Independent informational guide · Reviewed: August 2026
Sarathi Parivahan Portal: Complete Driving Licence Services Guide
Sarathi is the official driving-licence service platform used by states and Union Territories for learner’s licences, driving licences, appointments, payments, status checks and licence-related transactions.
New permanent driving licence application
Renewal, duplicate and address-change services
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Quick Answer
Sarathi is the official driving-licence service platform used by states and Union Territories for learner’s licences, driving licences, appointments, payments, status checks and licence-related transactions.
- Main Services Available
- New learner’s licence application
- New permanent driving licence application
- Renewal, duplicate and address-change services
- Addition of vehicle class
- International Driving Permit
- Appointment or slot booking
- Application status, payment and document-upload services
How to Use Sarathi Safely
Open the official Sarathi portal.
Select the state where the licence service belongs.
Choose the correct learner or driving-licence menu.
Read the state-specific instructions before entering details.
- State Selection Matters
Common Problems
Application number not recognised
Use the Sarathi helpdesk for technical issues.
Contact the concerned transport office for record migration, approval, correction and dispatch issues.
Keep screenshots and transaction references when reporting a problem.
- Payment debited but status not updated
- Document upload unavailable
- Licence record not found
- Slot unavailable
- Name or date-of-birth mismatch
- Official Help and Escalation
Common Problems and Solutions
Problem
Recheck details and contact the concerned transport authority.
Use the official correction service; do not edit screenshots.
Check official payment status before paying again.
- Likely cause
- Recommended action
- Record not found
- Old, non-migrated or mismatched data
- Details do not match
- Source record or application error
- Payment pending
- Bank or portal confirmation delay
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Is Sarathi the official DL portal?
Yes, Sarathi is the official platform for driving-licence and learner-licence services under the Parivahan ecosystem.
2.Why must I select a state?
Driving-licence administration is implemented by state transport authorities, so service availability and workflow differ.
3.Can I check application status?
Yes, use the Application Status option for the concerned state.
4.Can I download forms?
Sarathi and Parivahan provide form and application-print options, depending on the service.
5.Should I pay an agent?
No agent is required for the official online process. Pay only through the official portal or authorised office channel.
Related Driving Licence Guides
Official Sources
Official portal for driving-licence and learner-licence services; flow varies by state.
MoRTH/NIC transport-services information and official guidance.
Ministry notifications, rules and fee schedules.
Editorial disclosure
Content should be reviewed whenever MoRTH, Parivahan, Sarathi or a state transport department changes a form, fee, eligibility rule, portal flow or document requirement. Last reviewed: August 2026.