Driving licence services, vehicle registration, ownership transfer, e‑challan, FASTag, permits
Last Verified: February 2026 | Next Review: May 2026 Quick Answer: To renew your RC and Vehicle Fitness (FC), apply online via the Vahan Parivahan portal (Form 25) before expiration. Private vehicles require renewal after 15 years, then every 5 years. Commercial vehicles need ATS testing annually after 8 years. Processing takes 7-15 days. 2026 […]
Planning to drive overseas on your next international trip? An International Driving Permit (IDP), often referred to as an international driving license, is a globally recognized document that translates your Indian Driving License into multiple languages. Approved by the United Nations conventions, an IDP makes it legal for Indian citizens to drive or rent motor
Who Needs This Service? This official process is meant for Indian citizens holding a valid driving licence who have encountered one of the following situations: Your Driving Licence (DL) wallet card has been lost, misplaced, or stolen. Your physical DL smart card is severely damaged, broken, or mutilated. The embedded microchip on your smart card
Who Needs This Service? FASTag is mandatory for all vehicles in India since February 15, 2021. Any vehicle owner – whether car, jeep, van, truck, bus, or two-wheeler – using National Highways must have an active FASTag. This includes both private and commercial vehicles. From February 1, 2026, banks must verify vehicle details before activating
Who Needs This Service? Any vehicle owner or driver in India who has received a traffic challan for violating traffic rules needs this service. E-challans are issued for violations like overspeeding, signal jumping, not wearing helmet/seatbelt, driving without valid documents, illegal parking, and permit or fitness issues for commercial vehicles. Both two-wheeler and four-wheeler owners
Who Needs This Service? When ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred through sale, the buyer must apply within 14 days (same state) or 45 days (interstate transfer) Parivahan Sewa to update the Registration Certificate in their name at the Regional Transport Office. Until the RC is officially updated with the new owner’s name, the
Who Needs This Service? Any vehicle owner in India can check Registration Certificate details online through official government portals. You need this service if you want to: Verify your own vehicle’s registration status and details Check RC details before buying a used vehicle to prevent fraud Download a digital copy of your RC for carrying
Who Needs This Service? Driving licence renewal can be done one year before or after the expiry date, as per the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 Parivahan SewaParivahanssewa. If your licence has expired for more than five years, you must undergo all formalities to obtain a fresh licence. A permanent driving licence is generally valid
Who Needs This Service? Indian citizens who have held a valid Learner’s Licence for at least 30 days but not more than 180 days can apply for a Permanent Driving Licence Parivahan Sewa. You must be at least 18 years old for Light Motor Vehicles (cars, jeeps) and motorcycles with gears, or 16 years old
Who Needs This Service? Eligibility Criteria: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Learner’s Licence for motorcycles with gears, cars, and commercial vehicles For motorcycles without gears (up to 50cc), minimum age is 16 years (requires guardian consent if under 18) You should have basic knowledge of traffic rules and
