How to Check Your Driving Licence Number Online (Parivahan / Sarathi)
Losing your driving licence card is stressful, but you can find your driving licence number online through the government’s Parivahan / Sarathi portal using only your personal details. Knowing your DL number is essential before you can apply for a duplicate licence. This guide explains how to check your driving licence number online, step by step.
Why you may need to find your DL number
If your driving licence is lost, stolen or damaged, you need the licence number to apply for a duplicate on the Parivahan website, to verify licence details, or to complete KYC where a DL is used as ID proof. The official Sarathi / Parivahan portal lets you retrieve these details online.
Steps to find your driving licence number online
- Open the official portal: Visit https://parivahan.gov.in
- Go to online services: Open the online services menu and choose the driving-licence-related options
- Select your state: On the next page, select your state from the dropdown
- Open DL search: Click the DL search / driving licence details option
- Enter your details: Provide your name, date of birth and registered mobile number
- Submit: Click Submit to view your driving licence number and associated details on screen
Finding the number without the physical card
The same steps work even if you do not have the card in hand. The key requirement is entering accurate personal identification — your name, date of birth and the mobile number registered with the RTO — so the portal can match and display your licence details.
What to do if your licence is lost
- File a complaint at the nearest police station and obtain a copy of the FIR
- Get a notarised affidavit confirming the loss, sworn before a notary/magistrate
- Pay the applicable notary and stamp-paper fees
- Use your retrieved DL number to apply for a duplicate licence on the Parivahan portal
Key takeaway
Always keep a record of your driving licence number somewhere safe. Even if you lose both the card and the number, the Parivahan portal offers a simple way to recover your details using your personal identification information.
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