How to Apply for a Duplicate Driving Licence: Requirements and Process in India (2025)

The latest requirements and process for obtaining a duplicate driving licence in India through the Parivahan portal include the following circumstances and documentation:

Circumstances for Duplicate Licence Issuance

  1. When the original licence is lost or destroyed.
  2. When the licence is defaced, torn, or fully written up.
  3. When the affixed photograph requires replacement.

Requirements

  1. Application in Form 2 : Available on the Parivahan website.
  2. Original Driving Licence (if defaced or partially available).
  3. Attested Photocopies of the Driving Licence, in cases of complete loss.
  4. Fees as prescribed along with applicable user charges.

To proceed, applicants must visit the Sarathi section of the Parivahan website, download Form 2, and submit the application along with the required documents either online or at the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO).

More Information: Parivahan website

💻 How to Apply Online

  1. Go to Parivahan Sarathi
  2. Select your State.
  3. Click "Apply for Duplicate DL”.
  4. Fill in your details.
  5. Upload scanned documents.
  6. Pay the fee online.
  7. Save the acknowledgment slip.
  8. Visit your RTO (if asked) with original documents.

🏢 How to Apply at the RTO (Offline)

  1. Visit your nearest RTO.
  2. Fill Form 2.
  3. Submit all documents & photos.
  4. Pay the fee at the counter.
  5. Collect the receipt — keep it safe.

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