As most of you know, in India, you must have a driving licence to drive a vehicle on public roads and highways. The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 also states that driving in public places without a licence is prohibited. A driving licence is compulsory, and you can apply for a driving licence online or offline, depending on your choice. In the same way, you can stay updated about your driving licence status online and offline. Please make sure to also renew car insurance or two wheeler insurance policy on a timely basis to avoid paying penalties while driving a vehicle on the road.
The process of checking your driving licence application status online is relatively easy. You can check your dl status using a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
To check your drivery licence application status online, follow the steps given below
• You can check your driving licence application status, go to the official transport department's site: parivahan.gov.in .
• Now, click on the "Online Services" button.
• Then, from the menu, select "Driving Licence-Related Services."
• Afterwards, select your state, and a portal will appear.
• You can view the "Application Status" tab on the right side of the menu.
• Now, click on the "Application Status" tab.
• Fill in the required details, add the correct date of birth, application number, and complete the captcha verification.
• Once the details are submitted, your drivery licence application status will appear on the screen.
You can also check your driving application status online through your state's official Transport Department website.
Some examples of the official state website of the Transport Department are listed below:
• State: Transport Department’s official website of the state
• Telangana: To check your driving licence status Telangana, visit: transport.telangana.gov.in.
• Bihar: To check the dl status Bihar visit: state.bihar.gov.in
• Karnataka: To check the dl status Karnataka visit: transport.karnataka.gov.in
• Andhra Pradesh: To check driving licence status, AP visit: ap.transport.org
Keep the following thing in mind while checking DL status online:
• It can take upto 30 days to receive a driving licence after the driving test.
• Generally, the driving licence is issued within two to three weeks by the RTO and delivered directly to your registered address.
• If the driving licence is damaged or accidentally lost, you can apply for a duplicate driving licence.
• Any person with a driving licence can apply for an international driving licence.
• You should check the dl status frequently as the rules and regulations are subject to change promptly.
• If you are out of town, but your driving licence is arriving, make sure someone else is there to receive it. The person accepting the driving licence in your place must have ID proof.
An RC or Registration certificate is a document equivalent to a driving licence. The purpose of an RC is to prove that you own the vehicle you drive. Applying for vehicle registration after purchase is compulsory, as you must always carry an RC.
There are two methods to check RC status online. Both of them are as follows:
Methods To Check Your RC Status Online:
Follow the steps listed below to check RC status with the application number:
• Go to the official site parivahan.gov.in.
• Click on the "Online Services" option and select the "vehicle-related services" tab.
• Now, select "RTO" from the drop-dead menu and proceed.
• Afterwards, you need to enter your registration number and submit it.
• Now, press the status tab present on the website.
• Now, from the drop-dead menu, select "Know Your Vehicle Details" and enter the required details, i.e. your application number and submit the information.
• To view your RC status, click on the view report tab.
Follow the steps listed below to check RC status with vehicle number:
Here are some facts associated with your driving licence status:
• Every driving licence has an expiry date. You need to renew your driving licence before the expiry date.
• A permanent driving licence's renewal is often done after twenty years from the date the dl was issued. Renewal of a driving licence can also be done after the licence holder reaches the age of fifty.
• In case your driving licence hasn't reached your address, you can find the status of your dl on the official portal.
• Filling in the correct details while checking your dl status is mandatory. Always double-check the information before submitting.
• For future reference, saving up the status check of your driving licence application status is good.
• The Indian international driving licence is recognized as valid worldwide for one year. Within this period, the dl holder must apply for that specific country's permanent licence.
• You can check the status of a duplicate driving licence status online.
• To apply for a dl, you must have a learner's licence. No matter the age or driving skills, a permanent driving licence is not issued to candidates who don't have a LL or Learner's Licence.