Lost driving license? Don’t worry, now you will get duplicate DL sitting at home without going to RTO, know the whole process.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Driving license… one of the most important documents to keep in our purse. Driving without it is illegal and can result in a heavy fine if caught. But imagine, what if your purse falls somewhere or your driving license (DL) is stolen?

As soon as you think of this, thoughts of long queues at RTO, trips to brokers and a lot of paperwork come to mind. But wait! Now times have changed. In this era of ‘Digital India’, there is no need for you to get into all these hassles. Now you can apply for your duplicate driving license Apply online sitting at home Can do.

So, let us know about both online and offline processes of making duplicate DL.

When is the need for duplicate DL?

Mainly in these situations you have to apply for duplicate license:

• When your license is lost or stolen.
• When the license is very old, dirty or torn, and the information on it is difficult to read.
• When the license has been damaged by fire or water.

The easiest way to apply online (Step-by-Step)

This process is very simple. Just follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the ‘Transport’ website: First of all the official website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways parivahan.gov.in Go to.
2. Select ‘Online Services’: On the homepage you will see the tab of ‘Online Services’. Click on it and then ‘Driving License Related Services’ Select.
3. Select your state: Now you have to select your state.
4. Click on ‘Apply for Duplicate DL’: Now in the page that opens, you will see ‘Apply for Duplicate DL’ Option will appear. Click on it and proceed further.
5. Fill the details and submit the form: Now you have to fill information like your driving license number and date of birth. After this a form will open, fill it carefully and follow the required steps. Scan and upload documents Do it.
6. Pay Fees Online: After filling the form, you have to pay the prescribed fee online.
7. Print the receipt: Once the payment is successful, you will get a receipt. Don’t forget to take its printout. This will be the evidence for your further process.

Which documents will be required?

• In case of license loss or theft copy of FIR,
• Application Form LLD.
• Photocopy of original driving license (if any).
• Proof of identity and address (Aadhar Card, Voter ID etc.).
• Passport size photo.

What is the offline process?

If you are not comfortable with the online process, you can also apply the old fashioned way. For this you need to have hard copies of all the documents mentioned above along with the documents of your area. RTO office Will have to go. There you have to fill a form, submit it along with the documents and pay the fees.

However, the online process can save you a lot of time and effort. So the next time you lose your license, instead of panicking, adopt this ‘smart’ method.