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How to Check Driving Licence Status Online

A step-by-step guide to checking driving licence status, renewal date, test slot booking and DL application status through Parivahan Sarathi and mParivahan.

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Last updated: 20 October 2026 · Verified against official Parivahan / Vahan portal flow

Important: This page is a step-by-step informational guide only. VehicleRegDetail.com does not operate a vehicle search or lookup database, and we do not collect, store or disclose owner names, phone numbers, addresses or any personal vehicle data. For real verification, RC download, challan payment or licence status checks, please visit the official Parivahan / VAHAN government portal directly.

A driving licence check helps you verify the status, validity and details of your DL in India. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways manages driving licence records through the Parivahan Sarathi portal and the mParivahan app.

How to Check Driving Licence Status

  1. Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in.
  2. Select your state and RTO from the menu.
  3. Click on Apply Online or Status of Application.
  4. Enter your application number or driving licence number.
  5. View your DL status, test slot and renewal date.

Driving Licence Services Available Online

  • Apply for new learner's licence
  • Book driving test slot
  • Check DL application status
  • Renew expired driving licence
  • Apply for duplicate DL
  • Update address in DL
  • Download digital DL via DigiLocker or mParivahan

Types of Driving Licence in India

TypeCategory
MCWGMotorcycle with gear
MCWOGMotorcycle without gear
LMVLight motor vehicle (car, jeep, van)
HMVHeavy motor vehicle (bus, truck)
TRANSTransport vehicle

Driving Licence Validity

  • Learner's Licence: Valid for 6 months.
  • Private DL: Valid for 20 years or until holder turns 50, whichever is earlier. After 50, renewal is required every 5 years.
  • Commercial DL: Valid for 3 years; medical fitness certificate required for renewal.

Digital DL

You can store a digital copy of your driving licence in DigiLocker or the mParivahan app. It is legally valid under the Motor Vehicles Rules and accepted by traffic police in most states.

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Editorial Team · Official Process Guides

Our editorial team compiles these guides from official MoRTH notifications, Parivahan and VAHAN portal workflows, and publicly available RTO procedures. We do not claim access to government databases and we do not provide vehicle lookups. Every guide links to the official source so you can verify the current process yourself.

Official Data Sources

Vehicle records in India are maintained by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). For real-time verification, please use the official portals: parivahan.gov.in, vahan.parivahan.gov.in, sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and echallan.parivahan.gov.in.

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