How to apply for a driving licence on Parivahan Sarathi (Kerala)

Almost every fresh driving licence in Kerala now runs through Sarathi on Parivahan. The portal is powerful — and easy to mis-click if you rush.

For a new permanent licence after you hold a valid learner’s licence: open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, select Kerala (KL), choose New Driving Licence, enter your LL number and date of birth, complete the application, pay fees and reserve a test slot.

On the scheduled date, appear with originals, fee receipts and a suitable vehicle for the class you applied for. After you pass the practical stages, the licence is typically dispatched by post — keep your address updated in the system.

Slot scarcity is real in busy RTOs. Structured schools that coordinate paperwork and mock tests help you arrive on a day when you are actually ready — not just when a calendar slot opened.