It is mandatory to have a driver's licence as per the Indian Motor Laws. If you have recently applied for a new or duplicate licence in Goa, it is important to check the DL status in Goa. Tracking your DL status helps you know whether your application has been approved, dispatched, or delayed. Read on to know how to check your driving licence status in Goa both online and offline.
You must check your DL application status in the following situations:
If you have not received any SMS notification or email about your DL application.
Your DL application was submitted more than two weeks ago, and you have not received your licence.
You can visit either of the two websites mentioned below to check the status of your Goa DL application online.
Visit the Parivahan Sarathi website.
Select 'Goa' as the state.
Click on 'Application Status' in the top menu.
Enter your 'Application Number' and 'Date of Birth'.
After completing the captcha, click 'Submit'.
Your Goa DL application status will be displayed.
Visit the official website of the Goa Transport Department.
Click 'Online Services'.
From the dropdown, click 'Driving Licences'.
You will be redirected to the Parivahan Sarathi portal.
Check your Goa DL application status by using the 'Application Status' tab and filling out all the required information.
To check the status of your Goa driving licence application offline, visit your nearest RTO. Provide the concerned person with the required details, including your DOB and application number. They will retrieve the required information and give you an update about your driving licence application's status.
You can check the status of your renewal or duplicate DL application online via the Parivahan Sewa portal. Follow the steps mentioned below to track the status of your DL application:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa website
Select Goa from the states dropdown list
Go to the 'Application Status' page and enter all the required details
Fill the captcha and click on submit to check the status of your renewal/duplicate DL in Goa
The eligibility criteria for applying for a driving licence in Goa is mentioned in the table below:
| Vehicle Type | Eligibility Criteria |
| Gearless Two-Wheelers (≤50cc) |
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| Motorcycles with Gear & Cars |
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| Commercial Vehicles |
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| Medical Fitness (if applicable) |
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The driving licence fees in Goa vary according to the type of driving licence and the service opted for. The fees for different services and driving licences in Goa are mentioned below:
| Purpose | Amount |
| Learner's Licence | ₹150 |
| Permanent Driving Licence | ₹200 |
| Renewal of DL | ₹200 |
| Renewal of DL (after expiry of grace period) | ₹300 |
| Driving Test | ₹300 |
| Endorsement of New Class of Vehicle DL (laminated card) | ₹200 |
| Registration/Renewal of Driving School | ₹5,000 |
| Issue of Duplicate DL to the Driving School | ₹2,500 |
| Processing Fee | ₹80 |
| Grant or Renewal of Trade Certificate (Motorcycle) | ₹500 |
| Grant or Renewal of Trade Certificate (Invalid Carriage) | ₹500 |
| Grant or Renewal of Trade Certificate (Others) | ₹1,000 |
Check out below to know about the different types of driving licenses in India:
| Type | Description |
| Learner's Licence (LL) | It is valid for 6 months and is the first step to practising driving. You can get a learner's licence after passing a basic traffic rules test. |
| Permanent Driving Licence (DL) | This is mandatory to legally drive a private motor car in India. You can apply for a DL after 30 days of having a learner's licence. It is valid for 20 years (or until you turn 40 years old) |
| Commercial Driving Licence (CDL) | You need this type of licence to drive commercial vehicles in India. The CDL is only available after a specific driving test and medical examination, and is valid for 5 years |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | You need an IDP if you want to drive abroad. It is valid for 1 year and only issued to applicants who already possess an Indian driving licence and are over 18 years of age. |
Typically, it takes around 2 to 3 weeks for a driving licence application to get processed in Goa. However, processing delays may happen due to the following reasons:
Submission of improper documents for address/ID proof.
Uploading an unclear or fuzzy photo for an online DL application.
If the applicant has any pending challans, their renewal process will be halted until the penalties are paid.
System updates or technical issues at the RTO may delay driving licence processing time.
The processing time may be extended if the RTO receives a large number of DL applications.
A few things to keep in mind when checking your Goa driving licence status are listed below:
Ensure that you have entered the correct application number to avoid any errors.
Enter the date of birth in the prescribed format.
If your DL application status shows 'Dispatched', contact the courier company to get the expected delivery date and time.
A few essential facts about DLs in India are listed below:
Applicants must have a learner's licence to apply for a permanent driving licence.
Your driving licence will be issued with a validity of 20 years or until you reach the age of 40.
You must apply for a duplicate DL if you have lost or damaged your original.
Driving licences are issued by the RTO and are mandatory to legally drive on Indian roads as per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
You can download your Goa driving licence by visiting the Parivahan Sewa portal and navigating to the 'Driving Licence Related Services' webpage. Go to 'Driving Licence' on the top menu and click 'Print Driving Licence' to download and print your Goa DL.
Yes, all documents uploaded on the DigiLocker, including the driving licence, are valid in Goa.
In Goa, there are 14 RTOs in different districts that offer many vehicle-related services.
In Goa, violators who do not possess a valid driving licence are levied a fine of ₹2,000 (two-wheelers) and ₹3,000 (three/four-wheelers).
In Goa, the road tax varies according to the cost of the vehicle and ranges between 9 - 15%.
*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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