PSV Badge (Driver Badge) — Maharashtra
Also known as: PSV badge, driver badge, public service vehicle badge, taxi badge, conductor/driver badge
To drive a passenger vehicle for hire — taxi, cab or auto — you need a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) badge in addition to a transport-authorised driving licence. The badge is issued by the RTO and confirms you're fit to carry paying passengers. It needs age 20+, a transport licence, a minimum education level, a medical certificate and usually a short test on local traffic rules. It's valid three years and must be renewed before it lapses.
- Issued by
- Motor Vehicles Department, Government of Maharashtra (RTO)
- Official portal
- Sarathi (Parivahan)
- You get
- PSV Badge (Driver Badge) — Valid 3 years
- Offline options
- RTO office (badge test, verification and issuance)
Who can apply
- Minimum age 20 years
- You must hold a transport-authorised driving licence (an AEDL/transport endorsement) — a private licence is not enough
- You are commonly required to have held a valid LMV driving licence for at least 1 year before a PSV badge — confirm for Maharashtra
- A minimum education level (commonly 8th standard pass) is required in many states — confirm the Maharashtra requirement
- Physical and mental fitness certified by a registered medical practitioner
What it costs
| PSV badge feeBadge fees are modest but vary by state/RTO; the test and any character verification may add small charges. Confirm the exact Maharashtra fee. | ₹100–₹500 |
How long it takes
Typically 7–30 days.
Gated by an RTO appointment, the badge test and any police/character verification; allow a few weeks.
The full step-by-step guide
What's inside for this procedure:
- 7 steps in exact order, with the official link at each one
- 5 documents — accepted alternatives, and official templates to download
- 4 common reasons applications get rejected, and how to avoid each
- The nearest office and authorised centre to file it, for your PIN code
- Progress tracking with your deadlines, notes, and application numbers
Common questions
Do I need a PSV badge to drive for Uber/Ola?
Yes — to carry paying passengers you need a PSV (driver) badge in addition to a transport-authorised driving licence. Aggregators verify both at onboarding.
How long is a PSV badge valid?
Generally 3 years, renewable. Apply for renewal before it expires — commonly at least 30 days ahead.
Is there a test?
Usually yes — an RTO test that in metro areas covers city-specific traffic rules, plus document verification and sometimes character/police verification.
Part of a bigger goal
- Become an Uber / Ola driver — Maharashtra— Maharashtra
Would you rather have someone do this for you?
The guide above covers the full procedure. If you would prefer professional help, let us know — assisted filing is on the way, and this helps us decide which services and cities come first.
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Where this comes from
This guide is put together from the official government sources listed below. We last reviewed it on 20 July 2026. Government rules and fees change often, and official websites are sometimes incomplete or unclear, so we cannot promise every detail is current. We make every effort to keep this updated, but there is no guarantee. Always check the official source linked below before you act or pay.
Recent changes
- 21 July 2026 — Added official template links (#2): linked the government-published PDF for Form 1A so applicants can download the exact form. Provenance recorded; KaamKar links the source, does not host it.
- 20 July 2026 — Re-voiced steps to the action-first step-writing standard (docs/STEP-WRITING-STANDARD.md): second-person imperative, action first, who-you-need surfaced; all facts, citations, fees and references preserved.
- 14 July 2026 — Initial authoring: PSV (driver) badge for Maharashtra — sits on top of a transport-authorised licence; age/education/holding-period eligibility, medical, RTO badge test, ~3-year validity. Eligibility specifics, fee, police-verification and local-test details flagged for verification against Parivahan/Sarathi/MH MVD.
Official sources for this guide
KaamKar is an independent guide, not a government website. Apply only on the official portal linked above. Content prepared to published requirements — no outcomes are guaranteed.