Step-by-step guides for Driving Licence, Vehicle Registration, RC Status, eChallan payment, and all RTO services available on the official parivahan.gov.in portal.
Core Services
Parivahan Sewa brings together all transport and RTO services under one roof. Find the service you need and follow our step-by-step guides.
Apply for provisional licence
Full driving licence rights
Register & check RC status
Check & pay traffic challans
Renew your driving licence
Book VIP vehicle number
Transfer vehicle ownership
Permit for commercial vehicle
Pay your vehicle tax online
Apply for lost RC
Check emission status
Link Aadhaar with DL/RC
Digital India Initiative
The MoRTH has revolutionized the transport sector by digitizing all RTO services into a simple, 3-step online process.
Select your state and service. Fill out the application form online securely from the comfort of your home.
Authenticate using Aadhaar eKYC to skip RTO visits. Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Pay the standard fees through the secure payment gateway and track your application status instantly.
About the Portal
Parivahan Sewa is an official online platform developed and managed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India. It was created as part of the government's Digital India and e-Governance initiative to bring all transport-related services online and eliminate unnecessary visits to Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).
The portal operates through two main sub-systems: Sarathi, which handles all driving licence-related services, and Vahan, which manages vehicle registration and related services. Together, these two modules cover the full spectrum of road transport needs for citizens across all Indian states and union territories.
Before Parivahan Sewa existed, citizens had to queue for hours at RTOs and fill out paper forms for every service. Today, everything from applying for a Learner's Licence to paying road tax can be done from a mobile phone at any time of day, with real-time application tracking built in.
Most licence and registration services can be completed entirely online without visiting the RTO in person.
Track your DL or RC application status online anytime using your application number and date of birth.
The portal is accessible round the clock, so you can apply, check status, or pay fees at any hour that suits you.
Your DL and RC stored digitally on mParivahan or DigiLocker are legally valid and accepted by traffic police across India.
Parivahan covers all 36 states and union territories, with state-specific dashboards for personalised service access.
Two Core Portals
Parivahan Sewa is split into two dedicated portals. Use Sarathi for driving licence work and Vahan for all vehicle registration needs.
sarathi.parivahan.gov.in — Licence Services
vahan.parivahan.gov.in — Vehicle Services
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It connects RTOs across all states and Union Territories, providing a unified system for vehicle registration and driving license information.
Users can apply for various services, upload necessary documents, and pay fees online, eliminating the need for physical visits and cash transactions.
The portal allows applicants to track the real-time status of their applications, providing transparency and reducing uncertainty.
Integrates with mParivahan and DigiLocker, enabling users to store legally recognized digital copies of their driving license and registration certificate.
Below is a simple directory that clearly shows each Driving License-related form and its purpose. Understanding which form to use saves a lot of time, especially when applying online through Parivahan Sewa or visiting the RTO.
| Form Name | Purpose & Usage |
|---|---|
| Form 1 | Self-declaration of Physical Fitness. Mandatory for all non-transport applications. |
| Form 1A | Medical Certificate. Required if you are above 40 years old or applying for a transport/commercial vehicle. Must be signed by a registered medical practitioner. |
| Form 2 | Application for Grant or Renewal of Learner's Licence. |
| Form 3 | Learner's Licence format issued by the Licensing Authority. |
| Form 4 | Application for Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle (Permanent DL). |
| Form 8 | Application for the addition of a new class of vehicle to an existing Driving Licence. |
Important: These forms are the foundation of every license-related process in India. They ensure that each step is documented properly and in compliance with road transport rules.
Whether you're selling a car, moving states, or just clearing a loan, these RTO forms are your essential toolkit for vehicle management.
Before applying for any service on Sarathi or Vahan, gather these universally accepted documents to ensure a smooth, faceless eKYC process.
Access all your vehicle and license documents digitally with the official mParivahan app. Follow this simple guide to get started. Under the IT Act 2000, digital documents in mParivahan are legally equivalent to their physical counterparts.
Safety First
India's Motor Vehicles Act 2019 brought the biggest overhaul of traffic rules in three decades. Fines are now significantly higher, enforcement is increasingly automated through AI cameras, and ignorance of the rules is no longer an acceptable excuse. Here is what every driver in India must know in 2026.
Jumping a red light triggers an automatic camera eChallan in most major cities. The fine is ₹1,000–₹5,000. Always stop fully behind the stop line and wait for green. Anticipating the signal change and moving early also counts as a violation.
Both the rider and the pillion passenger must wear ISI BIS-certified helmets (IS:4151). A non-ISI helmet attracts ₹1,000 fine. More importantly, cheap helmets fracture on impact and offer no real protection. The ISI mark is the minimum — not the ideal — standard.
Under MV Act 2019, even rear-seat passengers must wear seatbelts. The fine is ₹1,000 per unbuckled passenger, and the driver is also penalized. In a 40 kmph frontal crash, an unbelted rear passenger hits the front seat with a force equivalent to a fall from a 3-storey building.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is ₹5,000 fine + potential DL suspension. Even using it with a hands-free kit is restricted in several states. Studies show that phone use at the wheel is as dangerous as drunk driving — reaction time increases by 50%.
Speed limits in residential areas are typically 30 kmph, urban roads 50 kmph, and national highways vary by vehicle type. AI speed cameras on 900+ NH stretches issue automatic challans for even 10% over the posted limit. Fine: ₹1,000 (LMV) to ₹2,000 (HTV).
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) above 30 mg/100 ml is illegal. First offence: ₹10,000 + up to 6 months imprisonment. Second offence within 3 years: ₹15,000 + up to 2 years imprisonment + DL suspension. Alcohol is involved in over 4% of all road fatalities in India.
You must carry a valid DL, RC, insurance certificate, and PUC at all times. However, documents stored on the mParivahan app or DigiLocker are legally equivalent to physical originals under the amended IT Act. Traffic police must accept digital documents — if they refuse, note the officer's badge number.
Only two people (rider + one pillion) are permitted on a two-wheeler. Triple riding is an offence with a ₹1,000 fine. Beyond the fine, a third person on a bike severely compromises balance and braking, increasing accident risk many times over — particularly on curves and wet roads.
Failing to give way to an ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle on emergency call is an offence carrying a fine of ₹10,000. When you hear a siren, move to the left side and stop. Seconds lost when an ambulance is blocked can be the difference between life and death for the patient inside.
Placing a child below 12 years in the front passenger seat is illegal. In the event of an accident, airbag deployment at that range is fatal to a child. Always seat children in the rear with proper child restraints (car seats for toddlers) and seatbelts for older children.
Failing to indicate before a turn or lane change is a traffic violation. Indicators exist for other road users to predict your movement. Failing to indicate before turning or changing lanes causes a significant number of urban intersection accidents. Make it a habit — not an afterthought.
In case of a road accident, every second matters. Save these numbers: 112 (Police/Emergency), 108 (Ambulance), 1073 (National Highway accident helpline), 1033 (Railway accident). The Good Samaritan Law protects bystanders who help accident victims from any legal liability.
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