Lost Your Driving License? Here's How to Apply for a Duplicate DL Online

Misplaced your driving license or got it stolen? Don’t worry. Now you can apply for a duplicate Driving License (DL) online from the comfort of your home, without standing in long queues at the RTO. Thanks to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ Parivahan portal, the process is now easy, secure, and fully digital. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you reissue your DL through Parivahan.gov.in.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for Duplicate DL Online

Step 1: File a Police Complaint (FIR or General Diary)

Before starting the online application:

• Visit your nearest police station and lodge an FIR or General Diary (GD) regarding the loss or theft of your original DL.
• Keep a copy or scanned version of the FIR—it is required for the application.

Step 2: Go to the Official Parivahan Portal

• Open https://parivahan.gov.in
• Click on “Driving License Related Services”.
• Select your residing state from the list.

Step 3: Choose "Apply for Duplicate DL"

• After state selection, click on the "Apply for Duplicate Driving License" option.
• Fill in your details including Driving license number (if available), Date of birth, Other personal details as per the old license.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

You will need to upload the following:

• Copy of FIR/General Diary
• Address proof (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
• Age proof (Birth certificate, 10th certificate, etc.)
• Recent passport-sized photo
• Form-2 (application for duplicate license)

Optional: photocopy or number of lost DL (if available)

Step 5: Pay Application Fee

• The fee varies by state but is typically between Rs 200 to Rs 500.
• Payment can be made online via UPI, net banking, or card.

Step 6: Submit & Download Acknowledgment

• Once submitted, you'll receive an Acknowledgment Slip and Application Number.
• Keep these safely for tracking your application status

Important Tips to Remember

• In most states, no physical visit is required. However, biometric/photo verification may be needed in some cases—check with your local RTO.
• Once approved, the duplicate DL will either be sent via post to your registered address, or available for collection from the RTO (you'll get SMS/email alerts).
• Make sure all documents are clear and legible while uploading to avoid rejection.