The driving licence application in Odisha is done through the central Sarathi Parivahan portal, where you first obtain a learner’s licence and then apply for a permanent driving licence after at least 30 days. Below is a concise, article-style guide suitable for online publication.

Overview of DL in Odisha

• In Odisha, new driving licences are issued by the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), but the application is submitted online through the Sarathi Parivahan system.
• You must first hold a valid Learner’s Licence (LL) and then apply online for a permanent Driving Licence (DL) between 30 days and 6 months from the date of issue of LL.

Eligibility and vehicle categories

• The minimum age is generally 18 years for a private motor car or motorcycle with gear; for gearless two‑wheelers up to 50cc it may be 16 years with guardian consent, as per central rules followed by states.
• Different licence categories include motorcycles (with/without gear), LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) like cars, and transport/commercial vehicles, each requiring you to select the correct class of vehicle while applying.

Documents required (online)

• Common documents include: proof of age (birth certificate, school certificate, Aadhaar, etc.), proof of address (Aadhaar, voter ID, utility bill, etc.), existing Learner’s Licence number, and passport‑size photo and signature in digital form.
• For some categories or higher age groups, a medical certificate in Form 1A issued by a registered medical practitioner may also be required at the time of online DL application.

Step‑by‑step: apply DL online in Odisha

• First go to the Sarathi Parivahan portal (Driving Licence Related Services), choose state “Odisha”, then select the option “Apply for Driving Licence”.
• Enter Learner’s Licence details, fill in personal and vehicle‑class information, upload scanned documents, photo and signature (if asked), then submit the form and pay the DL fee online.

Slot booking, test and issue

• After successful fee payment, book an online slot for the driving test at your chosen Odisha RTO through the same portal, selecting a date and time from the available options.
• On the test date, visit the RTO with originals of all documents, clear the driving skills test and biometric process; once approved, the RTO issues and dispatches your smart card driving licence to your registered address.

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