1. sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe jaao
2. State: Bihar > "Apply Online" > "New Driving Licence"
3. LL number enter karo - details auto-fill hongi
4. DL Test Slot Book Karo - date aur time choose karo
5. Fee Payment: Rs 300 (test) + Rs 200 (issuance) + Rs 200 (smart card)
6. Slot date pe RTO pe jaao

DL Driving Test Kya Hota Hai?

RTO pe practical test hota hai:

• Two-wheeler (bike): Figure-8 chalao, balance test, traffic sign identification
• Four-wheeler (car): Forward driving, reverse, parking, signals, hill start (agar applicable)
• Inspector judge karega - smooth driving dikhao
• Fail ho gaye? 7 din baad retest de sakte ho (Rs 300 retest fee)

Tip: Test se pehle RTO ground pe practice karo - sabhi RTOs mein test track similar hota hai.

DL Milne Ka Process:

1. Test pass hone pe "Passed" stamp lagega
2. Smart Card DL courier se ghar aayega (15-30 din mein)
3. Tab tak receipt/e-DL valid hai driving ke liye

DL Renewal Kaise Karein

Kab Renew Karna Hai:

• DL expiry se 1 saal pehle se 1 saal baad tak renew kar sakte ho
• 1 saal se zyada late ho gaya toh penalty lagti hai

Steps:

1. sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe jaao
2. "Apply Online" > "DL Renewal" select karo
3. DL number enter karo
4. Medical Certificate Form 1A upload karo (40 saal se upar ke liye mandatory)
5. Fee: Rs 200 pay karo
6. Updated DL courier se aayega

Duplicate DL (Kho Gaya / Damage Ho Gaya)

1. Sarathi portal pe "Apply Online" > "Duplicate DL"
2. DL number enter karo
3. FIR copy upload karo (agar chori hua toh)
4. Fee: Rs 200 pay karo
5. Naya DL courier se aayega

Address Change in DL

1. Sarathi portal pe "Apply Online" > "Change of Address in DL"
2. DL number enter karo
3. Naye address ka proof upload karo (Aadhaar / Bijli Bill / Rent Agreement)
4. Fee: Rs 200 pay karo
5. Updated DL aayega

Important: Agar dusre state se Bihar shift ho gaye toh Bihar RTO mein transfer karna padega.

Application Status Check

1. sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe jaao
2. "Application Status" pe click karo
3. Application Number ya DL Number enter karo
4. "Submit" pe click karo
5. Current status dikhega

mParivahan App - Digital DL

mParivahan app mein DL aur RC dono digital format mein rehte hain - physical card carry karne ki zaroorat nahi!

Setup:

1. Google Play se download karo
2. Mobile number verify karo (DL se linked number)
3. DL number enter karo
4. Virtual DL generate hoga - ye legally valid hai traffic police ke liye

Supreme Court ne 2021 mein approve kiya - DigiLocker ya mParivahan pe digital DL dikhana kaafi hai. Physical card nahi hai toh challan nahi katega.

Bihar RTOs (Regional Transport Offices)

Bihar mein 38 RTOs hain - apna nearest RTO sarathi portal pe select karo:

Full RTO list sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe State: Bihar select karne pe dikhti hai.

Common Problems & Solutions

Scam Warning

• "Agent se DL banwa lo Rs 5,000 mein" - FRAUD. Online total Rs 850 lagta hai
• "Bina test ke DL" - ILLEGAL. Test mandatory hai - bina test DL challan katega + cancel hoga
• "Jaldi DL dilwa denge" - Process same hai sabke liye, koi shortcut nahi
• Fake Sarathi websites - Sirf sarathi.parivahan.gov.in use karo

Yaad Rakho: DL banwana Rs 850 ke andar hota hai government fee mein. Agent ko extra paisa mat do.

Scam report: SkillUpBihar Scam Alerts

FAQs

Q: Learning Licence online apply kar sakte hain? A: Haan, sarathi.parivahan.gov.in pe pura process online hai. Sirf LL test ke liye RTO jaana padta hai.

Q: LL ke kitne din baad DL apply kar sakte hain? A: 30 din baad. LL ki validity 6 months hai - us period mein DL apply karna zaroori hai.

Q: DL test mein fail ho gaye toh? A: 7 din baad retest de sakte ho. LL validity ke andar unlimited retests le sakte ho.

Q: Bike aur car dono ke liye ek DL kaafi hai? A: Haan, apply karte waqt LMV + MCWG dono select karo - ek hi DL mein dono ka endorsement aa jayega.

Q: mParivahan app pe DL dikhana valid hai? A: Haan, legally valid hai. Supreme Court ne approve kiya hai. Traffic police mParivahan ya DigiLocker DL accept karti hai.

Q: DL renew kab karna chahiye? A: Expiry se 1 saal pehle se kar sakte ho. Late renewal pe penalty lagti hai.

Q: International DL kaise banwayein? A: Sarathi portal pe "International DL" apply karo - valid Indian DL chahiye. Fee Rs 1,000, validity 1 saal.

Sources & References

• Official Portal: Sarathi Parivahan - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways ka official DL portal
• Vehicle Portal: Vahan Parivahan - RC aur vehicle registration ke liye
• Government Act: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 & Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
• Helpline: 1800-120-0151 (Toll-Free, National Transport Helpline)

Ye guide official government sources se verify karke likhi gayi hai.

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DL banana Rs 850 ke andar hota hai - agent ko zyada paisa mat do! Helpline: 1800-120-0151

Page Last Updated: 2 March 2026