Applying for a Learner's Licence or a Permanent Driving Licence online in India is done through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Sarathi Parivahan portal. To ensure successful online verification, all uploaded documents, photos, and signatures must comply with official size limits. This guide outlines the exact specifications for Sarathi portal uploads.
Driving Licence Photo Specifications (Sarathi Portal)
Your photograph for driving licence registration must meet these standards:
- Format: JPEG/JPG format.
- File Size: Strictly under 100KB.
- Dimensions: Standard passport size (3.5cm × 4.5cm).
- Background: Solid white or very light background.
Driving Licence Document Upload Limits
Supporting documents must fit these size limits:
- Address Proof: Under 400KB in PDF or JPEG format.
- Age Proof: Under 400KB in PDF or JPEG format.
- Medical Certificate (Form 1A): Under 400KB in PDF or JPEG format.
How to Resize Photo for Driving Licence
Use ResizeKB to format your photo to the exact 100KB limit in seconds:
- Go to our Resize Image to 100KB tool page.
- Upload your photo.
- The tool will compress and optimize the image to fit the Sarathi portal's limit. Download the final copy.
How to Compress Documents for Sarathi Portal
For age and address proof documents, keep files under 400KB by compressing them on our Compress PDF to 200KB tool page before uploading.
Learner Licence vs Permanent Licence — Same Photo Requirements?
Yes. Both learner and permanent licence applications are processed through the Sarathi Parivahan portal and follow the same upload specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, through the Sarathi Parivahan portal. The entire process, including document submission and payment, can be completed online.
International driving permits require a standard passport photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) under 100KB.
Upload your file to our PDF compressor, set the target size to 200KB, and download the optimized version.
Yes, you must visit the RTO for biometric verification and the driving test, even if you apply online.
Yes. A signed e-Aadhaar PDF is widely accepted as valid address proof across all states.