Apply for a driving licence, renew your RC, pay eChallan, and access every RTO service online — no queues, no agents, fully digital.
India's centralised digital gateway for all road transport citizen services, built and maintained by MoRTH and NIC.
For decades, every interaction with India's Regional Transport Offices demanded physical visits, stacks of paperwork, and full working days lost in queues. Parivahan Sewa — launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in partnership with the National Informatics Centre — permanently changed that reality.
The platform operates through two flagship sub-portals. VAHAN manages everything related to motor vehicles: registration, road tax, fitness certificates, permits, and ownership transfers. Sarathi handles everything related to the driver: learner's licences, permanent DLs, renewals, duplicates, and test slot bookings.
Both systems draw from and contribute to a single unified national transport database, ensuring records remain consistent regardless of which state or RTO you interact with. Alongside these, eChallan digitises traffic fine collection, while the mParivahan app stores your RC and DL as legally valid documents on your phone.
parivahan.gov.in & sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Govt. of India
All 36 states and union territories — 24×7 on all devices
Citizens, dealers, RTOs, insurers, and transport operators
From your first learner's licence to international permits — manage every stage of your driving credentials online.
Apply fresh, download your DL instantly, renew before expiry, or add a new vehicle class — entirely paperless through Sarathi.
Get StartedInstitutions can apply for, renew, or modify their official Driving Training School accreditation through the portal.
Apply NowBook, reschedule, or cancel driving test and RTO appointment slots online without stepping outside your door.
Book SlotInstantly verify whether your DL application is pending, approved, dispatched, or requires any additional action.
Check StatusLost, stolen, or damaged licence? Apply for a replacement online and receive your duplicate at your registered address.
ApplyA single dashboard for RTOs, dealers, and citizens to track all active licences, permits, and pending applications.
Open DashboardRegister a new vehicle, transfer ownership, pay road tax, and verify your RC status — all through VAHAN.
Register a new vehicle, renew your RC certificate, apply for a duplicate, or update your address on the registration record.
RegisterBid for and reserve a personalised, memorable registration number through the government's official e-auction system.
Bid NowApply, renew, or verify national and state transport permits for goods vehicles and commercial transport operators.
Get PermitCalculate and pay your state road tax online instantly, with a digital receipt that is valid across all RTOs nationwide.
Pay TaxCheck all pending traffic challans against your DL or vehicle number and settle them securely online — no court visit needed.
Pay ChallanThe official portal for dealers, RTOs, and citizens to access national vehicle registration data and process service requests.
Open VAHANReal, measurable advantages that impact millions of Indian citizens every single day.
Tasks that once required a full-day RTO visit — licence renewal, ownership transfer, tax payment — now take under 20 minutes from any internet-connected device.
Every submission generates a unique reference number. Track your application's exact status in real time — no more chasing clerks for updates.
The web portal and mParivahan app are available 24×7 from any device. A remote village and a metro city now have equal access to every transport service.
Eliminate travel expenses, agent commissions, and unofficial payments. All fees are government-prescribed and paid directly online at published rates.
Your DL, RC, challans, and permits are stored in one linked national system — verifiable by any RTO, traffic police unit, or insurer across India.
Fully digitised records with Aadhaar linking make it virtually impossible to issue, hold, or use fake transport documents — protecting citizens and enforcement alike.
The complete two-stage Sarathi Parivahan process — from learner's licence to permanent DL.
Stage 1 — Learner's Licence (LL)
Completed entirely online. Valid 6 months — hold for at least 30 days before applying for a Permanent DL.
Navigate to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Select your home state from the dropdown — choosing correctly is essential to reaching the right RTO's system.
Select the Learner Licence option from the state menu. Log in with your mobile number or create an account linked to your Aadhaar for identity verification.
Enter your full legal name, date of birth, address, blood group, and emergency contact. Every detail must exactly match your identity documents — discrepancies cause delays or rejection.
Scan and upload clear copies of identity proof, address proof, age proof, and a recent passport-size photograph on a white background — within the portal's file size limits.
Complete payment via UPI, net banking, or card. Download and save your payment acknowledgement — it is your reference for all future correspondence.
Most states offer the mandatory MCQ test within the Sarathi portal — covering road signs, traffic rules, and safe driving practices. Minimum passing score: 57%.
Upon passing, your LL is generated digitally and sent to your registered email. Physical LL cards are dispatched to your address within a few working days where applicable.
Stage 2 — Permanent Driving Licence
Requires one physical RTO visit for the practical test. DL dispatched by post within 7–14 working days.
Enter your LL number, date of birth, and complete OTP verification. Upload your LL copy, address proof, and a fresh photograph.
Complete both payments online and download your official receipt before booking your test appointment.
Use the Sarathi slot-booking system to schedule your practical driving test. You can reschedule online up to 24 hours before your appointment.
Carry all original documents and your printed application receipt. After passing, your Permanent DL is dispatched to your registered address within 7–14 working days.
Eligibility Requirements
Documents Required
All fees are government-prescribed and payable directly through Sarathi Parivahan — no agent or middleman required.
Traffic challans in most Indian states are now issued exclusively in digital format. Clear yours in minutes, without a court visit.
Go to parivahan.gov.in → Online Services → eChallan, or visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in directly.
Under "Check Online Services," click Challan Status to begin searching for pending fines.
Enter one of: your Challan Number, Driving Licence Number, or Vehicle Registration Number.
Click Get Details to retrieve all pending challans — offence type, date, issuing authority, and fine amount.
Select the challan(s) and click Pay Now to settle via UPI, net banking, or card. Download your payment receipt.
Unresolved eChallans block your RC renewal and attract escalated penalties. Check regularly, especially if you drive through camera-monitored corridors.
Mandatory Motor Vehicles Act forms required for licence applications, vehicle registration, and ownership transactions.
Driving Licence Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Form 1 | Physical and mental fitness self-declaration — required for all non-transport DL applications and renewals |
| Form 1A | Certified medical fitness certificate from a registered doctor — mandatory for commercial/transport vehicle licences |
| Form 2 | Core application form for new DL, renewal, duplicate request, or any modification to an existing licence |
| Form 4A | Application for grant of Permanent Driving Licence after completing the LL holding period |
| Form 5 | Driving proficiency certificate from an accredited school — accepted in lieu of RTO practical test in some states |
| Form 8 | Application to add a new vehicle class endorsement onto an existing driving licence |
Vehicle Registration Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Form 25 | Application for renewing a vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC) before or after expiry |
| Form 26 | Application for a duplicate RC when the original is lost, stolen, or physically destroyed |
| Form 28 | No Objection Certificate (NOC) application — required before transferring a vehicle to another state |
| Form 29 | Formal notice of vehicle ownership transfer submitted by the seller to the RTO |
| Form 30 | Ownership transfer application submitted by the buyer at their local RTO |
| Form 35 | Application to cancel a hypothecation (loan) agreement after the vehicle loan is fully repaid |
Reach the right support team directly. Faster resolution starts with the correct email address.
Vehicle Registration, RC Renewal, Fitness Certificate, Road Tax, National Permit, Dealer Registration
Learner Licence, Permanent DL, DL Renewal, Duplicate DL, Address Changes, Test Bookings
Mobile App Issues, DigiLocker Integration, App Login Problems, Digital Document Queries
Challan Disputes, Payment Failures, Challan Status Issues, Wrongful Fine Queries
Detailed answers to the questions most commonly asked by Indian vehicle owners and drivers.
Access every transport service India's official Parivahan portal offers — no queues, no agents, fully digital.