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Sarthi Parivahan & Sarathi Vahan Citizen Guide • 2026

Sarthi Parivahan – Driving Licence Status Check

(सारथी परिवहन - ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस और आरसी स्टेटस चेक)

Fast citizen guidance to check driving licence status on Sarthi Parivahan (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), verify Sarathi Vahan vehicle RC particulars, track postal Speed Post dispatch, and pay traffic e-challan online.

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sarathi.parivahan.gov.in

Check DL Status

(ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस)

Track Sarathi 4.0 DL application, slot booking & India Post speed post dispatch status.

Check DL Status (ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस)
View 5-Step Guide & Simulator
Required: Application No. + Date of Birth
vahan.parivahan.gov.in

Check RC Details

(गाड़ी का नंबर)

Verify vehicle RC particulars, owner details, fitness, insurance validity & PUCC records.

Check RC Details (गाड़ी का नंबर)
Check Vehicle RC Guide & NOC
Required: Vehicle Reg Number (e.g. DL01AB1234)
echallan.parivahan.gov.in

Pay Traffic e-Challan

(चालान)

Check pending traffic violations, photographic evidence & pay fines securely online.

Pay Traffic e-Challan (चालान)
Virtual Courts & Dispute Guide
Required: Challan No. / Vehicle Reg / DL No.
Already checked status?Understand DL/RC Status Meaning (स्टेटस का मतलब जानें)
Under ProcessingScrutiny VerifiedDispatched
Official MoRTH Services
100% Verified Gov Portals
CMVR Rule 32 Fee Schedule
Zero Middleman Surcharge
Instant Step-by-Step Walkthrough

How to Check Driving Licence Status Online

(ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस स्टेटस चेक करने का पूरा तरीका)

Follow our verified methods to check your driving licence status check online on the official Sarthi Parivahan portal, verify via SMS without internet, or access your legal digital licence via DigiLocker.

Sarthi Parivahan Flowchart 2026
Application for Services on Driving Licence Portal Guide Diagram
Official 4-Step Sarthi Parivahan DL Status Workflow: Complete MoRTH Sarathi portal 4-step Driving Licence application lifecycle from online Form 2 submission to Speed Post smart card dispatch.
Sarathi 4.0 Cloud Portal

How to Check Driving Licence Application Status Online

Follow these 5 verified steps on the official Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) Sarathi portal:

1

Visit the Official Sarathi Parivahan Website

Open the official MoRTH portal at sarathi.parivahan.gov.in on your browser.

Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
2

Select Your State of Residence

Choose your State/UT from the dropdown menu (e.g. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Karnataka) to redirect to your regional RTO server.

3

Click on "Application Status"

On the top navigation menu of your state Sarathi portal, click the "Application Status" button located in the top-right toolbar.

4

Enter Application Number & Date of Birth

Type your 10 to 16-digit Application Number (found on your fee receipt or SMS) and enter your Date of Birth in DD-MM-YYYY format. Enter the Captcha code and click Submit.

5

View Real-Time Status & Speed Post Tracking

Your current application stage will be displayed (Scrutiny, Biometrics, Test Result, Printing, or Dispatched). If dispatched, copy the India Post Consignment Tracking Number to track doorstep delivery.

Pro Tip for Fast Verification:

If you applied using Aadhaar e-KYC (contactless online application), your Learner's Licence is generated instantly upon passing the online LL test, without needing any physical RTO visit!

DL & RC Status Dictionary

Understand DL & RC Status Meanings

(स्टेटस का मतलब और आगे क्या करना है जानें)

Checked your application on Sarathi or Vahan portal? Decode what your current status means and discover the exact action required next.

In Verification3 – 7 Working Days

Application Under Processing at RTO Level

आवेदन आरटीओ स्तर पर प्रक्रियाधीन है
What This Means:

Your DL application and uploaded documents have been received by your jurisdiction RTO and are queued for scrutiny by the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) or Licensing Clerk.

Next Action for Citizen:

No action required from citizen. Verification typically takes 3 to 7 working days. Keep tracking online.

Check Sarathi Queue
Documents Cleared1 – 2 Days

Scrutiny Verified / Documents Approved

दस्तावेज़ जांच (स्क्रूटनी) सत्यापित
What This Means:

The RTO officer has verified your uploaded identity, address proof, age proof, and Form 1 / 1A medical fitness certificate.

Next Action for Citizen:

Proceed to book your Driving Skill Test slot on Sarathi portal if not already scheduled.

Book Test Slot
Test ScheduledAs per booked slot

Slot Booked for Driving Skill Test

ड्राइविंग टेस्ट के लिए स्लॉट बुक किया गया
What This Means:

Your practical driving test appointment has been confirmed at your designated Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT) / RTO center.

Next Action for Citizen:

Reach the RTO 30 minutes prior to your time slot with your learner licence, appointment slip, and original identity proof.

Test Passed24 – 48 Hours

Driving Skill Test Passed / Result Uploaded

ड्राइविंग टेस्ट पास / परिणाम अपलोड हुआ
What This Means:

You successfully completed and passed the vehicle driving test. The Inspector has entered your passing marks into the central database.

Next Action for Citizen:

Wait for the Licensing Authority (ARTO/RTO) to issue digital approval and generate your licence number.

Approved & ActiveImmediate Digital Access

DL Approved & Licence Number Generated

डीएल स्वीकृत और नंबर जारी हुआ
What This Means:

The Licensing Authority has approved your application and generated your permanent 16-character DL Number (e.g. DL-0120260012345). Your licence is legally active!

Next Action for Citizen:

You can immediately download and carry your legal digital Driving Licence in DigiLocker or mParivahan under Rule 139 CMVR.

View DL Details
Card Printed2 – 4 Working Days

Smart Card Printed at Central Facility

स्मार्ट कार्ड प्रिंट हो गया
What This Means:

Your physical PVC chip smart card has been printed and quality checked. It is being sorted for India Post postal handover.

Next Action for Citizen:

No action needed. The consignment will be dispatched to your registered address shortly.

In Transit3 – 7 Days Delivery

Dispatched via Speed Post (Consignment No. Issued)

स्पीड पोस्ट द्वारा भेजा गया (ट्रैकिंग नंबर जारी)
What This Means:

India Post has taken custody of your physical licence smart card. An Article/Tracking Number (e.g., EM123456789IN) has been assigned.

Next Action for Citizen:

Track live delivery status on the official India Post tracking portal using the consignment number displayed on Sarathi.

Track on India Post
Action RequiredResolve within 15 days

Objection Raised / Document Re-Upload Required

आपत्ति दर्ज / दस्तावेज़ पुनः अपलोड करें
What This Means:

The RTO officer flagged an issue with your uploaded document (e.g., blurred photograph, signature illegible, or address mismatch).

Next Action for Citizen:

Log in to Sarathi portal -> Upload Document -> Re-upload clear PDF/JPG copy under 200KB within 15 days to resume processing.

Re-upload Documents
RC ActiveLive on Vahan 4.0

Vahan RC: Active & Fitness Valid

वाहन आरसी: सक्रिय और फिटनेस मान्य
What This Means:

Vehicle registration record is clean, active, and fully updated on Vahan 4.0 National Register with valid road tax and fitness.

Next Action for Citizen:

Ensure motor insurance and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate are renewed before their respective expiry dates.

Verify Vahan RC
Citizen Tip: Rule 139 CMVR Digital Licence Validity

If your status shows “DL Approved & Number Generated”, you do NOT have to wait for the physical PVC card to arrive by post before driving. Under Rule 139 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, your digital Driving Licence and Virtual RC stored in DigiLocker or mParivahan are 100% legally recognized across all states in India.

Sarathi Vahan Verification Flow
Sarathi Vahan 4.0 Vehicle Registration & RC Status Verification Banner
Sarathi Vahan 4.0 Vehicle RC Verification Architecture: Official Vahan 4.0 database 3-phase verification process for owner particulars, insurance, fitness, and DigiLocker digital RC.
Vahan 4.0 Vehicle Register

Check Vehicle RC Details & Validity Online

(गाड़ी का नंबर डालकर आरसी विवरण और फिटनेस चेक करें)

Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, all motorized vehicles in India are registered on the centralized Vahan 4.0 National Register. Check complete particulars before purchasing a used vehicle or renewing documents.

Owner & Vehicle Particulars

Verify registered owner name, vehicle make/model, fuel type, engine capacity, and BS-IV/BS-VI emission standards.

Fitness & Registration Validity

Check 15-year private vehicle validity or commercial fitness certificate expiry date directly on Vahan 4.0.

Insurance & PUCC Status

Verify active motor insurance policy number, insurer name, and valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate.

Bank Hypothecation (HP) Status

Check if vehicle has an active loan lien marked or if Form 35 HP removal NOC is required before selling.

Check RC on Vahan Official PortalView Step-by-Step RC Guide
Vahan RC Checklist

Essential RC Services

Download Virtual RC in DigiLocker

Get legally valid digital RC under Rule 139 CMVR with verifiable QR code.

Download RC Guide →
RC Ownership Transfer (Form 29 & 30)

Complete buyer and seller checklist for selling a used car or two-wheeler.

Transfer Checklist →
BH Series (Bharat Series) Number

Inter-state vehicle registration without paying road tax again upon relocation.

BH Series Rules →
Always verify engine & chassis numbers match the physical vehicle plates.
e-Challan Payment Guide
Traffic e-Challan Payment & Photo Proof Settlement Process Banner
MoRTH Traffic e-Challan Settlement & Receipt Workflow: Official 3-step online challan procedure: violation search with photo proof, statutory payment, and instant digital treasury receipt.
Traffic Enforcement & e-Challan

Pay Traffic e-Challan & Check Fine Details

(ट्रैफिक ई-चालान स्टेटस चेक करें और ऑनलाइन जुर्माना भरें)
Pay on Official e-Challan Portal
1

Search Pending Violation

Search by Challan Number, Vehicle Number (+ last 5 digits of Chassis/Engine), or DL Number.

2

Inspect Photographic Proof

View high-resolution camera photo, exact GPS coordinates, speed radar reading, and violation timestamp.

3

Pay Online / Virtual Court

Pay securely via UPI/NetBanking or contest wrongful challans on the National Virtual Courts portal.

Instant Payment Receipt

Download official PDF receipt immediately upon payment to avoid vehicle impoundment during police checks.

Payment & Receipt Guide →

Virtual Courts (vcourts.gov.in)

For compoundable offences sent to court, plead guilty online and pay reduced fines without visiting a magistrate.

Virtual Court Guide →

Contest Wrong Challans

If the photograph shows another vehicle or wrong number plate transcription, file an instant grievance on Parivahan.

Dispute Procedure →
Citizen Transport Services Guide

What Information Do You Need Help With?

(आपको किस जानकारी में मदद चाहिए?)

Select a service category below for step-by-step application procedures, document checklists, and direct official government portal links.

Sarathi Parivahan Online Services Checklist Banner 2026
Sarathi Parivahan Services Checklist: Official Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) 1989 citizen interface guide.
e-KYC Enabled

Learner's Licence (LL) Online

लर्नर लाइसेंस ऑनलाइन

Complete online Aadhaar e-KYC application, syllabus for learner test, online practice questions, and slot booking.

View Step-by-Step Guide
1 Year Grace

Driving Licence Renewal

ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस नवीनीकरण

Renew expired DL online. Check Form 1A medical cert rules, late fee penalties, and 1-year grace period guidelines.

View Step-by-Step Guide
Fast Postal Dispatch

Duplicate DL & Address Change

डुप्लीकेट डीएल / पता बदलाव

Procedure for lost or damaged smart cards, LDR/FIR police complaint format, and online address change submission.

View Step-by-Step Guide
Form 29 & 30

Vehicle RC Ownership Transfer

वाहन आरसी स्वामित्व अंतरण

Buyer and seller checklist for Form 29 & 30, hypothecation loan NOC clearance, and state transfer NOC.

View Step-by-Step Guide
Instant Receipt

Traffic e-Challan Payment

ई-चालान भुगतान व विवाद

Pay pending traffic violation fines online, view camera photographic evidence, and contest wrongful challans.

View Step-by-Step Guide
Citizen Help

About Sarathi Parivahan Guide

सारथी परिवहन गाइड के बारे में

Learn how to check DL application status, track postal speed post dispatch, and access official parivahan sarathi portals safely.

View Step-by-Step Guide
Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR)

Official Driving Licence & RC Fee Structure

(ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस और आरसी की सरकारी फीस 2026)

Standard government fees prescribed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under Central Motor Vehicles Rule 32 & Rule 81.

Service Name (सेवा का नाम)Govt Fee (सरकारी फीस)Test / Other FeeMandatory FormValidity (मान्यता)CMVR Rule
Learner's Licence (LL) Issue / Renewalलर्नर लाइसेंस जारी / नवीनीकरण
₹150₹50 (LL Test)Form 26 MonthsCMVR Rule 32
Permanent Driving Licence (DL) Issueस्थाई ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस जारी
₹200₹300 (Driving Test)Form 4 / Form 220 Yrs / Age 40CMVR Rule 32
Driving Licence Renewalड्राइविंग लाइसेंस नवीनीकरण
₹200₹300 (Late fee after 1 yr)Form 9 & Form 1A10 Yrs / 5 Yrs (Commercial)CMVR Rule 32
Duplicate Driving Licence (Lost / Damaged)डुप्लीकेट ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस
₹200N/AForm 2 (LLD)Original ValidityCMVR Rule 32
International Driving Permit (IDP)अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ड्राइविंग परमिट
₹1,000N/AForm 4A + Passport/Visa1 Year / DL ExpiryCMVR Rule 32
Addition of Class of Vehicle to DLडीएल में नई श्रेणी जोड़ना (उदा. Four Wheeler)
₹500₹300 (Driving Test)Form 8Original DL ValidityCMVR Rule 32
RC Transfer of Ownership (Two-Wheeler)आरसी स्वामित्व अंतरण (दोपहिया)
₹150N/AForm 29 & 30Existing RC ValidityCMVR Rule 81
RC Transfer of Ownership (Car / LMV)आरसी स्वामित्व अंतरण (कार/चार पहिया)
₹300N/AForm 29 & 30Existing RC ValidityCMVR Rule 81
Smart Card & Postal Dispatch Charges: In some states, an additional nominal charge of ₹200 (for PVC Smart Card) and ₹50 (for India Post Speed Post delivery) is added at checkout on the official sarathi.parivahan.gov.in gateway.
Direct Ministry Portals

Verified Parivahan Sarathi Portals

(आधिकारिक सरकारी पोर्टल लिंक)

For active transactions, slot bookings, and fee payments, always use verified Government of India web portals.

Official .gov.in

Parivahan Sewa (National Transport Portal)

parivahan.gov.in

Main apex portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for all central transport services, Acts, rules, and citizen utilities.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

Sarathi Parivahan (Driving Licence Services)

sarathi.parivahan.gov.in

Official National Informatics Centre (NIC) portal for Learner's Licence, Permanent DL, Driving Licence Renewal, Duplicate DL, and online slot booking.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

Vahan Citizen Services (Vehicle Registration & RC)

vahan.parivahan.gov.in

National repository and online service portal for Vehicle Registration Certificates, Transfer of Ownership, NOC, Duplicate RC, and Road Tax payments.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

National e-Challan Settlement System

echallan.parivahan.gov.in

Government portal to check pending traffic violations, e-challans issued by traffic police/cameras, and pay fines securely online.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

BookMyHSRP (High Security Number Plates)

bookmyhsrp.com

Authorized vendor platform to book High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) and color-coded fuel stickers for Delhi, UP, HP, and participating states.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

mParivahan Mobile App (NIC Government)

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nic.mparivahan

Official mobile application to store digital Driving Licence and RC on your smartphone, legally valid across India.

Visit Official Portal
Official .gov.in

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)

morth.nic.in

Official ministry portal for transport notifications, Motor Vehicle Amendment Acts, road safety guidelines, and standard fee structures.

Visit Official Portal
Citizen Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

(अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले महत्वपूर्ण सवाल)

Clear answers to common questions regarding Sarathi 4.0 status tracking, Vahan RC verification, and e-Challan settlements.

Visit the official Sarathi portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), select your state, click on "Application Status" in the top bar, enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), complete the captcha, and click Submit. Your current processing stage (Scrutiny, Test, Card Printing, or Postal Dispatch) will be displayed immediately.