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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(driving licence documents, dl new documents, learner licence documents, sarathi documents, lmv hmv requirements)
+metatag-title=(Documents for Learner and Driving Licence India 2026)&metatag-description=(Documents for Learner Licence LL + Driving Licence DL under Motor Vehicles Act 1988. PoI + PoA + DOB + medical fitness for commercial DL.)}}
+====== Documents required for new driving licence (LMV) ======
+{{ :social:auto:documents-driving-licence-new.png?direct&1200 |Documents required for new driving licence (LMV) — RTI Wiki}}
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+**Quick Reply:** Documents for Learner Licence LL + Driving Licence DL under Motor Vehicles Act 1988. PoI + PoA + DOB + medical fitness for commercial DL.
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** For new driving licence: first apply for **Learner Licence (LL)** with documents below, pass online learners test, wait 30 days, then apply for **[[:driving-licence-application-stuck-rto-delay-india|Driving Licence (DL)]]** with practical test. Documents required: Form 1 (medical), Form 1A (declaration), %%PoI%%, %%PoA%%, %%PoDOB%%. **Commercial DL (HMV)** requires medical Form 1A signed by registered MP.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Proof of Identity** — Aadhaar · Voter ID · PAN · Passport · Birth certificate
+  * **Proof of Address (current)** — Aadhaar · Voter ID · Electricity bill (≤6 months) · Water bill · LPG bill · Bank statement · Rent agreement (registered) · Property tax receipt
+  * **Proof of Date of Birth** — Birth certificate · School Class 10 mark sheet · PAN · Passport · Aadhaar · Govt-issued photo ID with DOB
+  * **Form 1 — Application** — Self-declaration of physical fitness; download from parivahan.gov.in
+  * **Form 1A — Medical fitness** — For age 50+ OR commercial DL — signed by registered medical practitioner
+  * **Photograph + signature** — 4 passport-size photos + signature on white paper
+  * **Learner Licence (for permanent DL)** — Original LL + receipt of LL test passing
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Form 4** — For HMV / commercial vehicle additional categories
+  * **Form 5** — For driving school certificate (mandatory for some categories)
+  * **NOC from existing licensing authority** — If transferring DL between states
+  * **Disability certificate** — For %%PwD%% applicants seeking modified-vehicle endorsement
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **Age requirements**: 18 (LMV non-transport) · 20 (transport) · age relaxation in certain states.
+  * **Form 1A medical** — mandatory for age 50+ AND for all commercial DLs (HMV, taxi, auto).
+  * **Driving school certificate (Form 5)** — mandatory for HMV, hazardous goods, passenger vehicles in many states.
+  * **Photo specifications**: 3.5 × 2.5 cm, white background, recent.
+  * **Test fees**: LL Rs. 200 + DL Rs. 200 + smart card Rs. 200 (varies by state, around Rs. 600-1,000 total).
+  * **Validity**: DL valid 20 years OR until age 50, whichever earlier; renewable in 5-year cycles after 50.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online application at [[https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in|sarathi.parivahan.gov.in]] → book RTO test slot → carry originals + photocopies + Form 1.
+→ Official source: [[https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/sarathiHomePublic.do|https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/sarathiHomePublic.do]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If DL is rejected for "documents inadequate", request specific deficiency in writing under §4(1)(d). Re-apply with corrected documents.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Can I get DL without LL? ====
+No — Learner Licence is mandatory; minimum 30-day wait between LL and DL test.
+==== Documents for HMV / commercial? ====
+Same as LMV + Form 1A medical + driving school certificate (Form 5).
+==== I lost my Learner Licence. Can I still apply for DL? ====
+Apply for duplicate LL first via Sarathi portal (Rs. 200).
+==== Inter-state transfer — what documents? ====
+Existing DL + NOC from issuing RTO + new address proof.
+==== What is "Form 1A" exactly? ====
+Medical fitness certificate by a registered medical practitioner. Mandatory for 50+ and commercial DLs.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:driving-licence-status|How to check driving licence status]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:driving-licence:start|Driving Licence across all 36 states]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-driving-licence-status|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>driving licence new documents-checklist citizen-help}}