{"id":1625,"date":"2021-02-20T10:52:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T05:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/?page_id=1625"},"modified":"2022-03-30T18:49:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:19:59","slug":"duplicate-driving-licence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/duplicate-driving-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Duplicate Driving Licence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-container faqs_container\">\n<div class=\"container challan-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h1 class=\"fw8 f26\">Duplicate Driving Licence: How to Apply Online &amp; Offline for Duplicate DL &amp; Download Your Duplicate Copy<\/h1>\n<p>A driving licence is a key document that anyone who is 18 years of age should have in order to drive a <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/\">vehicle<\/a> in India. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is essential for a vehicle owner to have a valid driving licence in order to drive on all Indian roads. There may be instances where your driving licence gets lost, is stolen, or is damaged. In any of these cases, you must immediately apply for a duplicate driving licence. Learn more on how to apply online and offline for a duplicate driving licence.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Cases where a Duplicate Driving Licence Can be Issued by RTO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>RTO has the authority to issue a duplicate driving licence. You are allowed to apply for a duplicate driving licence only in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your driving licence is lost or destroyed<\/li>\n<li>If your driving licence is damaged, torn or completely written up<\/li>\n<li>If the photograph affixed to the driving licence needs replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Documents Required for Duplicate Driving Licence (DL)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An applicant has to submit relevant documents at the respective RTO to apply for a duplicate driving licence in India. These documents include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application form LLD<\/li>\n<li>Copy of the FIR filed, in the event, the licence is stolen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/babatrucks.com\/rto-forms\/form-1\">Form 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Address proof<\/li>\n<li>Proof of age<\/li>\n<li>Copy of original licence<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/traffic-e-challan\">Challan clearance report<\/a>, issued by the traffic police (applicable in case of a commercial driving licence)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>How to Get Duplicate Driving Licence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can get a duplicate driving licence in India by submitting an application either online or offline. For offline mode, an applicant needs to visit the nearest RTO office whereas, for online mode, the application and documents are submitted on the official portal.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How to Apply for Duplicate Driving Licence Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To submit an application online for getting a duplicate driving licence, an applicant can follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Sarathi website and select your state<br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select DL services from the given options<br><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Submit the information such as DL number, date of birth, <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/rto-offices\">local RTO details<\/a> etc<br><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Upload all the documents on the Sarathi website <br><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Upload your photograph and signature<br><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Pay the application fee online<br><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Print the receipt for future reference<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also take the print out of the LLD form online and visit the RTO with the application form, documents and the fees. Once the documents and application are verified, a duplicate DL is sent to the registered address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply for Duplicate Driving Licence Offline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those who are not comfortable with the online portal can submit the application for duplicate driving licence offline. The complete guide on the offline application process is mentioned below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Get the application form LLD<br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Fill the application form,<br><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Submit the documents required to the concerned RTO<br><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Pay the application fee <br><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Collect the receipt<br><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Visit the RTO again to collect the duplicate DL<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Fees for getting Duplicate Driving Licence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The fee for getting a duplicate driving licence is Rs. 200 in most of the states. Along with this, you are supposed to pay extra Rs 200 for a smart card. Thus, the total fee is Rs. 400 according to rule 32 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules Act, 1989.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>How to Download Driving Licence Duplicate Copy Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can download the duplicate of your driving licence online from the Parivahan Sarathi portal. Once you open the <a href=\"https:\/\/sarathi.parivahan.gov.in\/sarathiservice\/stateSelection.do\">online portal<\/a>, you are required to follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Enter your state name<br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> A new page will open<br><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on \u201cDriving Licence\u201d tab on the homepage<br><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select \u201cPrint Driving Licence\u201d from the drop-down menu<br><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Enter the application number and date of birth<br><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Click on the Submit button to download the copy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-heading f24 fw6\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions <\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"section5\">\n<div class=\"p0\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group e-challan-faqs f16\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordionTitle fw6\" href=\"#collapse4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Can I check the status of my duplicate driving license application?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Yes, you can check the status of the application from the Parivahan Sarathi website. Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/sarathi.parivahan.gov.in\/sarathiservice\/sarathiHomePublic.do\">link<\/a>,&nbsp; and click on the \u201cApplication Status\u201d tab on the home page. Enter the application number, date of birth and captcha code. Click on the submit button to check the status online. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Do I have to file FIR for a duplicate driving licence?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">If your driving licence is stolen, it becomes important to file an FIR before applying for a duplicate driving licence in India. A copy of the FIR has to be submitted to the RTO at the time of the application for a duplicate DL.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">I have lost my driving licence and don&#8217;t remember the DL number, Can I apply for a duplicate licence?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">In case you do not remember the DL number, an OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with the driving licence for verification purpose. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Is there any difference between a replacement and duplicate driving licence?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">You apply for a replacement of driving licence in case your licence is old, torn up or written up completely whereas an application for a duplicate driving licence means that the licence is stolen or lost. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Which RTO forms are required for duplicate DL?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Application form LLD and form 1 are the <a href=\"https:\/\/babatrucks.com\/rto-forms\">RTO forms<\/a> primarily required for issuance of a duplicate driving licence. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fixed-btn-bottom\"><a class=\"sticky-click\" href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/gps-tracker?utm_source=organic_vahan_wp&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=vehicle_theft&amp;utm_term=vehicle_theft_vahan_wp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get 30% Off On GPS Vehicle Tracking System<br>Check Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duplicate Driving Licence: How to Apply Online &amp; Offline for Duplicate DL &amp; Download Your Duplicate Copy A driving licence is a key document that anyone who is 18 years of age should have in order to drive a vehicle in India. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is essential for a vehicle [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1625"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1625"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3776,"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1625\/revisions\/3776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}