Back to all services
National licence platform
Sarathi, one route to your licence
A simpler view of India's driving licence platform. Understand the process, find the right service and move from application to approval with less guesswork.
Platform overview
Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysOne licence system, nationwide
A clear route from application to licence
Sarathi standardises the core process while each transport department controls the services and appointments available in its state.
Choose your state
Start with the issuing state or Union Territory so Sarathi can show the services available there.
Select a licence service
Apply, renew, update details, book a test or check an existing application from one service menu.
Complete the process
Submit the online steps and attend your selected RTO when a test, verification or biometric visit is required.
Licence services
Official Sarathi portal Start with what you need
Use the integrated services here, or continue to the official Sarathi portal for state-specific options.
Learner's licenceStart a learner's licence application and prepare for the test.New driving licenceContinue from a learner's licence to a permanent licence.Renew a licenceApply to renew an expiring or recently expired driving licence.Update or replaceRequest an address change, correction or replacement licence.AppointmentsBook or manage a learner's test and RTO appointment.Application statusTrack progress using your application details.
National infrastructure
Pan-India standardRecords that travel with the citizen
Common standards help licence information remain consistent, interoperable and available across state boundaries.
Timely recordsInformation available when offices need it
Uniform standardsCommon document and data rules
InteroperableState and National Registers connected