Tips for checking driving licence application status online:

There was a time when you would have to wait indefinitely to know about your driving licence application status. Whether you have applied for a new one after a it test or if it was a renewal of your licence, playing the waiting game was a given. Today, however, things are easier. You can even check the driving licence application status online in the comfort of your home or office, or just about anywhere. 

The importance of a driving licence:

Without a valid it, you cannot legally drive anywhere in the world. In India, driving licences come with a validity of 20 years or until you reach 50 years old, whichever is earlier. Once the licence expires, you have one year to renew it. If you do not renew your licence within that time, you will have to go through the process of applying for a fresh licence again. This entails taking the it test, providing documentation and biometrics like a new learner. You should keep your it with you all the time as if you are caught driving without it, you will be heavily penalised.

How to get a driving licence online in India?

You are no longer required to brave long queues and waste time at your Regional Transport Office (RTO) to get your driving licence. Now you can apply for a driving licence online with a few simple steps.  Here they are:

1. Visit the website of the Road Transport & Highways Ministry at https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Select the state from where you will apply for your .
2. From the ‘it’ drop-down menu, select ‘New ’. A new page will show you the various stages of filling the application form. Click on ‘Continue’.
3. Before you get a permanent driving licence, you must have your learner’s licence. So, fill in your learner’s licence details and your date of birth.
4. Fill in your details in the online form
5. Upload all required supporting documents such as passport, birth certificate, Aadhaar number, and so on.
6. Upload your photograph and scanned signature.
7. Next, book a driving test slot with your nearest RTO in your city
8. Pay the application fee online and verify the payment status. 

How to renew your driving licence online in India?

The government has shifted the process of renewing driving licences online as well. So, if your it has expired or is about to, you can apply for a renewal easily with a few easy clicks.

1. Visit the government website at https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in.
2. Click on ‘Services on DL (Renewal/ Duplicate/ AEDL/ IDP/ Others)’ under the ‘Driving licence’ tab on the menu bar. Alternatively, click on ‘Apply for Duplicate DL’ from among the many tab options on the screen.
3.  Again, a new page will show you the various stages of filling the application form. Click on ‘Continue’.
4. Enter in your it number details and your date of birth and click on proceed.
5. Upload the required documents, if asked
6. You may also be asked to upload a photo and scanned signature; this step is applicable only to select states
7. Pay the application fee and verify the payment status

How to check your driving licence application status online?

You can check your driving licence application status online in a few easy steps. Here is what you need to do:

1. Visit the official government website at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
2. Select your state after which a new page will open with many options available
3. Click on the ‘Application Status’ tab on the right side of the screen on the options bar
4.  A page will open where you will have to fill in your application number and date of birth. Fill in the required details and then hit submit
5. You will now be able to view the status of your driving licence application.

You can also check your driving licence application status online through the state transport website for your state. Here is what you can do:

1. Visit your state’s official transport website
2. Click on the tab for Driving licence and Learner’s licence, these could be given as ‘DL and LL’
3. A new page will open where you should click on the ‘Know your application’ tab
4. Enter your application number and date of birth, if asked
5. You will be directed to a page that will show you the status of your driving licence

Summing up:

With the Covid-19 pandemic, the ability to apply for a new or renewed licence as well as being able to check the status is a welcome one. By following a few steps and with just a few clicks, you can complete the whole process online, saving time for actually appearing for your driving licence test. Also, you can skip those long queues by simply checking your driving licence application status online!