Documents required for a driving licence in India
Quick answer: For a driving licence you need a proof of age, a proof of address and passport-size photos, plus a self-declaration of physical fitness (Form 1) — a doctor’s certificate (Form 1A) is only needed for a transport licence, or renewal over 40. You first get a Learner’s Licence, then apply for the permanent licence. Apply on the Sarathi (Parivahan) portal. Also written driver’s license — the documents are the same.
🎂 Proof of age (any one)
- Birth certificate
- Class 10 (matriculation) certificate
- PAN card
- Passport
🏠 Proof of address (any one)
- Aadhaar card
- Electricity / water bill
- Voter ID (EPIC)
- Passport
- Registered rent agreement
📄 Forms & photo
- Form 2 — the application itself. The same form covers a Learner’s Licence, the driving licence, adding a new class of vehicle, renewal, and a change of address or name.
- Form 1 — self-declaration of physical fitness. You fill this in yourself; no doctor needed.
- Form 1A — a doctor’s medical certificate, and only in two cases: you are renewing and over 40, or you are applying for a transport (commercial) licence.
- Recent passport-size photographs — 50 KB or less for an online application
- Signature (uploaded on the portal)
- Learner’s Licence — required before the permanent licence
Where to apply
Applications are made via sarathi.parivahan.gov.in (Sarathi). Document lists differ slightly by state and category and change over time — always confirm the current list on the official portal before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are needed for a driver’s license?
The same list — “driver’s license” is the American spelling of what India calls a driving licence. You need proof of age, proof of address, passport-size photographs and the Form 1 self-declaration of physical fitness.
What documents are needed for a driving licence?
A proof of age, a proof of address, passport-size photos and Form 1 (self-declaration of physical fitness). Form 2 is the application form itself. You get a Learner’s Licence first, then the permanent licence.
Do I upload documents online?
Yes — Sarathi asks you to upload scanned documents, a photo and signature in specific sizes. Resize and combine them to fit.
General information, not legal advice — and ToolGalli is not affiliated with any government department. Requirements change; verify the current list on the official portal.