Learner Licence Documents Required (Complete List)

You need age proof, address proof, and a passport-size photo to apply for a Learner Licence. If you have Aadhaar, it covers both age and address proof. Medical certificate is needed only for applicants over 40 or for commercial vehicle class.

Required Documents

Age Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card (recommended — works as both age and address proof)
  • Birth Certificate
  • 10th Class Marksheet / Certificate
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Transfer Certificate from school with DOB

Address Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • Electricity / Water / Telephone bill (not older than 3 months)
  • Bank Passbook or Statement with address
  • Ration Card
  • LIC Policy document
  • Rent Agreement (registered)

Passport-Size Photograph

  • Recent color photo with white background
  • Face clearly visible, no glasses, no cap
  • JPEG format, under 100KB

Medical Fitness Certificate (Form 1A)

  • Required if applicant is above 40 years of age
  • Required for transport / commercial vehicle class
  • Must be signed by a registered medical practitioner
  • Not required for applicants below 40 applying for non-transport vehicles

For Minor Applicants (age 16-17, gearless two-wheelers only)

  • Minor's age proof (Birth Certificate or 10th Marksheet)
  • Parent/Guardian consent letter
  • Parent/Guardian's identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Parent/Guardian's address proof
  • Passport-size photo of the minor

Optional / Situation-Specific Documents

  • Driving school certificate (if enrolled in a registered driving school)
  • Form 1 (Application form — auto-generated on Sarathi portal)
  • Previous Learner Licence (if applying again after expiry)

File Format & Size Rules

DocumentFormatMax Size
PhotoJPEG100 KB
SignatureJPEG100 KB
Age ProofJPEG or PDF200 KB
Address ProofJPEG or PDF200 KB
Medical CertificateJPEG or PDF200 KB

Tips to Avoid Document Rejection

  • Use Aadhaar as your primary document — it covers age proof, address proof, and is needed for online authentication
  • Scan documents using a scanner app (CamScanner, Adobe Scan) — not a regular phone camera
  • Make sure all four edges of the document are visible in the scan
  • Text on the document must be readable when zoomed in — no blur, no shadows
  • Name and date of birth on all documents must match exactly what you enter in the form
  • If your address recently changed, update Aadhaar first (online via UIDAI website), then apply
  • Keep file sizes within limits — use online compressors if needed, but don't reduce scan quality
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