Parivahan Sewa Portal 2025 – Vehicle & DL Services Online

1. Renewal of registration, online test/appointment for DL, renewal for fitness certificate, etc., and other vehicle related services
2. Fancy number booking
3. National permit authorisation
4. VLTD (Vehicle Location Tracking Device) maker
5. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) maker

1. Trade certificate
2. SLD (Speed Limiting Device) maker
3. PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate)
4. Vahan green sewa
5. Vehicle recall

Since every state RTO has variations in policies and procedures standardising documents to ensure correct and timely availability of information is one of the aims of Parivahan Sewa. In order to implement this, the MoRTH entrusted the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to deploy two types of software. They are:

1. VAHAN: For vehicle registration.

1. SARATHI: For driving licences and compilation of data with respect to DLs in all states and vehicle registration.

Parivahan Sewa thus tries to provide citizens with improved access to all information they may require from their respective state

1. Permanent licence
2. Renewal
3. Duplicate licence
4. Addition of class
5. International driving permit
6. Licencing related fees and charges
7. Sample LL Question Bank

Registration on Parivahan Sewa Website

Registration information that you can find on the website include:

1. Temporary registration
2. Permanent registration
3. Renewal of RC
4. Duplicate RC
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC)
6. Address change
7. HP endorsement
8. HP termination
9. Reassignment
10. Trade certificate
11. Issue of duplicate trade certificate
12. Diplomatic vehicles
13. Ownership transfer
14. Registration display

Permits

With respect to permits, you can get information about:

1. Contact carriage
2. Permit fees and permit period

Act, Rules, and Policies

Learn all about the motor vehicle act, rules, and other policies in place. Here are the acts and rules you can find details about on the Parivahan Sewa site:

1. Motor Vehicles Act 1988
2. Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
3. Carriage by Road Act and Rules
4. Central Road Fund Act and Rules

How to Use the mParivahan App for Vehicle Services

Residents can access DL and RC services on their mobile devices by downloading the mParivahan App from the Google Play or Apple stores. There are numerous language versions of the mParivahan Sewa smartphone app, including English, Hindi, and Marathi. 

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), a division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has created the NextGen mParivahan application. English, Hindi, and Marathi are the three language options offered by the app.

How to Register on the mParivahan App

Follow the steps mentioned below to register and sign-in to mParivahan Sewa app -

Step 1: Download the official mparivahan app from NIC eGov from the Play store.

Step 2: When the app is installed, launch it. Enter your mobile number to register if you are a new user. Your phone will receive an OTP.

Step 3: After entering the OTP, select "Verify."

Parivahan Sewa Tax Payment

Follow the steps mentioned below to pay your taxes through Parivahan Sewa -

Step 1: Visit the official website. Click the "Check Post Tax" link found on the home page's "Online Services" section.

Step 2: There will be a new page that will open. Click the "Tax Payment" option now.

Step 3: Now, choose the 'service name' from the menu and the name of the state you are visiting. Then click "Go."

Step 4: The computer screen will show the "Border Tax Payment" application page. Enter your vehicle's VIN and press "Get Details." There will be some auto-filled fields.

Step 5: Give the remaining information. Then, to pay the computed tax amount, click "Calculate Tax" or "Pay Tax."

Step 6: A link to the payment gateway will be provided. Select the payment processor, then click "Continue."

Step 7: You will be transferred to the "Check post" page after making the tax payment. You will receive a receipt that you may print off and store for later use.

How to Check e-Challan Status Through Parivahan Sewa?

The following are the steps to check e-Challan status through Parivahan Sewa:

1. Visit the e-challan parivahan page

1. Click on the ‘Check Online Services’ option
2. Click on the ‘Check Challan Status’ option
3. Click on the ‘Get Detail’ option, after entering the ‘Vehicle Number’ or ‘DL Number’ or ‘Challan number’, and the captcha

The screen will display all the details of the e-challan along with the payment details.

How to Pay Challan and Fines Online Through Parivahan?

The following are the steps to make payment for challan and penalties through Parivahan Sewa:

1. Visit the e-challan parivahan page
2. Click on the ‘Check Online Services’ option
3. Select the ‘Check Challan Status’ option
4. Click on the ‘Get Detail’ option, after entering the ‘Vehicle Number’ or ‘DL Number’ or ‘Challan number’, and the captcha

1. The e-challan status will now appear
2. Under Payment column, click on the ‘Pay Now’
3. Select the payment mode

Note: A payment confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number with transaction ID.

How to Check RC or DL Status on the Parivahan Sewa Portal

The following are the steps to check Driving License (DL) status on the Parivahan Sewa portal:

1. Visit the official Parivahan Sewa portal
2. Click on the ‘Online Service’ option
3. Select the ‘Driving License Related Services’ option
4. Under the ‘Select State’ option, select the state where DL application is filed

1. Screen will display multiple options on the respective states’ transport department page
2. Click on the ‘Application Status’ option
3. Click on the ‘Submit’, after entering the date of birth, application number, and the captcha

Note: After submitting the application, DL status will appear.

The following are the steps to check the Registration Certificate (RC) on the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

1. Visit the official Parivahan Sewa portal
2. Click on the ‘Online Service’ option and select the ‘Vehicle Related Services’ option
3. Under the ‘Select State’ option, select the state where the vehicle owner has applied for registration certificate
4. Enter the vehicle registration number, after clicking on the ‘Vehicle Registration Number’ option
5. Select the ‘State RTO’ and click on ‘Proceed’

1. Click on ‘Status’ option from the multiple options displayed on the screen
2. Select the ‘Know Your Application Status’ option
3. Enter the ‘Application Number’, which is the RC application number
4. Enter the captcha
5. Click on ‘Submit’ and ‘View Report’

Note: The details regarding the RC application and its status will be displayed on the screen.

How to Book Slots for Driving License Through Parivahan Sewa Portal

The following are the steps to book slots for Driving License through Parivahan Sewa portal:

1. Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal
2. On the homepage, click on ‘Online Service’
3. Select the ‘Driving License Related Services’ option
4. From the ‘Select State’, select the state where you want to book a slot for DL
5. Click on the ‘Appointments’ option

1. Select the ‘Slot Booking DL Test’ option
2. A new page- ‘DL Test Appointments’ will be visible
3. Select the ‘Application Number’ or ‘Learner License Number’ option
4. Enter the required details, such as date of birth, application or learner license number, captcha
5. Click on ‘Submit’

1. Select the date and time of the slot for DL test after submitting the details.

State RTO Codes and Official Website

Every RTO under each state and Union Territory (UT) has a desgnated code and official website. Here is the list of State RTO codes and their respective websites:

Parivahan Sewa Challan Payment

Through the official Parivahan Sewa online portal, one can pay their challan or any fines that have been imposed on them. Here are the steps to make challan payment through Parivahan Sewa:

1. Visit the E challan Parivahan website
2. Select "Check Challan Status" from the list of "Check Online Services."

1. Use one of the following to enter the information: Challan Number, Vehicle Number, or DL Number
2. Enter the captcha code, then select "Get Detail."
3. Your e challan status will be shown in the challan status row.
4. Click the "Pay Now" button located in the payment column.
5. Choose a payment method, then complete the transaction.

On your registered mobile number, a confirmation message and transaction ID will be delivered.

How to Apply for a DL through the Parivahan Sewa Website

The following are the steps to apply for a permanent driving license through Parivahan Sew website: 

1. Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa- https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/ 
2. Select the concerned state 

1. Under ‘Driving Licence’ option, click on ‘New Driving Licence’ option 
2. To proceed further, enter required details, such as date of birth and Learning License Number 
3. Fill in the application form 
4. Click on Next button and visit the RTO office with original document and fee receipt on the scheduled date

Fees and User Charges

The following fees and charges apply:

Trade Certificate Fees

Appeals

Registration Certificate – New or Renewal

Note:

1. Additional Rs.200 if the registration certificate is a smart card (Form 23A).

Delay in applying for renewal:

1. Rs.300/month for motorcycles

1. Rs.500/month for other non-transport vehicles

Duplicate Certificate of Registration / Ownership Transfer / Change of Residence / Recording Alterations

Note (for change of residence and ownership transfer): For every month’s delay in submission of No Objection Certificate:

1. Rs.300 (motorcycles)
2. Rs.500 (other vehicles)

Hypothecation, Lease, or Hire Purchase Endorsements

Note: No separate fee for cancellation or fresh certificate after termination of such agreements.  

Vehicle Fitness Test Fees

Grant or Renewal of Certificate of Fitness

Note: Delay in renewal: Rs.50 per day.  

Letter of Authority Fees

Other Applications

Additional Notes

1. For Smart Card-type registration certificates: Additional Rs.200 applies (except when issued after hypothecation, lease, or hire purchase cancellation).
2. Medium passenger vehicles, imported vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles not specifically listed fall under both transport and non-transport categories.

Notification and Advisory

All transport-related notifications and advisories can be found under this section. These notifications and advisories include:

1. Final notification
2. Draft notification
3. Advisory

Note: All of these are found in PDF form under this section on the Parivahan Sewa website.

User Manual for Parivahan Sewa Portal

Wondering what the steps are involved when it comes to using any of the online services available? Well, wonder no more.

Under the section, you get all information regarding online services available on the website along with their process flow, the steps involved, and a link to get straight to the service.

Download Forms from the Parivahan Sewa Website

Forms that you may require can be found under this section. The forms are:

1. Permit forms
2. Motor vehicles dealer forms
3. Driving licence-related forms
4. Vehicle registration forms
5. All other forms

How to Contact Parivahan Sewa

If you have any queries, you can have them addressed via these methods:

1. For Queries Regarding the Website: All website related queries can be addressed to the Web Information Manager, Ms Dharkat R Luikang.

1. Email: wim.rth@nic.in.

2. For Technical Problems Learner Licence and Driving Licence: All technical issues with respect to learner and driving licences can be addressed to:All phone calls are to be made between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

1. Email: helpdesk-sarathi@gov.in
2. Contact Number: +91 120 2459169