Now times have changed. The government has made most of the services related to driving licenses online so that the general public gets rid of the hassle of visiting RTO offices.

Nowadays, driving license (DL) not only gives the legal right to drive, but it has also become an important identity card. But imagine, what a big shock it is if this DL gets lost or stolen somewhere. Fear of driving on the road, the danger of traffic police challan and also the loss of an important identity document, all this has to be faced together. In such a situation, people often get nervous about what to do now, where to go, which form to fill and which line to stand in. But now times have changed. The government has made most of the services related to driving license online, so that the general public gets rid of the hassle of visiting RTO offices.

This is how you can get a duplicate driving license sitting at home

If your DL is lost, then now you can apply for a duplicate driving license sitting at home. Just need some necessary documents, correct procedure and a little information. We are going to tell you in a very easy and step-by-step way how you can get your duplicate DL made without any hassle, that too through the government website Parivahan.gov.in, in a completely reliable way.

First of all, you have to go to the nearest police station and register an FIR or general diary for the loss of your DL, so that you have proof of theft or loss. After this, you have to go to the government website Parivahan.gov.in and go to "Driving License Related Services". After selecting your state there, you will get the option of "Apply for Duplicate DL", by clicking on which you can start applying online.

How to apply online

For the application, you will have to upload some documents like copy of FIR, address proof, age certificate, photo and Form-2 which is called the application form for duplicate DL. If you have a photocopy or any details of the old DL, then that will also be useful. After filling the application, you have to deposit the fee, which can be from 200 to 500 rupees depending on the state. After submitting the application, you will get an Acknowledgment Slip and application number, keep it safe.

Pay special attention to these things

In some cases, you may have to go to the RTO office and get biometric or photo verification done, but in most cases this process is completely online. When the duplicate DL is ready, you will get information by SMS or mail. After that you can either go to the RTO and collect it or it can be sent to your home through post. This whole process is not only fast, but also transparent and easy. So if you have lost your driving license, now neither your vehicle nor your life needs to stop. With just a few clicks, some documents and the help of a government portal, you can get your license again and that too with full legal validity.