Bihar Driving License:  In a major relief for applicants in Bihar, the Transport Department has decided that qualified candidates who pass the driving test will now receive their driving license within 24 hours. Previously, the process took a week to 10 days, causing inconvenience to the public.

During a departmental review meeting, Transport and Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar issued strict instructions to the selected agency, emphasising that public convenience is the top priority and no laxity in issuing licences will be tolerated. He said complaints of delay must stop, and the timeline must be strictly followed.

Bihar Driving License Rules: Agency To Keep 90 Day Card-Making Stock

The minister also directed that printing facilities for chip-less laminated driving licences and vehicle registration certificates (RC) be kept fully functional in all districts. The agency has been told to ensure at least 90 days’ stock of card printing material in every district. Any disruption due to a shortage will make the agency fully responsible, with strict action to follow.

Official data shows more than 55,000 driving licence applications are received monthly at district transport offices.

Bihar Driving License Update: 1,840 Applicants Registered In A Day

On December 16 alone, 1,840 online applications were registered statewide, with Muzaffarpur topping the list at 234, followed by Patna (163), Gopalganj (88), and Samastipur and Bhagalpur (87 each). Minister Shravan Kumar has instructed all District Transport Officers (DTOs) to regularly monitor the process and ensure no unnecessary delays in issuing licences to successful candidates.

Bihar Driving License: Step-By-Step Process To Apply Online

Applicants can apply through the Ministry of Road Transport’s Sarathi portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in).

- Visit parivahan.gov.in/parivahan

- Select ‘Driving license related services’ after clicking on ‘online services’

- Select your state. (Bihar)

- Select a new driving license after clicking on Apply Online.

- Select the state and transaction, and then click on continue.

- Enter your learner’s license number and enter the date of birth.

- Fill the form and then upload the documents online.

- Pay the fees online.

- Visit the RTO office along with the original documents.

- Show the application number to the RTO official.

- Appear for the driving test after getting a schedule from the RTO.

After the test, successful candidates will now get their licence within 24 hours.