Learner Driving License

First step to a driving license — get your learner permit the same day from your district traffic police or online (Punjab DLIMS).

Traffic Police Same day issuance Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
اسی دن جاری
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • ڈرائیونگ لائسنس کا پہلا قدم — لرنر پرمٹ اسی دن اپنے ضلعی ٹریفک پولیس یا آن لائن (پنجاب DLIMS) سے حاصل کریں۔
  • فیس: تقریباً 500-1,000 روپے (صوبے/گاڑی کیٹیگری کے مطابق)۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موٹرسائیکل/کار لرنر پرمٹ کے لیے کم از کم عمر 18 سال۔
  • درست شناختی کارڈ ہو۔
  • ڈرائیونگ کے لیے طبی طور پر فِٹ۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • درست شناختی کارڈ (اصل اور کاپی)
  • تازہ پاسپورٹ سائز تصاویر
  • مکمل کردہ لرنر درخواست فارم
  • فیس/چالان رسید
  • میڈیکل سرٹیفکیٹ (جہاں ضروری ہو)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. صوبائی سسٹم (مثلاً DLIMS پنجاب) یا قریبی ٹریفک پولیس لائسنس آفس سے درخواست دیں۔
  2. لرنر فارم درست تفصیل کے ساتھ بھریں اور شناختی کارڈ و تصاویر منسلک کریں۔
  3. لرنر پرمٹ فیس ادا کریں۔
  4. جہاں ضروری ہو، بنیادی ٹریفک نشانات/تھیوری چیک پاس کریں۔
  5. لرنر پرمٹ وصول کریں جو 6 ماہ کے لیے کارآمد ہوتا ہے۔

Service Overview

A learner permit is the legal starting point for driving in Pakistan. It allows you to practice on public roads under supervision before taking the full driving test. Issued same-day by provincial traffic police, it is mandatory to hold the permit for at least 42 days before you can attempt the practical test.

What this means for you

A learner permit is the first step to a full driving licence. It lets you practise under supervision and study the road signs and rules, and it starts the mandatory waiting period you must complete before taking the test for a full licence. In Punjab you apply online through DLIMS.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Trying to skip straight to a full licence — the learner stage and waiting period come first.
  • Driving alone on a learner permit — it only allows supervised practice.
  • Uploading blurry documents that delay verification.

How to verify you are on the official channel

In Punjab, apply only on dlims.punjab.gov.pk and the official Rasta app. Verifying details is free — avoid any site charging a “processing” fee.

Official source: Punjab — dlims.punjab.gov.pk (DLIMS 2.0 / official Rasta app), by Punjab Traffic Police / PITB. Other provinces use their own official portals.
Last verified: August 11, 2026. Fees, categories and waiting periods vary by province and can change — confirm on your provincial portal.
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

لرنر پرمٹ پہلا قدم ہے؛ اس کے بعد مقررہ انتظار کے بعد ٹیسٹ دے کر مکمل لائسنس بنتا ہے۔ پنجاب میں dlims.punjab.gov.pk سے۔ لرنر پر اکیلے ڈرائو نہیں۔

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum age 18 for motorcycle and car learner permits.
Applicant must hold a valid CNIC.
Medically fit to drive.

Required Documents

Valid CNIC (original and photocopy)
Recent passport-size photographs
Completed learner application form
Fee / challan receipt
Medical certificate where required

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply online via your provincial system (e.g., DLIMS Punjab) or at the nearest traffic police licensing office.

2

Fill the learner application form with correct details and attach your CNIC and photographs.

3

Pay the learner permit fee.

4

Pass a basic traffic-signs / theory check where required.

5

Collect your learner permit, which is valid for 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

6 months.
No, a licensed adult must accompany you; driving alone is illegal and can result in a fine.
18 years for motorcycle and car.
In Punjab, about 42 days after getting the learner permit.
Yes, via DLIMS in Punjab or your provincial system.
No. A learner permit only allows supervised practice with a licensed driver; you need a full licence to drive independently.

Important Notes

A learner permit is valid for 6 months and does NOT allow independent driving — a licensed adult must accompany you at all times.
In Punjab you must wait about 42 days after the learner permit before applying for the driving test.
Driving alone on a learner permit is illegal and can result in a fine.