How to Get a Driving Licence in Maharashtra — Step by Step (2026)

Getting a driving licence in Maharashtra is a two-step process — and the process is simple, most people overthink it. You first get a Learner's Licence (LL), wait 30 days, then apply for the permanent licence. The total cost is around ₹500-700. Here's the exact process.

Eligibility — Who Can Apply

• 16 years minimum — for gearless two-wheelers only
• 18 years minimum — for geared two-wheelers and light motor vehicles (cars)
• 20 years minimum — for commercial and transport vehicles (trucks, buses, taxis)
• Valid Aadhaar and address proof required for all categories

Step 1 — Apply for Learner's Licence

Go to parivahan.gov.in and select Maharashtra as your state. Choose 'Apply for Learner's Licence' and fill in your personal details — name, address, date of birth, and vehicle type. Upload your Aadhaar (for identity and address), one passport photo, and pay the fee of ₹150 online. Then you'll need to take a short online test about road signs and traffic rules — about 20 questions. Pass this test (70% is the cutoff) and your LL is issued. It's valid for 6 months.

Step 2 — Apply for Permanent Driving Licence

After holding the LL for at least 30 days (maximum 180 days), apply for the permanent DL using Form 4 on the same Sarathi Parivahan portal. Book a driving test slot at your nearest RTO in Maharashtra. On the test day, bring your original documents and be prepared to demonstrate basic driving on the RTO test track. After passing, the permanent licence is typically dispatched to your home address within 2-4 weeks.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (serves as both identity and address proof)
• Valid Learner's Licence
• Passport-size photographs (2-3 copies)
• Application Form 4 (filled online or at RTO)
• Medical fitness certificate (for commercial vehicle licences)
• Certificate from a registered driving school (for commercial licences)

Fees

• Learner's Licence: ₹150
• DL application: ₹200
• Driving test / retest: ₹300
• Total approximate: ₹500-700 for the complete process

RTO Locations in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has 25+ RTOs spread across the state, coded MH01 onwards — from Mumbai (MH01-MH03) to Sangli (MH10), Kolhapur (MH09), Pune (MH12/MH14), and Nanded (MH25). For Sangli residents, the main RTO is in Sangli city. For commercial vehicle aspirants looking for driver jobs, getting a Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licence opens up truck and bus driving opportunities that typically pay ₹18,000-28,000 per month. Find driver jobs across Maharashtra on MahaJob once licensed.