Validity
See whether the licence record is still current and what status it carries.
Driving licence search
Check a driving licence record by number
Enter a licence number, with your date of birth if needed, to see its validity, vehicle classes, dates and issuing office.
- Free, no sign-up
- Holder name stays masked
- Nothing is stored on this site
What a licence search shows
A driving licence is the card a regional transport office issues so a person can drive a stated class of vehicle.
Expiry date
The valid-to date shows when the licence needs renewal, with the days left.
Vehicle classes
Confirm which cars, bikes or heavy vehicles the licence covers.
Issuing office
The RTO code on the record shows which office issued the licence.
How a licence number is written
Example: GJ01 2019 0001234
GJState01Office2019Year0001234Serial
Type the number without spaces or dashes. A short number cannot be matched, so include all the digits printed on the card.
A record may include the holder (name masked), the licence number, the classes the holder may drive, the issue and validity dates, and the RTO code.
You can also check a licence on the official Sarathi Parivahan portal.
Vehicle classes on a licence
A record names the classes the holder may drive. Offices sometimes print a shorter code.
MCWOG
Scooters and mopeds without a gear
MCWG
Motorcycles with a gear
LMV
Cars, jeeps and similar light vehicles
LMV-TR
Light goods or passenger vehicles used for hire
HMV
Trucks and buses
Transport
Vehicles used to carry goods or passengers for hire
How to apply for a driving licence
A permanent licence comes after a learner's licence and a driving test. This is the usual order at a regional transport office.
- 1
Learner's licence
Fill the application at the office or on Sarathi. Take proof of identity, proof of address and photographs.
- 2
Book the test
Book the learner's test. It covers road signs and traffic rules.
- 3
Pass the test
A pass issues a learner's licence, valid for six months.
- 4
Practise and book
After practice, book the driving test at the same office.
- 5
Get the card
When the driving test is passed, the office issues the permanent licence.
A digital copy and renewals
A digital copy
DigiLocker and the mParivahan app can store a digital driving licence issued to the holder. This site does not download or store that copy.
Renewing a licence
The valid-to date is printed on the card. Renew it before that date through Sarathi Parivahan. A transport licence is renewed on a shorter cycle than a private one. Take proof of age, proof of address and a recent photograph.
Renewal guide →FAQ
Questions about licence search
Short answers about what this search shows, and what it does not.
01Do I need a date of birth to check a licence?
No. Date of birth is optional. Add it when the licence number alone does not return a record.
02Why is the holder name masked?
The name arrives masked from the source, and this site does not show a licence holder's full name.
03How is a driving licence number written?
A common number looks like GJ01 2019 0001234: the state code, the issuing office, the year of issue and a serial number.
04Where can I check the official record?
On the official Sarathi Parivahan portal. This site shows what a third-party source returns and is not a government portal.
05Can I download my licence here?
No. DigiLocker and the mParivahan app can store a digital driving licence issued to the holder. This site does not download or store that copy.
06How long is a learner's licence valid?
A learner's licence is valid for six months. A permanent licence follows after you pass the driving test.
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