Parivahan Sewa 2025

Managing vehicle-related documents and services can often be confusing — but not anymore. The Parivahan Sewa portal, launched by India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), makes it easy to handle everything related to your vehicle from one online platform. Whether it’s vehicle registration, license renewal, tax payment, or checking RC details, Parivahan Sewa simplifies the entire process.

What is Parivahan Sewa?

Parivahan Sewa is a government portal designed to digitize and streamline all road transport services across India. It allows vehicle owners, drivers, and transport operators to access essential services without visiting the RTO physically.

It connects all regional transport offices under one digital platform, improving transparency, efficiency, and convenience for users nationwide.

License Related Services

You can book appointments, replace lost licenses, check your application, and take the learner’s test.

Vehicle Related Services

you can manage your vehicle registration: appointments, status checks, replacements, address changes, ownership transfers, and loan details.

Services Offered by Parivahan Sewa

Below is a detailed breakdown of what you can do under Parivahan Sewa.

Driving Licence Services

• Apply for Learner’s Licence (LL) — fill form, upload documents, take theory test.
• Apply Permanent DL — after minimum holding period and test.
• Renew Driving License — before expiration or during grace period.
• Duplicate Driving License (Lost / Damaged / Worn out)
• Change / Update DL Details — address change, new photo, adding vehicle class
• Check DL status online — via Enter DL number, date of birth, captcha (via DL status page)
• Print / Download DL — via portal, DigiLocker or mParivahan app.
• Booking Driving Test / Appointment — schedule your practical test slot
• International Driving Permit (IDP) — apply through portal (where available)

Vehicle Registration & RC Services

• New vehicle registration — for brand new vehicles, via VAHAN module
• Registration Certificate (RC) renewal
• Duplicate RC — in case it’s lost / damaged
• Transfer of vehicle ownership
• Change of address in RC
• Hypothecation addition / termination (vehicle loan etc.)
• RC cancellation / scrapping
• Permits (National / State / Commercial)
• Fitness Certificate — for transport vehicles
• Road tax / vehicle tax payment
• Dealer services / registration
• Fancy / VIP number allocation / bidding
• Check vehicle details (RC, insurance, registration date, model, chassis number) via Vahan / “Know Your Vehicle Details” service.

Permits, Fitness & Special Vehicle Services

• Apply / renew national permit for goods/transport vehicles
• State permits / special permits
• Fitness certificate issuance / renewal
• Services for commercial / transport vehicles, heavy vehicles
• Special handling for alternate fuel / CNG / EV vehicles (if state has provisions)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for shifting vehicles across states

Tax, Fines & eChallan

• Online road tax payment (state / vehicle type based)
• Check tax dues / status
• eChallan services — check traffic violations / fines online, using DL number, vehicle number or challan number
• Pay challans online via Parivahan’s eChallan portal
• View challan history / dispute options

Fancy Number / VIP Registration Numbers

• Search available fancy / premium vehicle numbers
• Participate in online bidding / auction for special plates
• View results, pay additional fees if won

Feature	Description
Online Portal	Government website for transport services.
National Platform	Covers services across India.
Key Services	DL, vehicle registration, eChallan.
User Access	Accessible to all Indian citizens.
Main Websites	parivahan.gov.in & sarathi.parivahan.gov.in

Digital Driving License

Parivahan Sewa Portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in) is online portal for everything driving license-related. Select your state and get services.

Getting Started:

• Applying for a Learner’s License (LL)
• Applying for a Permanent Driving License (DL)

Keeping Things Up-to-Date:

• Renewing your DL
• Getting a duplicate DL if you lose yours
• Updating your DL information (like a change of address)

Making It Happen:

• Booking appointments for your driving tests
• Printing or downloading your DL

Two Main Licenses: Learner’s and Permanent

Learner’s License (LL): Your Practice Permit

• This is your “training wheels” license. It lets you practice driving but always with someone who has a full DL.
• It’s valid for six months, and in some cases, you might be able to extend it.

Permanent Driving License (DL): Your Freedom Pass

• This is the real deal! It allows you to drive on your own.
• You can only get it after you’ve held your LL for a while and passed your driving test.

Are You Eligible? Let’s Check

Age Matters:

• 16 for motorcycles without gears.
• 18 for geared motorcycles and cars.
• 20 for commercial vehicles.

Health Check:

You need to be physically and mentally fit to drive, as per the rules.

Rule Master:

You should know your traffic rules!

Required Document

Proof of Identity

• Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, etc.

Proof of Address

• Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or a recent utility bill (within three months).

Proof of Age

• Birth certificate, 10th-grade mark sheet, passport, etc.

Passport-sized Photos

Make sure they meet the requirements.

Learner’s License

If you’re applying for a permanent DL, you’ll need your LL.

Paying the Fees:

The amount varies, so check the Parivahan Sewa website for the latest details.

How to Apply for a Driving License?

1. Visit the Parivahan Sewa Website:

• Visit to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in.
• Choose your state.

2. Apply for a Learner’s License:

• Click on “Lerner License” and fill the application.
• Enter your personal details.
• Upload government required document.
• Pay the applicable fee.
• Online test is required during license process.

3. Learner’s License Test:

• Pass the online test and obtain your learner license.

4. Practice Driving:

• You can practice now with learner license.

5. Apply for a Permanent Driving License:

• Apply for permanent driving license when the period is over.
• Submit online application and schedule driving test for Permanent license.

6. Driving Test:

• Go to Regional Transport Office (RTO) for driving test.

7. Receive Your Driving License:

• If you pass the test your driving license will be issued.

Driving Licence Fees in India

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

How to Check Your Driving License Application Status?

• Visit to official Sarathi Parivahan website: sarathi.parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on “Application Status”.

• Enter you details like (Application number, Date of Birth and Captcha).
• Click on submit and get current status of your driving license application.

Renewing Your License

Check your driving renewal regularly what thing you need to know:

1. Timing Is Key:

• When your license is expired within one month you can start renewal process.
• You will need to apply for a new license if license expired more then 5 years ago.
• Pay extra ₹30 fee if you apply for renewal after 30 days.

2. What You’ll Need (Documents):

• Your current driving license.
• Application Form 2.
• Form 1 (self-declaration of fitness for non-transport vehicles).
• Form 1A (medical certificate for transport vehicles).
• The required renewal fees.

3. The Renewal Process (Step-by-Step):

• Go to Parivahan Sewa website parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on “Driving Licence Related Services”.
• Select your “State”. Click on “Apply for DL Renewal”.
• Enter you personal details (driving license number, date of birth and the captcha code.
• Click “Get DL Details” choose license category, RTO and state.
• Upload the required document (address proof, photos, age proof).
• For verification go to local RTO with documents.
• After verification your renewed driving license sent to your registered address.

Duplicate Driving License Guide

If your licenses is lost, damaged follow these step and get a duplicate:

When You Might Need a Duplicate:

• If your license is lost or destroy apply for duplicate.
• If your license is damaged or Unreadable then get duplicate.
• If you can update your picture.

Document Required

• Application Form 2
• Original Damaged License (If Applicable)
• Photocopies (If Lost)
• Fees

Duplicate Driving License Application process

• Go to Parivahan sewa official website.
• Click on “Online Services” and then “Driving Licence Related Services.” Select you state.
• Click on “Apply for Duplicate DL”.
• Enter your personal details (DL number, date of birth,) then click on “Get DL Details”.
• Enter your mobile number or email address.
• Select one of them “Issue of Duplicate DL” or “Replacement of DL” and click on “Proceed”.

• Visit to to your Local RTO office for verification.
• Document Required:
  • Driving License Number
  • Mobile Number
  • Email ID
  • Payment Slip
  • Slot Booking Slip

Parivahan Sewa: Vehicle Services & eChallan

In Parivahan Sewa Portal you can see many vehicle-related services. These steps are how to use it:

Accessing Vehicle Related Services (Vahan):

• Visit to Parivahan portal parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on “Online Services” then “Vehicle Related Services.”

• Select your “State”. You will redirect to Vahan Citizen Services page.
• Enter Registration Number, State name, RTO.
• Click on “Proceed” button.

Managing Traffic Violations: eChallan

On Parivahan portal check and pay your eChallans online.

Checking and Paying eChallans:

• Go to Parivahan parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on “Online Services” then “eChallan”.

• eChallan website is opened echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on “Check Online Services” then “Check Challan Status”.

• Enter you challan number and fill captcha. Click on “Get Details”.
• View the challan and pay online.

Driving License Forms

Form No.	Description
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 Forms

Form No.	Description
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.

Helpline Contact Information

If you encounter any issues, you can contact us using the details provided below:

Problem	Email ID
Vehicle Registration, Fitness, Tax, Permit, Dealer	helpdesk-vahan[at]gov[dot]in
Learner License, Driving License	helpdesk-sarathi[at]gov[dot]in
mParivahan Services	helpdesk-mparivahan[at]gov[dot]in
eChallan Services	helpdesk-echallan[at]gov[dot]in

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