Bihar Driving Licence: Application & Renewal Guide

Driving licences in Bihar, as in every state, run through the national Sarathi Parivahan platform. You’ll go through two stages: a Learner’s Licence first, then the permanent Driving Licence once you clear the practical test at your local RTO.

How to Apply for a Driving Licence in Bihar

  1. Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select Bihar from the state dropdown.
  2. Apply for a Learner’s Licence first, filling in personal details and choosing your vehicle class.
  3. Take the learner’s test – many RTOs now offer this online.
  4. After the mandatory practice period, apply for the permanent DL and book a driving test slot at your RTO (Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and other district RTOs all process through the same portal).
  5. Pass the practical test at the RTO and your licence gets approved.

Documents Required

  • Proof of age and address (Aadhaar, voter ID, etc.)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Medical certificate (Form 1A), required for applicants 40 and above or for commercial licences

Switching to a PVC Driving Licence

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Conclusion

Bihar’s driving licence process runs through the same national Sarathi platform as the rest of the country – Learner’s Licence first, then the permanent DL after your RTO test. Once issued, a PVC reprint keeps it easy to carry.

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