In today’s digital age, checking the status of your driving licence (DL) in India has become a seamless process, thanks to the online services provided by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Whether you’ve recently applied for a driving licence, lost your DL number, or simply want to verify its details, the Parivahan Sewa portal offers a user-friendly platform to access all driving licence-related services.
This article provides a detailed guide on how to check your driving licence status online, search for a lost licence, and retrieve your DL number using various methods.
Checking Driving Licence Status Online
If you’ve applied for a driving licence and want to track its progress, you can easily check its status online. Follow these steps to verify the status of your DL application:
- Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal:
Open your browser and go to the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/. - Navigate to Driving Licence Services:
On the homepage, locate the section labelled “Driving Licence Related Services” and click on it.
- Select Your State:
A dropdown menu will appear, prompting you to select the state from which you applied for your driving licence. Choose the appropriate state to proceed. - Access Application Status:
Once you’ve selected your state, a new page will display various driving licence services. From the menu, click on “Application Status”.
- Enter Required Details:
On the Application Status page, you’ll need to provide the following details:- Application Number: This is the unique number provided to you when you submitted your driving licence application. Ensure you have it handy, as it’s critical for tracking.
- Date of Birth: Enter your date of birth in the format requested (usually DD-MM-YYYY).
- Captcha Code: Type the code displayed on the screen to verify you’re not a bot.
- Submit and View Status:
After filling in the details, click the “Submit” button. The status of your driving licence application will appear on the screen. The information may include:- Application progress (e.g., Under Process, Approved, Rejected).
- Test result status (if applicable).
- Dispatch details, including the date the licence was sent (if dispatched).
This method is ideal for those who have recently applied for a driving licence and have their application number.
Checking Driving Licence by Name and Date of Birth
If you don’t have your driving licence number but want to check its details using your name and date of birth, the Parivahan portal provides an option to retrieve your application number. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to the Parivahan Portal:
Visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and click on “Driving Licence Related Services”. - Select Your State:
Choose the state where your driving licence was issued or applied for. - Navigate to Others Menu:
On the new page, locate the “Licence-Menu” at the top. Click on the “Others” option to reveal a dropdown menu. - Choose Find Application Number:
From the dropdown, select “Find Application Number”.
- Enter Details:
A new page will prompt you to provide the following information:- Name of the Applicant: Enter your full name as it appears on your application.
- Date of Birth: Provide your date of birth.
- Mobile Number: Input the mobile number linked to your application (if applicable).
- State and RTO Details: Select your state and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) where you applied.
- Captcha Code: Enter the code displayed.
- Submit to Retrieve Details:
Click “Submit” after entering the details. The portal will display your application number and related driving licence details on the screen.
You can use this application number to check the status as described in the previous section.
Searching Driving Licence by DL Number
If you have your driving licence number and want to verify its details, you can search for it directly using the DL number. Here’s the process:
- Access the Parivahan Portal:
Go to https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and select “Driving Licence Related Services”. - Select Your State:
Choose the state associated with your driving licence. - Go to Search Related Application:
In the “Licence-Menu”, click on “Search Related Application”.
- Enter DL Details:
On the new page, provide the following:- Driving Licence Number: Enter your DL number.
- Date of Birth: Input your date of birth.
- Captcha Code: Type the code shown.
- Submit and View Details:
Click “Submit”, and the portal will display your driving licence details, including its validity, issue date, and other relevant information.
This method is useful for those who have their DL number but want to confirm its authenticity or check specific details.
Searching Driving Licence by Name and Address
If you’ve lost your driving licence and don’t have the DL number but remember other personal details, you can use the advanced search option on the Parivahan portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Parivahan Website:
Navigate to https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and click “Driving Licence Related Services”. - Select Your State:
Choose the state where your driving licence was issued. - Access DL Search:
In the “Others” menu under “Licence-Menu”, select “DL Search”.
- Choose Search Method:
The Driving Licence Search page offers two search methods: - Basic Search: Requires details like:
- DL Number (if known).
- Licence Holder Name.
- Relation Name (e.g., father’s or spouse’s name).
- Issue Date or DL Issued Between (date range).
- Date of Birth.
- Mobile Number.
- State and RTO Office Name.
- Advanced Search: Requires additional details such as:
- Address.
- Blood Group.
- Gender.
- Submit and Retrieve Details:
Enter the relevant details, fill in the captcha, and click “Search”. The portal will display your driving licence details, which you can save or print for future reference.
This method is particularly helpful for those who have lost their driving licence and need to recover its details without the DL number.
If online methods don’t work, visit your nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO):
- Bring identification documents (e.g., Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport) and any proof of your driving licence application.
- The RTO staff can access their records to retrieve your driving licence number and other details.
- If you’ve previously used RTO services, your information may already be in their database.