mParivahan App Explained - Driving Licence Verification System
The mParivahan app is India's official mobile verification platform for driving licences and vehicle records. Unlike Sarathi (applications) or Parivahan (databases), mParivahan is the field-level enforcement and verification tool.
It is used by:
- Traffic police
- Transport officers
- Citizens for legal proof
- Enforcement agencies across states
If a driving licence or RC is not visible in mParivahan, it is not legally verifiable on the road.
What Is the mParivahan App?
mParivahan is the official mobile interface of the Parivahan database, designed to:
- Verify driving licence authenticity
- Display RC and vehicle ownership
- Check challan and offence history
- Confirm licence validity during traffic checks
👉 In simple terms:
mParivahan = Real-Time Proof on the Road
Key Features of mParivahan App
🔹 Driving Licence Verification
- DL number validation
- Licence status (active / expired / suspended)
- Category authorisation (LMV, MCWG, Transport)
➡ Related legality: Driving Licence Laws in India.
🔹 Vehicle Registration (RC) Details
- Owner name
- Vehicle class & fuel type
- Registration validity
- Insurance & PUC linkage
🔹 Traffic Challan Visibility
- Pending e-Challans
- Violation history
- Court escalation flags
➡ Related enforcement: Traffic Offences in India.
How mParivahan Works (Backend Flow)
- DL or RC is issued via Sarathi / RTO
- Data stored in Parivahan central database
- mParivahan syncs in real time
- Traffic police verify using QR / number
- Enforcement action taken if violation exists
➡ Understand system flow: How Parivahan Works.
Is Driving Licence on mParivahan Legally Valid?
✅ Yes.
As per MoRTH notification:
- Digital DL shown on mParivahan is legally equivalent to physical licence
- Police cannot demand physical DL if mParivahan DL is valid
➡ Digital proof explained: DigiLocker & Driving Licence.
mParivahan vs DigiLocker (Important Difference)
| Feature | mParivahan | DigiLocker |
|---|---|---|
| Verification | Live enforcement | Document storage |
| Used by police | Yes | No |
| Real-time status | Yes | No |
| Traffic challan link | Yes | No |
👉 Police rely on mParivahan, not DigiLocker.
How Traffic Police Use mParivahan
During a traffic stop:
- Police scan DL or enter number
- Licence validity is checked instantly
- Suspended / fake / expired DL is flagged
- Challan or seizure is issued if required
➡ Related penalty rules: Traffic Offences in India.
Common Issues Users Face on mParivahan
- Licence not showing
- Old DL not digitised
- Incorrect vehicle data
- Expired licence still visible
➡ Fix guides:
Is mParivahan Mandatory?
For citizens: ❌ Not mandatory
For enforcement: ✅ Mandatory
Even if you don't install it, police will still verify your DL using mParivahan.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Is mParivahan a government app?
Yes. It is operated under MoRTH via Parivahan system.
2.Can police reject my digital DL?
No. mParivahan DL is legally valid.
3.Does mParivahan show suspended licences?
Yes. Suspended and cancelled licences are flagged.
4.Is mParivahan linked with Sarathi?
Indirectly—Sarathi updates Parivahan, which syncs with mParivahan.
Legal Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only. Rules may change as per government notifications. Always verify with official transport authorities.