A Driving Licence (DL) is an official document issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of INDIA under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India. It authorises a person to legally drive motor vehicles (two-wheeler, four-wheeler, commercial vehicle, etc.) on Indian roads.
- It serves as identity proof and is valid across India.
- Having a DL is mandatory to drive; driving without one is a punishable offense.
Steps to Download Driving Licence :
Method 1: Using Parivahan Portal
- Visit – https://parivahan.gov.in.
- Select “Driving Licence Related Services”.
- Choose your state from the dropdown.
- Click on “Print Driving Licence” / “Download Licence” (option may vary by state).
- Enter your Application Number / Licence Number and Date of Birth.
- Download and print your DL.
(Note: Not all states allow direct download from Parivahan — some redirect to state portals.)
Method 2: Using mParivahan App (Valid Nationwide)
- Download the mParivahan app from Google Play Store / App Store.
- Open app → Select “DL” (Driving Licence).
- Enter your Driving Licence Number.
- Your digital DL will appear.
- Save it in the app → It is legally valid everywhere in India.
Method 3: Using DigiLocker App
- Sign in using your Aadhaar number and mobile OTP.
- Go to Issued Documents → Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
- Select Driving Licence.
- Enter your DL details → Download a digital copy (legally valid).
How to Apply for a Driving Licence
- Apply for Learner’s Licence (LL):
- Visit – https://parivahan.gov.in.
- Select your state → Apply for Learner’s Licence.
- Fill form, upload documents (Aadhaar, age proof, address proof, passport photo).
- Pay fee and book slot for online/offline test.
- Appear for test → If you pass, LL is issued (valid for 6 months).
- Apply for Permanent Driving Licence (DL):
- After 30 days (and within 6 months) of getting LL, apply for DL.
- Book test slot via Parivahan or State RTO portal.
- Appear for driving test at RTO.
- If you pass, DL will be approved and sent to your registered address.
- Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Age Proof (Birth Certificate / School Certificate)
- Address Proof (Voter ID / Passport / Aadhaar)
- Latest Passport size photos
- Learner’s Licence copy of yours