Need to check your driving license status? Or maybe apply for a new RC or transfer vehicle ownership? Then you should definitely know about the Parivahan Portal — officially https://parivahan.gov.in.
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It’s your one–stop shop for everything DL, RC, vehicle registration, pollution certificate, permits, road tax and more, all online, without having to go to the RTO 10 times! 😅 Let’s go through logging in on parivahan.gov.in, what services are available, and how to use it easily.
🚗 What is Parivahan Portal?
The Parivahan Sewa portal, set up by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), is a digital platform that centralises all services related to RTO, for citizens of the country.
It mainly has two sections:
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Vahan – For vehicle-related services (RC, ownership transfer, fitness, etc.)
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Sarathi – For driving license-related services (new DL, renewal, test slot booking, etc.)
Website: 👉 https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan
🔐 How to Login on Parivahan.gov.in (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how you can log in to your account:
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Go to 👉 https://parivahan.gov.in
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On the homepage, click on “Login” (top-right corner)
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Select whether you want to login as:
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Citizen
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Dealer / Agent
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RTO Officer (for official users)
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Enter your mobile number / user ID, password, and captcha
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Click on Submit/Login
✅ If it’s your first time, you can also click “Register” and create an account in 2 mins.
🧾 What Can You Do After Login?
Once logged in, you get access to multiple services:
For Driving License (Sarathi):
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Apply for Learner License (LL)
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Apply for Driving License (DL)
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DL Renewal, Duplicate DL, or Address change
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Book driving test slots
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Check DL status or download soft copy
For Vehicles (Vahan):
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Vehicle registration certificate (RC) services
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Ownership transfer
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Apply for duplicate RC
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Fitness certificate, road tax payment
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Download PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate
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Apply for NOC or hypothecation removal
Everything’s online now, and most services don’t even need you to go to the RTO (except physical tests or doc verifications).
📋 Documents You May Need
Depending on what you’re applying for, keep these handy:
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Aadhaar card
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Driving license (if modifying it)
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RC of your vehicle
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PAN card (for tax-related services)
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Passport-size photo
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Bank NOC (for hypothecation removal)
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Pollution certificate
Make sure the documents are clear and not expired.
🧠 Pro Tips for Using Parivahan Portal
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Always use Google Chrome or Firefox for smoother access
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Keep your registered mobile number active for OTPs
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After submission, save the application number to track status
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If payment fails, wait for a few hours before retrying — sometimes servers lag
Final Thoughts
The Parivahan Sewa portal is honestly a life-saver. From applying for DL to updating your RC details — it’s all just a few clicks away. You don’t need to wait in RTO queues for hours or deal with agents anymore.
So next time you need anything related to your vehicle or license — just head to parivahan.gov.in, login, and get things done the smart way.