To drive on Indian roads, all drivers need to have a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. In Chandigarh, new applicants can apply for a fresh driving licence, while existing holders must renew their DL before its expiry to avoid penalties. To make the process easier, you can easily check your driving licence application status in Chandigarh online. Read on to know all about the various ways to track your DL status in Chandigarh.
You can verify your DL application status in Chandigarh if:
You submitted your DL application 7 to 10 days ago.
You have not received any notification of your application submission via SMS or email.
You have not received your DL in your email or through the postal/courier service.
To verify the status of your DL online in Chandigarh, you can follow one of the two steps listed below:
Open the official website of Parivahan Sarathi.
From the dropdown, select 'Chandigarh' as your state and click 'Application Status' from the page.
Enter your application number and date of birth (DOB) in the prescribed format.
Input the captcha and click on 'Submit'.
Your driving licence details will be displayed.
Visit the Chandigarh Transport Department's official e-services website.
Type in 'Issuance of a new Driving Licence' in the search bar.
Click on 'Track' and you will be directed to the Parivahan website.
To check your DL application status, follow the same steps listed in the previous section.
Follow these steps to check your Chandigarh DL application status offline:
Visit your nearest Road Transport Office (RTO).
Provide the required information to the official, such as DOB and application number.
After checking the DL application online, the concerned official will inform you the status of your DL.
To track your renewal or duplicate DL application status online in Chandigarh, visit the Parivahan portal or the Chandigarh Transport Department website. You can also visit your nearest RTO and follow the same process mentioned above.
The fees for various DL services in Chandigarh is mentioned in the table below:
| Driving Licence Service | Fee |
| Learner's Licence | ₹950 (single-class vehicle) + ₹450 (additional fee for extra class of vehicle) |
| Change of Address in Driving Licence | ₹420 |
| Duplicate DL | ₹620 |
| Renewal of DL | ₹420 |
| Addition of vehicle class | ₹1,020 |
| International Driving Permit | ₹1,000 |
| Changes in DL | ₹420 |
| Issuance of NOC | ₹25 |
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for a DL in Chandigarh:
| Vehicle Type | Eligibility Criteria |
| Gearless Two-Wheelers (≤50cc) |
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| Motorcycles with Gear (MCWG) & Cars (LMV) |
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| Commercial Vehicles |
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| Medical Fitness certificate (if applicable) |
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You must submit the following documents to apply for a driving licence in Chandigarh:
Form 4: Permanent driving licence application
Learner's licence
Age and address proof documents, such as Aadhaar, passport, etc.
Passport-size photos
Form 1: Self-declared physical fitness certificate for applicants less than 40 years old
Form 1A: Medical certificate for applicants above 40 years old
Parent or guardian's declaration if the learner's licence applicant is a minor
These are the different types of driving licences available in India:
Learner's Licence (LL): A learner's licence (LL) is the first step to learn how to drive. You must pass a basic traffic test to get your LL, which is valid for 6 months.
Permanent Driver's Licence (DL): A permanent driver's licence is mandatory for all private vehicle owners. It is issued at least 30 days after possessing a learner's licence. The validity of a permanent driving licence is usually 20 years or until you are 40 years old, whichever is earlier.
Commercial Driving Licence (CDL): A CDL is mandatory to drive commercial vehicles, such as buses, trucks, tractors, etc., in India. You must pass a mandatory driving test and a medical examination to get this licence. The validity of a commercial driving licence is 5 years.
International Driving Permit (IDP): This type of driving licence is required to drive abroad. It is valid for 1 year and can only be issued to applicants who already possess a valid Indian DL and are over 18 years old.
Typically, a Chandigarh DL is issued within a few weeks. However, processing delays may happen due to the following reasons:
Your RTO may be scheduled for routine software updates which can cause a delay in processing your driving licence application.
If you have missed submitting some essential documents or if the submitted documents are unclear, then it may cause a delay in processing your DL application.
If there is an information mismatch in your name or address in the submitted documents, then your DL application processing will be delayed.
If your local RTO has received many DL applications, then the processing time will be greater than usual.
You can check your Chandigarh driving licence application status via the Parivahan website or by visiting your local RTO. A few things that you need to consider while checking your DL status are:
Ensure that you have the right application number when checking your DL status.
Enter your DOB in the right format.
If your DL status shows 'Dispatched', follow up with the courier company.
When renewing your driving licence, ensure that you do not have pending e-Challans as it could lead to processing delays.
A few essential facts about driving licences issued in India are listed below:
According to the Motor Vehicles Act (1988), a valid driving licence is mandatory to drive in India.
In India, a DL is issued for 20 years and is valid until the licence holder reaches the age of 40. The validity differs for people above the age of 40.
Applicants can submit their driving licence application online on the Parivahan website or offline at the RTO.
All non-commercial driving licences issued by the state RTO have an all-India permit. But licence holders must re-register themselves when relocating to a different state.
The latest DL stores biometric data which enhances its functionality and helps in easily verifying your identity.
You must pass an online/offline driving test to get your driving licence.
You can only have one valid driving licence in India. In case you have 2 licences issued, you must use the Parivahan website and the DL Club option to merge your driving licences into one by following the process listed on the official website.
An international driving permit can only be issued to Indian residents who hold a valid Indian driving licence. Applicants need to submit a Form 4A or visit your nearest RTO, specifying the country for which you want an international licence.
Applicants who have not cleared their driving licence test in the first attempt can attempt it 2 more times. If they are unsuccessful even after 3 attempts, then the applicant needs to restart the driving licence application process.
To update your address on your driving licence, visit the Parivahan Sarathi portal and select the state as Chandigarh. Click on 'Apply for Change of Address' and click on continue after reading the instructions. Fill out the form, accept the terms and conditions, and click on proceed to complete the process.
You can get a duplicate of your damaged driving licence from the Parivahan Sarathi website. Select the 'Apply for a Duplicate DL' option and fill out the required details.
*Savings are based on the comparison between the highest and the lowest premium for own damage cover (excluding add-on covers) provided by different insurance companies for the same vehicle with the same IDV and same NCB. Actual time for transaction may vary subject to additional data requirements and operational processes.
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