Learner's Licence in Maharashtra
Your first licence
The first step before a full licence — the test can be taken online from home.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- To start learning to drive
- Before a full licence
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Birth certificate
- School leaving certificate
- Aadhaar card
How to apply for Learner's Licence in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open the right website. Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, select "Maharashtra", and choose "Apply for Learner Licence".
- Fill the form and add papers. Fill your details and upload your photo, signature, and age & address proof (a clear photo of each).
- Pay and choose the online test. Pay the fee online. Many RTOs now let you take the Learner's test from home using Aadhaar verification.Keep your Aadhaar-linked phone ready — a secret number/OTP or a face check confirms it is you.
- Take the test. Answer the simple road-sign questions. You usually need about 60% to pass.
- Download your licence. The moment you pass, download your Learner's Licence — you can start learning to drive with it.
Good to know
Pass a short online test and get the Learner's Licence right away.
Common questions
How do I apply for Learner's Licence online?
You do it online on the official government website (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in). Follow the 5 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Learner's Licence from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Learner's Licence is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Learner's Licence cost?
₹150+ Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Learner's Licence take?
Same day
What documents are needed for Learner's Licence?
Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live, Your age. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Learner's Licence?
The official government website is sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.