Duplicate Driving Licence Online Guide
Lost your physical DL card or is it torn/damaged? Apply for an authentic duplicate smart card licence via online Aadhaar authentication without retaking driving tests.
Apply for Duplicate DL on sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
Access the official Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) secure portal to apply for lost/damaged Driving Licence reprint with Aadhaar e-KYC authentication.
1. Lost Document Report (LDR) or Police NCR / FIR (if DL was lost or stolen).
2. Original Damaged Card (if applying for damaged / defaced card replacement).
3. Self-declaration Form 2 stating reasons for duplicate issuance.
Procedure to Apply for Duplicate DL Online
File Online Police Lost Report (LDR)
Visit your state police citizen portal (or nearest police station) to file an online Lost Article Report and obtain the official digital acknowledgement copy.
Open Sarathi Portal & Select "Apply for Duplicate DL"
Navigate to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, choose your state, and select "Services on DL (Renewal/Duplicate/AEDL/Others)".
Enter DL Number & Date of Birth
Input your original Driving Licence Number and Date of Birth to fetch your electronic profile from the centralized national database.
Upload Police Report & Pay ₹200 Govt Fee
Upload the PDF copy of your police report and pay the standard fee of ₹200 online via payment gateway.
Doorstep Delivery via Speed Post
Your duplicate smart card with original licence validity and endorsement classes will be printed and mailed to your registered address.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.