Parivahan Sewa - Sarathi Parivahan, Driving Licence, Vehicle Info

Parivahan Sewa portal is an online platform operated by the Government of India, which provides vehicle and driving license related services digitally. This portal provides convenient and transparent services to citizens, reducing the need to visit the RTO office.

Through this Parivahan Seva portal, users can apply for Driving license, Document update, check vehicle details and pay challan online.

License Related Services

Driver License Services (New, Renewal, Learner): Duplicate license, application tracking, appointment scheduling, online learner test, and other services.

Drivers/ Learners License

License registration / Download, Renewal, etc.

Driving School

One place for applying for a Driving School License.

Online Test/ Appointment

Schedule or change online test appointments.

Other Services

Get other services related to Driving Licence.

Vehicle Related Services

Vehicle Registration Services (New/Registered): Application Tracking, Duplicate Registration, Address Update, Ownership Transfer, Appointment Scheduling and other services.

Vehicle Registration

Finish your vehicle registration online.

Fancy Number Allocation

Request a unique vehicle registration number.

National Permit

Apply for and handle national transport permits.

Other Services

Get other services related to vehicle-related services and details.

Services Available by Parivahan Sewa

Parivahan Sewa provides the following services to the users through the portal, which includes driving license application, vehicle registration, permits, tax payment and more.

Driving License Services

  • New DL application, renewal, making duplicate DL.
  • Booking a driving test slot
  • Scheduling a driving test.
  • Checking driving license status.
  • Application for Learner's License.
  • Using the SARATHI PARIVAHAN application for license-related services.

Vehicle Registration Services

  • New vehicle registration.
  • Renewal of RC Book (Registration Certificate).
  • Transfer of Ownership of the vehicle.
  • Duplicate RC (Registration Certificate).
  • Obtaining NOC (No Objection Certificate).
  • Understanding the difference between temporary and permanent registration.
  • Using the VAHAN PARIVAHAN application for vehicle-related services.

Permit Services

  • Applying for various permits (eg. National Permit, State Permit).
  • Permit renewal.

Tax Services

  • Paying road tax.
  • Checking tax status.

Fitness Certificate

  • Applying for and renewing fitness certificates.

Other Services

  • Fancy number reservation.
  • Checking vehicle details.
  • Checking and paying E-Challan.
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Benefits of Using Parivahan Sewa

You can get the following benefits through Pravahan Sewa Portal in India:

  • 🎂 Online Application: You can apply online for driving license, vehicle registration, fitness certificate and more.
  • 🏥 Online Payment: Fees can be paid online for all transport services.
  • 📚 Digital Documents: Driving License (DL), Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) etc. can be stored digitally.
  • 📝 Online Tracking: You can check the application status.
  • 🚦 E-Challan: You can get information about the challan issued for breaking traffic rules and make the payment.

Driving Licence Services 🚗

Parivahan Sewa portal provides various services related to driving license which can be accessed through Sarathi Transport Dashboard of your state.

Some of the major services on this portal include Driving license application, driving license renewal, updating driving license, issuing duplicate driving license, booking appointment for driving test and downloading or printing driving license.

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License Types in India

Driving licence in India is mainly classified into two types:

📚 Learner's Licence (LL)

🎯 This is a temporary license, which is given to new drivers for practice. It is valid for six months and can be extended for an additional six months if required.

🏆 Permanent Driving Licence (DL)

✅ This is a permanent license. You can apply for a permanent license 30 days after the learner's license and within 6 months. Which gives you full permission to drive independently.

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Eligibility Criteria

🔍 The following are the eligibility criteria to obtain a driving license (DL) in India:

  • 🎂 Age Requirement: For non-geared motorcycles - scooty/moped (up to 50CC) you must be at least 16 years of age. For geared motorcycles or cars your minimum age is 18 years and for commercial license applicants must be at least 20 years of age.
  • 🏥 Medical Fitness: Must satisfy physical and mental fitness standards prescribed by the Motor Vehicles Act such as eye test (vision test), blood pressure/sugar level, physical disability (if any).
  • 🚦 Knowledge of Traffic Rules: You must have a basic understanding of all the traffic signs, laws and traffic rules.
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Required Documents

🆔 Identity Proof:

Aadhaar , Passport, Voter ID

🏠 Address Proof:

Utility Bill, Aadhaar

🎂 Age Proof:

Birth Certificate, 10th Marksheet

📸 Photographs:

Passport-sized recent photos

📋 Learner's Licence:

For Permanent DL only

💳 Application Fees:

State-specific charges

Driving Licence Application

Applying for a Driving License (DL) online in India is a simple process. You can do it through the official website of the RTO (Regional Transport Office) or Parivahan Sewa portal. To apply for a driving license, follow the following steps given below –

Step 1: Visit the official website:

Step 2: Select your state:

  • After this you will get the option to choose the state, you will have to select your state.
  • After this, the following options will appear in front of you-

    • Apply for Learner Licence :- If you are applying for a license for the first time.

    Apply for Driving Licence :- If you already have a Learner’s Licence and want to apply for a Permanent Licence.

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Step 3 : Apply for Learner's License / Permanent DL:

  • If you are applying for the license for the first time then you have to click on “Apply for Learner Licence” .
  • After this a new page will open, which will contain details about how many steps the form will be completed in.
  • After this, follow all the prompts by clicking on the “ Continue ” option.

Step 4 : Fill the form:

  • After this the application form will open in front of you and you have to carefully enter all your information like - name, address, date of birth, type of vehicle (motorcycle/car/HMV) etc.

Step 5 : Upload Documents:

  • After this you have to upload the required documents in the specified format and size, which are given below -

Step 6 : Book a Slot (for Learner's Test):

  • Once the application is complete you have to select a convenient date and time slot to schedule the driving test through the Appointment section.

Step 7 : Pay fees online:

  • After this you have to make the payment using one of the available online payment methods.
  • After payment, you will get a receipt, which you have to download or print.

Step 8 : Get Driving License :

After passing the test, the DL is sent to your address in 2-3 weeks. If you want, you can collect the license at your RTO on the scheduled date with the original documents and payment receipt.

Driving Licence Status

If you have also applied for driving license through Parivahan Sewa portal then you can check the status of your application by following this procedure:

  • To Driving Licence Status , you have to visit the official website of Sarathi Parivahan parivahan.gov.in .
  • On the home page of the official website, under the “Online Services” section, you have to select Driving License Related Services .
  • After this you will have to select your state from the dropdown.
  • After this, you will see many options in which you will have to click on the “Application Status” option in the menu above.
    • Driving- Licence Application Status
  • After this you have to enter your application number, date of birth and the displayed captcha to check the current status of your driving license .
  • In this way you can check the status of your driving license. If you have got your Driving Licence renewed, then you can check your Renewal Status with the help of this process.

Note :- If you apply for a learning license, it will be issued on the same day, so you can start learning to drive immediately. To get a driving license, you have to complete a driving test and only after successfully passing it, your permanent license will be issued.

Driving License Download

If you have applied for a driving license or you already have a driving license then you can Driving License Download through the Parivahan Sewa portal by following the procedure given below-

  • To Download Driving License, you have to visit the official website of Sarathi Parivahan parivahan.gov.in .
  • On the home page, under the “Online Services ” section, you have to select Driving License Related Services .
  • After this you will have to select your state from the dropdown.
    • Print Driving License
  • You have to click on “Print Driving License” in the Driving License menu.
  • After this you will come to a new page where you have to enter your DL application number and date of birth and click on submit.
  • After this you will see the option "DL Print" .
  • You can print or download the driving license in PDF format by clicking on this option

For Learner's License:-

  • On the same Sarathi dashboard, an option “Print Learner’s License (Form-3)” will appear under the “Learner’s License” menu
    • Print Learner License
  • You have to choose that option.
  • After this you will come to a new page where you have to enter your application/license number, mobile number and date of birth and click on submit.
  • After this you will see the option "DL Print" .
  • You can print or download the Learner's License in PDF format by clicking on this option

Driving Licence Renewal

If you also want to renew your driving license through the Parivahan Sewa portal, then you can apply one month before the expiry of your driving license. For which you have to follow the following steps –

  • To apply for Driving Licence Renewal online, you have to visit the official website of Sarathi Parivahan – parivahan.gov.in .
  • On the home page under the “Online Services” section you have to select Driving License Related Services .

Step 2: Select your state:

  • After this you will get the option to choose the state, you will have to select your state.
  • After this a new page will open, which will contain details about how many steps the form will be completed in.
  • After this, follow all the prompts by clicking on the “ Continue ” option.

Step 3: Select Apply for DL ​​Renewal option:

    Driving Licence Renewal
  • After this you will come to a new page where you will see many services in which you will have to click on “Renewal of Driving Licence” .

Step 4 : Fill the form:

    Driving Licence Renewal Form
  • After this the application form will open in front of you and you have to carefully enter all your information like driving license number, date of birth and captcha code.
  • After this you click on “Get DL Details” .
  • You will then need to proceed with the renewal process by clicking on the “Proceed” button

Step 5 : Upload Documents:

  • After this you have to upload the required documents in the specified format and size, which are given below -
    • Passport size photo
    • Form-9 (Renewal Application Form)
    • Old Driving License (Original + Copy)
    • Address proof (Electricity bill, Passport)
    • Age Certificate (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport)
    • Medical Certificate (Form-1A) – Mandatory for 40+ years

Step 6 : Pay fees online:

  • After this you have to make the payment using one of the available online payment methods.
  • After payment, you will get a receipt, which you have to download or print.

Step 7 : Get new DL:

  • After this, the new DL is sent to your address by post in 5-7 days. If you want, you can get your license on DigiLocker.

Required Documents:

Note :- You can apply for driving license renewal up to one month before its expiry. If the renewal is delayed for more than five years, you will have to follow the application process for a new license. If the application is made within 30 days of expiry, the renewal will be effective from the original date. Then you will have to pay an additional fee of Rs 30/- and the application will be valid from the date of application.

Duplicate Driving Licence

If your driving license (DL) is lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate DL online. For this you have to follow all the procedures given below -

  • To apply for Duplicate Driving Licence online, you have to visit the official website of Sarathi Parivahan – parivahan.gov.in .
  • On the home page under the “Online Services” section you have to select Driving License Related Services .

Step 2: Select your state:

  • After this you will get the option to choose the state, you will have to select your state.
  • After this a new page will open, which will contain details about how many steps the form will be completed in.
  • After this, follow all the prompts by clicking on the “ Continue ” option.

Step 3: Select the option "Duplicate DL" :

    Duplicate Driving Licence online
  • After this you will come to a new page where you will see many services in which you will have to click on "Apply for Duplicate Driving Licence" .

Step 4 : Fill the form:

    Duplicate DL online
  • After this the application form will open in front of you and you have to carefully enter all your information like driving license number, date of birth and captcha code.
  • After this you click on “Get DL Details”.
  • After this, to confirm, you will have to enter your mobile number, email ID, your address and PIN code.
  • After this, you have to select the option “Issue of Duplicate DL” or “Replacement of DL” and click on “Proceed” .

Step 5 : Upload Documents:

  • After this you have to upload the required documents in the specified format and size, which are given below -
    • FIR – If the DL is stolen.
    • Age Certificate (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport)
    • Address proof (Electricity bill, Passport)
    • Passport size photo
    • Signature (Digital Signature)
    • Medical Certificate (Form-1A) – Mandatory for 40+ years

Step 6 : Book a Slot :

  • After completing the application, you have to select the date and time slot through the appointment section. On that day you have to take all your documents to the RTO

Step 7 : Pay fees online:

  • After this you have to make the payment using one of the available online payment methods.
  • After payment, you will get a receipt, which you have to download or print.

Step 8 : Get new DL:

  • After verification, your duplicate or replacement DL is sent to your address by post. If you want, you can access your license on DigiLocker.

Required Documents:

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

Driving Licence fee

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

In India, the Transport Department (RTO) and the Ministry of Transport (MoRTH) provide various vehicle related services. You can get all vehicle related services online and offline on the Vahan Parivahan portal by following these steps:

  • First of all you have to visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa – – parivahan.gov.in .
    • Vehicle Related Service
  • On the home page under “Online Services ” section you need to select Vehicle Related Services .
  • After this you will have to select your state from the dropdown.
  • Now your Vehicle Citizen Service page will open, after this you have to enter your vehicle registration number, registration authority, state name and RTO.
  • Finally, you have to click on the Proceed option to continue.
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  • After this, you can avail all the vehicle related services online, so that you will not need to go to RTO again and again.

e Challan - Check and Payment

E-Challan is a digital challan which is issued by the police or transport department for violating traffic rules. The fine can be paid online or offline.

Step 1: Visit the official website :

  • To check and make payment of e Challan, you will have to visit the official website of e-Challan –https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
  • In the menu section above the e-challan home page, you will see the option “Pay Online”, you have to click on it.
    • e challan
  • After this, a new page will open for you to fill in the challan details. As shown in the screenshot above .

Step 2: Enter the Challan details :

  • You will then need to enter one of the following information:
    • Challan Number (14 digits)
    • Vehicle Registration Number
    • Driving licence number
  • After this, enter the captcha code below and click on Get Detail .
  • After this you have to complete your mobile verification with the help of OTP.
  • After verification, a “Confirmation of e Challan” page will appear in front of you.

Step 3: Get Challan Details :

  • After this, all your pending challans will be visible. For each challan, the following information will be available-
    • Invoice Date
    • Type of violation
    • Penalty Amount
    • payment status

Step 4: Payment Process :

  • After this, to pay your challan, you will see the “ Proceed With Net-Payment ” button, you have to click on it .
  • You will see many options for e-challan payment, you can complete your e-challan payment by selecting the option that suits you.
  • After making the payment you have to download the receipt by clicking on "Print Receipt" option.

Sarathi Parivahan Portal

Sarathi Parivahan Service is an online platform operated by the Government of India, this portal has been developed by the Ministry of Transport . Its aim is to provide all the services related to driving license to the citizens digitally.

With the help of Sarathi Parivahan portal, the following services related to online driving license are provided to you from the comfort of your home –

Service Name Description
Apply for Learner's Licence You can apply online to get a new learner's license.
Apply for Permanent Driving License (Apply for New Driving Licence) After passing the learner's licence one can apply for a permanent licence.
Driving Licence Renewal If your driving license has expired, you can renew it.
Apply for Duplicate Driving License You can apply for duplicate license online for lost or damaged license.
Update Driving Licence Information Any changes to the license, such as name, address, or other information, can be updated.
Driving License Status (Check Licence Status) You can check your driving licence status (like renewal or application status) online.
Upload Documents Related to License While applying you can upload the required documents like identity proof, address proof etc.
Driving Test Slot Booking After applying for a permanent license, you can book an online slot for the driving test.

Vahan Parivahan Portal

Vehicle Citizen Service is an online platform operated by the Government of India, this portal has been developed by the Ministry of Transport . Its aim is to provide all vehicle related services to the citizens digitally.

With the help of Vahan Parivahan portal, the following vehicle related services are provided to you online from the comfort of your home –

Service Name Description
Vehicle Registration You can apply online for vehicle registration.
E-Challan Check & Payment E-Challan status can be checked and paid.
Buy/Recharge FASTag You can apply and recharge for Fastag.
Duplicate RC (Lost/Damaged RC Book) You can apply for lost or damaged duplicate RC online.
Vehicle Insurance Renewal (Vehicle Insurance) Vehicle can be insured and renewed.
PUC Certificate (Pollution Under Control) You can apply for vehicle pollution check and certificate.
Vehicle Ownership Transfer Ownership of the vehicle can be transferred.

Driving Licence Related Forms

Important Forms Related to Driving License :

  • 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 Related Form

Important Forms Related to 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.

Parivahan Helpline

If you face any problem in driving license, document update, vehicle details check and pay your vehicle challan, you can contact using below details –

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