Driving License Application Status

Having a driving license is extremely important if you want to ply your motor vehicle on Indian roads. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it mandatory for you to obtain a driving license before you set out to drive with your favourite set of wheels.

Driving license is one of the most important documents you can possess as it gives you the legal freedom to go anywhere, anytime. But as good things take time to come, waiting for your driving license (DL) can also be time-consuming. If you have applied for a driving license for the first time or have applied for a renewal, then here is how you can check your driving license status.

Checking driving license status helps you understand how long your DL will take to arrive; it also lets you check the validity of your license and lets you know when it is subjected for renewal.

In today's world, having a personal mode of transport such as a car or a bike is more of a necessity than a luxury. However, owning a vehicle also brings certain responsibilities. It is important to have a valid driving licence and ensure that your vehicle is protected with a proper car insurance or bike insurance policy, depending on the type of vehicle you own. According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, both a driving licence and third party insurance are mandatory to drive or ride legally on Indian roads.

• It is important to know that usually your driving license is delivered to your doorstep in a month after you have cleared the DL test.

• RTO generally dispatches your driving license in two weeks.

• Before applying for a driving license, you must have a learner's license, without which you cannot apply for a driving license.

• A driving license, from the date of issue, is applicable for 20 years or until the age of 50, whichever is the earliest.

• Whenever you apply for a driving license renewal, your expired license is seized and a renewed driving license is issued to you on the same day. But if that does not happen, you can check your driving license renewal status online by following the same procedure for driving license application status check.

• In driving license renewal status check, you will have to enter the number mentioned on your application form.

• In case, your driving license is stolen, misplaced or damaged, then you can get a duplicate driving license by applying for a new license or by visiting the nearest RTO office and getting a form for the same.

• Generally, issuance of a new license does not take much time as compared to getting the original license. The time taken for issuance of duplicate driving license differs from state to state. But still, if you think that too much of time has passed, then you can check the status of your duplicate driving license by visiting the nearest RTO office or checking the status online.

• An international driving license issued in India is accepted by countries all over the world. If you are planning an international trip, then apply for a driving license a month in advance. On completion of all the formalities, you can check the status of your International driving license online.

• Driving license is usually delivered via post to your registered address. So if you are not at home, then make sure there is someone who can collect your driving license on your behalf. The person collecting your driving license should have valid ID proof and should also have all your documentation proof.

Motor vehicle registration is the registration of your motor vehicle with the Government of India. All motorised vehicles in India are provided with a registration number that helps the RTO uniquely identify the owner of the vehicle.

In India, driving a motor vehicle without a registration number is illegal. The vehicle registration process in India is carried out by the regional transport office.

To check your vehicle registration status, you will have to follow the below process:

• Visit vahan.nic.in
• Enter your vehicle number and the verification code
• And then click on vehicle status tab to procure the details