A learner permit in Punjab costs Rs 500 for each category on it, paid online through DLIMS. A permit for a bike only is Rs 500, and one for both bike and car is Rs 1,000. It is valid for 6 months, and you can take the driving test once it is 42 days old.
In Islamabad a learner permit costs Rs 1,000 for six months. In Sindh the learner licence fee depends on the category and comes with medical and NADRA charges: Rs 215 for a motorcycle and Rs 265 for a car. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan fees are not covered; ask your district licensing branch.
Learner licence fee by province
| Learner permit | Punjab | Islamabad | Sindh (with medical and NADRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 215 |
| Car | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 265 |
| Bike and car | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 315 |
| LTV | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 265 |
| Renewing a learner permit | DLIMS renewal service | Rs 500 | Rs 100 |
Punjab charges per category, so adding a car to a bike permit doubles the fee. Islamabad charges one fee for the permit. Sindh's learner fee itself is Rs 50 for a motorcycle, Rs 100 for a car and Rs 150 for both; the rest is Rs 165 for medical and NADRA verification.
From learner permit to licence in Punjab
- Apply online. Create an account on DLIMS (now part of Dastak), fill in the form and upload a photo and both sides of your CNIC. Applicants over 50 also upload a medical certificate.
- Pay. DLIMS generates a PSID; pay Rs 500 per category by ATM, online banking or mobile banking.
- Print the permit. The learner permit is issued straight away in your account.
- Practise for 42 days. The permit lasts 6 months, and once it expires there is no grace period.
- Take the test. At the licensing centre you sit a traffic sign test and a driving test in the category you applied for, and pay the test fee: Rs 50 for a motorcycle, Rs 150 for a car.
- Pay for the licence. The yearly fee for 1 to 5 years plus Rs 480 courier.
You must be 18 for a bike or car permit, 21 for LTV, rickshaw or commercial tractor and 22 for HTV.
Worked example: bike and car from scratch, 5 years
Sana wants one Punjab licence for both a motorcycle and a car.
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner permit, 2 categories | Rs 1,000 |
| Test fee, motorcycle and car | Rs 200 |
| Licence, Rs 1,350 a year x 5 | Rs 6,750 |
| Courier | Rs 480 |
The licence stage comes to Rs 7,430, so with the learner permit she pays Rs 1,000 first and Rs 7,430 after the test. The driving license fee for 5 years page compares every category.
Punjab's learner fee is from the DLIMS help page and the Punjab Traffic Police and Lahore police pages for validity and ages. Islamabad fees follow the May 2024 notification; Sindh fees the Sindh Police Driving License Branch table. Check the PSID or challan before paying.
Questions people ask
What is the learner licence fee in Punjab?
Rs 500 for each category, paid online through DLIMS. A permit for bike and car together is Rs 1,000. There is no test fee at the learner stage; the test fee is paid later with the licence.
What is the learner licence fee for a bike?
In Punjab Rs 500. In Islamabad Rs 1,000, which covers six months. In Sindh Rs 215, made up of the Rs 50 learner fee and Rs 165 for medical and NADRA. See the bike license fees page for the licence that follows.
How long after the learner permit can I take the driving test?
After 42 days. Punjab Traffic Police require learner permit holders to wait 42 days before the test for a regular licence, and the National Highways and Motorway Police apply the same period. The permit is valid for 6 months, so book the test before it runs out.
What happens if my learner permit expires?
In Punjab there is no grace period: the permit stops being valid on its expiry date. DLIMS has a learner renewal service, and the PSID it generates shows the amount. Islamabad renews a learner permit for Rs 500 and Sindh for Rs 100.
Can I get a learner permit online?
Yes, in Punjab. Apply on DLIMS through Dastak, pay the PSID and download the permit from your account straight away. Islamabad also takes learner applications online through the ITP licensing portal.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.