How to Check Your Driving Licence Status Online in India

You need a driving license in order to drive a vehicle anywhere on public roads in in India is issued as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It is crucial that you check your driving licence status, for the purpose of ensuring that your driving licence is valid, for tracking the progress of an application or driving licence renewal status, to make certain that you have not missed any payments, and to verify whether you have any driving disqualification.

This can be made hassle free through websites such as the Parivahan Sewa, or the mParivahan app and offline at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).

There are two main ways to check driving licence status in India: online through the Parivahan Sewa or Sarathi Parivahan portals, or offline by visiting your local Regional Transport Office (RTO). Let’s break down both methods so you can choose what works best for you.

Online Method: Parivahan Sewa Portal

Parivahan Sewa portal is the platform for online driving licence check services. It’s user-friendly, available 24/7, and lets you verify driving licence status online or track your application in real time. Whether you’re checking an existing licence or a new application, the Sarathi Parivahan system has you covered. Here’s how to do it.

Steps to Check Existing License Status:

• Visit the Parivahan Portal: Go to parivahan.gov.in or sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your state.
• Select ‘Informational Services’: Look for the option to Know your license details.

• Enter Your Details: Input your driving licence number, date of birth (DOB), and the captcha code.
• Format: SS-RRYYYYNNNNNNN or SSRR YYYYNNNNNNN (e.g., DL-1420110012345 or DL14 20110012345).
• SS: 2-character State Code (e.g., RJ for Rajasthan, MH for Maharashtra).
• RR: 2-digit RTO Code.
• YYYY: 4-digit Year of Issue (e.g., ’99’ becomes ‘1999’, ’12’ becomes ‘2012’).
• NNNNNNN: 7-digit number, padded with leading zeros if needed.

• Submit and View Status: Click ‘Submit’ to see if your licence is valid, suspended, or revoked. This step also works for a driving licence validity check.
• Download Your Digital Driving Licence: If valid, you can download driving licence PDF through the portal or save it to mParivahan or DigiLocker for easy access.

Tip: If you’ve lost your DL number, try the driving licence status check without number option by using your name and DOB on the portal’s “Find Application Number” feature.

Steps to Check New Driving License Status:

• Access the Parivahan Sewa Portal: Visit to  https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and choose your state.
• Click on Services: Under the ‘Online Services‘ tab, select ‘Driving Licence Related Services‘.

• Choose ‘Application Status’: Select this option under Parivahan application status for driving licence.

• Provide Application Details: Enter your application number, DOB, and captcha. This is perfect for tracking driving licence application Status progress.

• Check the Status: The portal will show if your application is under processing, approved, or dispatched. You can also check driving licence dispatch status here.
• Explore Alternatives: Use the mParivahan driving licence status feature on the mParivahan app for quicker access on your phone.

Note: If you’re waiting for a learning licence status or international driving permit status check, the process is similar—just select the appropriate licence type on the portal.

Not comfortable with online tools? You can still check driving licence status by visiting your local RTO. This is a good option for those without internet access or for complex cases like duplicate driving licence status or driving licence status after test. Here’s what to do:

1. Locate Your RTO: Find the nearest Regional Transport Office in your state (e.g., West Bengal, Telangana, or Delhi). Each state’s RTO handles RTO driving licence status queries.
2. Bring Required Documents: Carry your application number, ID proof, and any RTO receipts. This helps with driving licence status enquiry.
3. Ask for Assistance: Speak to an RTO officer about your driving licence details or DL verification online if they offer digital kiosks.
4. Verify Status: The officer can confirm your driving licence status check by application number or check for issues like delays or rejections.

Pro Tip: Visiting the RTO can take time, so try calling ahead or checking online DL checking first to save effort.

To verify driving licence details online or offline, you’ll need a few key details:

Purpose	Required Details	Notes
Application Status	Application Number, Date of Birth, Captcha	Obtained during application submission; captcha is for online verification
Existing DL Status Check	Driving License Number, Date of Birth, Captcha	DL number must be in correct format (16 characters, including space/hyphen)
Offline Check	Application Number or DL Number, ID Proof	ID proof may be required for verification at RTO

If you don’t have your application number, don’t worry—check driving licence status without application number is possible by entering your name, DOB, and other details on the Parivahan portal’s “Find Application Number” tool.

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Status Not Updating	Verification delays, incomplete documents	Verify document uploads on Parivahan; contact RTO for clarification
Invalid Application Number	Typo or incorrect format	Double-check number; retrieve from application receipt
Portal Technical Glitch	Server issues or maintenance	Try again later or use an alternative browser/device
License Not Dispatched	High application volume, postal delays	Confirm dispatch status with RTO; check tracking if available
Discrepancy in Details	Errors in name, DOB, or address	Visit RTO with proof of correct details; apply for correction online/offline