How to Apply for Driving License Online in Sindh – 7 Easy Steps

A driving license is a mandatory document for all drivers around the world. It serves as official proof that an individual is legally permitted to operate one or more types of motorised vehicles (such as a motorbike, car, bus or truck) on public roads.

If you are driving without one, then I am sorry to break it to you: that’s a crime. Instead, save yourself the hassle and get one to drive with ease.

In this digital age, it’s even easier thanks to the launch of the Online Driving License System by the Sindh Traffic Police. Whether you’re applying for a learner’s permit, renewing your license, or converting it into a digital card, the process has been digitised for your convenience.

How to Apply For Driving License Online – Steps Explained

Here are the steps that you need to follow to get an online driving license, easy and hassle-free:

Step # 01

Visit the Official Sindh Driving License Website. This is the official platform where all online driving license services for Sindh are managed.

Step # 02

Now, sign up for an account on the website through your CNIC number, mobile number, and a valid email address. Once registered, you’ll receive a verification code via SMS or email.

Step # 03

After logging in, select the type of service you require, i.e., learner license, renewal of license, duplication of license (in case of loss) and converting license to a smart card. Each option will take you to a specific application form.

Step # 04

Now, you will see an application form. Fill in with all the necessary details (full name, CNIC number, date of birth, blood group, address, and the type of vehicle). It’s crucial to enter accurate and truthful details to avoid rejection or future complications.

Step # 05

Now upload all the required documents, including your CNIC (front and back), your passport-size photograph, any important medical certificate (if required) and an old driving license (for renewals/conversions).

Step # 06

Once the form is completed and submitted, the system will automatically generate a unique Bill ID for your application. Fees can be paid via JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or online banking.

Step # 07

Print and pay the fee challan. The current total fee for a learner’s license is Rs415, although applicants are advised to treat this as an estimate. Once the payment is confirmed, your driving license is ready for download.

Note: You may need to book a second appointment for biometric, an eye test and a driving test (for new applicants).

Tips Before You Apply

• Double-check CNIC details for errors
• Make sure your photo is clear and recent
• Keep the payment receipt saved as proof
• Reach your biometric appointment on time
• The “printed” license can be used legally on the roads while learning to drive.
• While you are at it, apply for the new ajrak number plates too to avoid any future problems in driving.

Important Features of Driving License

Before applying, know these important features of the driving license online application, as you never know what comes in handy later on.

Eligibility For Driving License Online

Before applying for a driver’s license, it is important to know if you are eligible to acquire one. You can apply for a driver’s license in Karachi if you are above 18 and have your Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).

The person must also not be disqualified by law from attaining a license or have any disease or condition that might lead to disqualification. Here are some examples:

1. Epilepsy.
2. Lunacy.
3. Heart disease is likely to produce a sudden attack of giddiness or fainting.
4. Inability to distinguish with each eye at a distance of twenty-five yards in good daylight (with the aid of glasses, if worn) a series of seven letters and figures in white on a black ground of the same size and arrangement as those of the registration mark of a motor car.
5. Colour blindness, or the inability to readily distinguish the pigmentary colours red and green.
6. Night blindness

License Offices Available

Karachi has four different centres that can issue a driving license. The following are the addresses of all centres:

• Clifton Branch: 5th Zamzama St, Neelam Colony (nearest landmarks: Do Talwar and Mohatta Palace)
• Korangi Branch: Sector 6A, Main Causeway, Korangi
• Nazimabad Branch: Nawab Siddique Ali Khan Rd, A-9 Block 4 D/3
• Baldia Town Branch: Traffic Training Institute Baldia Town, Saeedabad (nearest landmark: Hub Chowki)

The timings of these branches are usually from 9 to 4 PM on normal days and 9 to 12:30 PM on Fridays.

Written, Eyesight and Driving Tests

You will be required to take a written exam so that the department may assess your understanding of traffic safety. Once you have passed the written exam, a medical examiner, who is on-site, will perform an eyesight test.

You will receive a receipt and be instructed to wait a week before your license is mailed to you after completing all these tests.

Who Knew Making A Driving License Can be this Easy

The digital initiative has been met with positive feedback from the public. Applicants appreciate the convenience, speed, and transparency of the new system. The system has made life easier for citizens who no longer need to wait in endless lines, especially students and working professionals who rarely get time to spare.

Hoping that we can attain this new initiative to its full use and allow things to change with our cooperation!