Punjab residents can now apply for, renew and manage a driving licence online without repeated visits to a licence office. Applications run through Dastak, the Punjab government’s service delivery platform, while verification and e-licence downloads run through DLIMS. This guide explains the learner permit, the 42-day wait, the driving test, the documents you need and the fees, so you can complete the process in the right order the first time.
Item
Fee (snapshot, September 2026)
Learner permit, per category
Rs500
Permanent licence, motorcycle
Rs930 (including Rs480 courier)
Permanent licence, car or jeep
Rs1,830 (including Rs480 courier)
Permanent licence, LTV
Rs2,330
Renewal, motorcycle
Rs450
Renewal, car
Rs1,350
Driving test fee
Rs50–150
Apply Through Dastak
Dastak portal and app: Apply through Dastak at dastak.punjab.gov.pk or through the Dastak app, known as Maryam Ki Dastak.
DLIMS for verification: Use DLIMS at dlims.punjab.gov.pk to verify your licence and download your e-licence.
One process, two platforms: Dastak handles the application, while DLIMS is the record and verification system behind it.
Apply from home: The online route removes the need to queue at an office just to submit your application.
Learner fee: A learner permit costs Rs500 per category.
Valid for 6 months: The learner permit remains valid for 6 months from issue.
42-day wait: You must wait 42 days after getting your learner permit before taking the permanent-licence driving test.
Learn before you test: Use the waiting period to practise properly, because the permanent licence requires a real driving test.
Permanent Licence and the Driving Test
Physical driving test: A permanent licence requires a physical driving test at the testing facility.
E-sign test: Applicants also complete an e-sign test as part of the process.
Pass both parts: Clearing the test stages is what converts a learner permit into a permanent licence.
Book after 42 days: Do not book the test before the 42-day waiting period after your learner permit has passed.
Documents You Need
CNIC front photo: A clear photo of the front of your CNIC is required.
CNIC back photo: A clear photo of the back of your CNIC is also required.
Live face photo: A live face photo taken on a white background is required during the application.
Clear photos only: Blurred or cropped CNIC photos can delay your application, so check each image before uploading.
Paying Through PSID Challan
PSID challan: Fees are paid through a PSID challan generated during the application.
ATM payment: You can pay the challan through an ATM.
Online and mobile banking: Online banking and mobile banking apps also accept PSID challan payments.
Confirm before paying: Fees change from time to time, so always confirm the exact amount shown on your PSID challan before you pay.
Renewal and Fee Warnings
Renewal fees: Renewal costs Rs450 for a motorcycle licence and Rs1,350 for a car licence, as of the September 2026 snapshot.
Fees can change: The figures in this guide are a September 2026 snapshot, not a permanent tariff.
Trust the challan: The amount printed on your own PSID challan is the amount that applies to you.
Use official channels only: Apply through Dastak and verify through DLIMS, and do not pay any unofficial agent for a licence.
Step
What to do
1. Learner permit
Apply on Dastak, pay Rs500 per category
2. Wait 42 days
Practise driving while the learner permit is valid (6 months)
3. Driving test
Take the physical driving test plus the e-sign test
4. Pay and receive
Pay the PSID challan, then verify and download the e-licence on DLIMS
Conclusion
Getting a Punjab driving licence online follows a fixed order: learner permit on Dastak for Rs500 per category, a 42-day wait, a physical driving test with an e-sign test, and payment through a PSID challan. Keep your CNIC photos and white-background face photo ready, verify on DLIMS, and always confirm the exact fee on your own challan before paying, since fees can change.
FAQs
Where do I apply for a Punjab driving licence online? Apply through Dastak at dastak.punjab.gov.pk or through the Dastak app, and verify or download your e-licence on DLIMS at dlims.punjab.gov.pk.
How long is a learner permit valid? A learner permit is valid for 6 months, and you must wait 42 days after getting it before the permanent-licence driving test.
What is the fee for a car driving licence? As of September 2026, a car or jeep permanent licence costs Rs1,830, including Rs480 courier charges. Always confirm the amount on your PSID challan before paying.
What documents are needed? Photos of the front and back of your CNIC, plus a live face photo on a white background.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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