7-30 days
₹200-500
Original DL/RC holders
Individuals who lost/damaged their DL or RC
Report lost DL/RC at police station (if lost).
Go to parivahan.gov.in or Sarathi/Vahan portal.
Fill duplicate DL/RC application form.
Submit FIR copy, identity proof, photos.
Pay duplicate document fee online.
Some states require RTO visit for biometrics.
Get duplicate DL/RC by post or collect from RTO.
You can update your Duplicate RC / DL Guide details — such as address change, renewal, or upgrades — online through the Parivahan Sewa portal or by visiting your local RTO office.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to the relevant vehicle or licence services.
Choose your state and the update service applicable to your Duplicate RC / DL Guide.
Complete the required form and upload supporting documents like address proof or insurance.
Pay the applicable service fee online.
Some updates require a physical visit to the RTO — book an online appointment to avoid queues.
Once approved, download your digital Duplicate RC / DL Guide or wait for the physical card to arrive by post.
You can download a digital copy of your Duplicate RC / DL Guide through DigiLocker or the mParivahan app, both of which are legally accepted by traffic police and government offices across India.
Download DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) or mParivahan from the Play Store or App Store.
Register with your mobile number and link your Aadhaar for verification.
Search for "Duplicate RC / DL Guide" in DigiLocker's issued documents or enter the number in mParivahan.
Your digital Duplicate RC / DL Guide is now available. It can be shown to traffic police instead of the physical copy.
You can check the status of your Duplicate RC / DL Guide application on the Parivahan Sewa portal using your application or transaction number.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to "Application Status".
Choose your state and enter your application/transaction number.
Check the current stage of your Duplicate RC / DL Guide application — whether it is pending, approved, or ready for collection.
Temporarily yes, but get duplicate ASAP. FIR valid for limited period only.
Original becomes invalid. Surrender it to RTO. Use only duplicate.
Yes, most states allow online duplicate DL/RC application through Parivahan portal.
If you have your DL number, you can immediately download a digital copy via DigiLocker. To get a physical duplicate DL, log in to the Parivahan portal, select 'Services on DL', choose 'Issue of Duplicate DL', submit an FIR (or LLR) copy regarding the loss, and pay the fee.
Yes, you can apply for a duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) via the Vahan citizen portal. You will need a police FIR/NCR for the lost RC, an active vehicle insurance policy, valid PUC, and an affidavit.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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