Parivahan Sewa is an online tool that was made by the Ministry of Highways and Road Transport. The site has a lot of different services for drivers licenses and cars.

Through the Parivahan Sewa Portal, users can apply for licenses, update documents, check vehicle details, and pay challans online.

License Services

Vehicle Services

Driving Licence Services

You can get to the Parivahan Sewa Portal, which has services relating to driver’s licenses, through the Sarathi Parivahan dashboard for your state.

Some of the most important services are applying for a learner’s permit or a driving licence, renewing your licence, getting a copy licence, keeping your licence up to date, making driving test appointments and printing or downloading your licence.

In India, driving licences are categorized into two primary types:

• Learner’s Licence (LL): A provisional licence that permits you to practice driving under supervision. It’s valid for six months and can be extended for an additional six months if necessary.
• Permanent Driving Licence (DL): This is the full licence that allows you to drive independently. To apply for a permanent DL, you must first hold a learner’s licence and successfully pass a driving test.

Eligibility Criteria

Before beginning your application, make sure you meet these requirements:

• Age Requirement: For a motorcycle without gears, you must be at least 16 years old. For a geared motorcycle or car, the minimum age is 18. Commercial licences require applicants to be at least 20 years old.
• Medical Fitness: Applicants must meet the physical and mental fitness standards set by the Motor Vehicles Act.
• Knowledge of Traffic Rules: You should have a basic understanding of traffic laws and regulations.

Required Documents

• Proof of Identity: Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.
• Proof of Address: Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, or a Utility Bill (no older than three months).
• Proof of Age: Birth certificate, 10th-grade mark sheet, Passport, etc.
• Passport-sized Photographs: Recent photos meeting the required specifications.
• Learner’s Licence (for Permanent DL): A valid learner’s licence is necessary when applying for a permanent DL.
• Application Fees: Fees depend on the type of licence and your state. You can check the fee details on the Sarathi Parivahan website.

Driving Licence Application

There are two kinds of driver’s licenses: one for learning how to drive and one for life. You must first apply for a learner’s licence if you don’t already have one.

After 30 days of receiving the learner’s licence, you can apply for a permanent driving licence. To apply for a driving licence, follow the steps below:

• Begin by visiting the official Sarathi Parivahan – parivahan.gov.in portal.
• Under the “Online Services” section, select Driving License Related Services.

• A new page will open where you’ll need to choose your state and RTO from the available options.
• Choose the appropriate application type:
  • New Learner’s Licence: If you’re applying for a licence for the first time.
  • New Driving Licence: If you already hold a learner’s licence and are ready to apply for a permanent licence.

• Click ‘Continue’ and follow the prompts to enter your details.
• Fill in the application form carefully and upload the required documents in the specified format and size.
• Once the application is complete, schedule your driving test by selecting a convenient date and time slot through the Appointments section.
• Make the payment using one of the available online payment methods.
• On the scheduled date, visit your RTO with the original documents and the payment receipt. Upon successfully passing the driving test, your permanent driving licence will be issued.

Driving Licence Status

After applying for a driving licence, you can check the status of your application by following these steps:

• Go to the Sarathi Parivahan website – Sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and navigate to the “Application Status” section.
• Input your application number, date of birth, and the displayed captcha to check your current status.

Note: If you apply for a learner’s permit, you will get it the same day. This means you can start learning how to drive right away. Of course, you have to pass a driving test before you can get a licence. Once you do, you’ll get your lifelong licence.

Driving License Download

• Visit parivahan.gov.in and click on “Online Services” > “Driving License Related Services.”
• Select your state to access the Sarathi Dashboard.
• Click on “Print Driving License” in the Driving Licence menu.

• Enter your DL Application Number and Date of Birth, then click Submit.

Your license will appear; click “Print” to save or download it as a PDF.

For Learner’s License:

• On the Sarathi Dashboard, select “Print Learner’s License (Form-3)” under the “Learner License” menu.

• Enter your Application/License Number, Mobile Number, and Date of Birth, then download or print it.

Driving Licence Renewal

You can apply for a driving license renewal up to one month before its expiration. If the renewal is delayed by over five years, a new license process must be followed.

If the renewing request is made within 30 days of the expiration date, the new date will be used instead. After 30 days, it will still be good from the date of entry for an extra Rs. 30/-.

Required Documents:

• Driving License
• Application Form 2
• Form 1 (Self-declaration for non-transport vehicles)
• Form 1A (Medical Certificate for transport vehicles)
• Prescribed fees

Process

• Start by visiting the official Parivahan Sewa website at parivahan.gov.in.
• On the homepage, navigate to the “Driving Licence Related Services” section.
• Once a new page opens, select the state where your driving licence was originally issued.
• After choosing your state, click on the option for “Apply for DL Renewal.”

• Enter your driving licence number, date of birth, and the captcha code.
• Click on “Get DL Details” and choose the appropriate licence category, RTO, and state.
• Proceed with the renewal process by clicking on the “Proceed” button.

• Upload the necessary documents, such as Form 1-A, address proof, age proof, and passport-sized photographs. Pay the renewal fee online.
• On the assigned date, visit your RTO with the original documents for verification. Once verified, the renewed driving licence will be sent to your registered address.

To renew your driving licence offline, visit the nearest RTO, fill out Form 2, and submit it with the required documents. Pay the renewal fee and collect the receipt. After verification, pick up your renewed licence from the RTO.

Duplicate Driving Licence

A duplicate driving licence can be issued under the following conditions:

• The licence has been lost or destroyed.
• The licence is damaged, defaced, or unreadable.
• The photograph on the licence needs to be updated or replaced.

Requirements:

• Application in Form 2.
• The original damaged or defaced licence, if available.
• Attested photocopies of the driving licence, in case of loss.
• Prescribed fees along with applicable user charges.

Application Process

• Visit the official Parivahan Sewa website at parivahan.gov.in and click on “Online Services.”
• Select “Driving Licence Related Services” and choose your state.
• Click on “Apply for Duplicate DL” and follow the instructions to proceed.
• Enter your driving licence number, date of birth, and captcha, then click “GET DL Details.”
• Confirm your details, enter your mobile number and email ID, and fill in your address and pin code.
• Select the appropriate service, either “Issue of Duplicate DL” or “Replacement of DL,” and click “Proceed.”

• Complete the self-declaration form regarding physical fitness and submit it.
• Upload the required documents, pay the fees, and print the receipt.
• Book an appointment slot, take your documents to the RTO, and after verification, your duplicate or replacement DL will be sent to your address.

Required Documents:

• Driving Licence Number
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Payment Slip
• Slot Booking Slip.

Fees

Service	Fee (INR)
Learner’s Licence (LL)	₹200
Permanent Driving Licence (DL)	₹200
Driving Licence Renewal	₹200
Duplicate Driving Licence	₹250
International Driving Permit (IDP)	₹1000
Adding an Additional Vehicle Class to DL	₹500
Driving Licence Test	₹300
Late Renewal of DL (after grace period)	₹300 + applicable fees

Access Vehicle Related Services

You can access Vehicle Related Services on Sarathi Parivahan by following these steps:

• Visit the Parivahan portal at parivahan.gov.in.
• In the Online Services menu, click on Vehicle Related Services.

• Select your state from the options.
• Now Vahan Citizen Services page will . Enter your Vehicle Registration Number, Registering Authority, State Name, and RTO.
• Finally, click on the Proceed option to continue.

eChallan – Check and Payment

You can access eChallan services on the Parivahan portal by following these steps:

• On the homepage, click on eChallan in the Online Services menu.

• You will be redirected to echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on Challan Status under the Check Online Services section.

• Enter your Challan Number, DL Number, or Vehicle Number, and click on Get Details.
• Your challan details will appear on the screen, and you can proceed to pay your challan online.

Forms

Important Forms Related to Driving License and Vehicle:

Driving Licence

• Form 1: Self-declaration of physical fitness for non-transport vehicles.
• Form 1A: Medical Certificate for transport vehicles.
• Form 2: Application for the grant or renewal of a driving license.
• Form 3: Learner’s License.
• Form 4A: Application for the grant of a driving license.
• Form 5: Driving Certificate issued by a driving school or establishment.
• Form 8: Application for adding a new class of vehicle to a driving license.
• Form 9: Application for renewal of a driving license.

Vehicle

• Form 25: Application for renewal of vehicle registration certificate (RC).
• Form 26: Application for duplicate vehicle registration certificate.
• Form 28: No Objection Certificate (NOC) for vehicle transfer.
• Form 29: Notice of transfer of vehicle ownership.
• Form 30: Application for the transfer of vehicle ownership.
• Form 35: Application for termination of a hypothecation (loan) on a vehicle.

Helpline

If you encounter any issues, you can contact us using the details provided below:

Problem	Email ID	Contact Number	Timings
Vehicle Registration, Fitness, Tax, Permit, Dealer	helpdesk-vahan[at]gov[dot]in	+91-120-4925505	06:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
Learner License, Driving License	helpdesk-sarathi[at]gov[dot]in	N/A	N/A
mParivahan Services	helpdesk-mparivahan[at]gov[dot]in	N/A	N/A
eChallan Services	helpdesk-echallan[at]gov[dot]in	N/A	N/A