Driving licence status Check

Need to do a driving licence status check? Whether you’ve applied for a new licence, renewal, or waiting for dispatch, checking the status online saves time and avoids delays.

Through the official Parivahan Sewa Portal, you can easily track your driving licence status without visiting the RTO. It shows real-time updates on your application progress, approval, and dispatch.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to check your driving licence status online, track the delivery, and fix common issues—quickly and hassle-free.

Driving Licence Status Check

Driving Licence Status check Online (Step-by-Step)

Doing a driving licence status check online is quick and simple. You can either use the Parivahan Portal or your state’s RTO website. Here’s how to do it:

🔹 How to Check via sarathi parivahan Portal:
Go to the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
Click on “Driving Licence Related Services” and choose your state.
From the menu, select “Application Status.”
Enter your application number and date of birth.
Click “Submit”—your driving licence status will appear on the screen.

Other Ways to Check Driving Licence Status ✅

🔹 SMS Tracking (If available in your state)

  1. Open your phone’s messaging app.
  2. Type your application number in the required format.
  3. Send it to the official number provided by your state RTO.
  4. You’ll receive an SMS with your licence status update.

Driving Licence Application Status Check

If you’ve recently applied for a new licence, it’s important to do a driving licence application status check to see whether it’s approved, still processing, or rejected.

Steps of check Driving Licence Application Status:

1️⃣ Go to the Parivahan Sewa Portal and select your state.
2️⃣ Click on “Driving Licence Related Services” → then tap “Application Status.”
3️⃣ Enter your application number, date of birth, and captcha code.
4️⃣ Click “Submit” to view your driving licence status.

Understanding Your Driving Licence Status:

Application Under Process – Your application is still being reviewed.
Approved – Your driving licence has been approved and will be dispatched soon.
Rejected – The application was not approved (usually due to missing or incorrect details).
📦 Dispatched – Your licence has been printed and sent via post.

Driving Licence Dispatch Status – How to Track It? ✅

Once your driving licence is issued, it’s shipped to your address via India Post Speed Post. Instead of guessing when it’ll arrive, you can easily track its delivery online.

Steps to Track Licence Delivery:

1️⃣ Head over to the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
2️⃣ Select “Driving Licence Related Services” and choose “Application Status.”
3️⃣ If your licence has been sent, a tracking ID will appear on the screen.
4️⃣ Go to the India Post Tracking page.
5️⃣ Enter that ID to see your delivery updates in real time.

📌 Application Status vs. DL Extract Status – What’s the Difference?

🔹 Application Status:
This shows the current stage of your driving licence process—like under review, approved, rejected, or dispatched.
✅ Use this to track progress after applying or renewing your licence.

🔹 DL Extract Status:
This refers to an official summary of your driving licence details—used mostly for visa, NOC, or international purposes.
✅ It’s a separate service, and not needed for regular licence tracking.

💡 In short:

  • Want to check your licence progress? Go for Application Status.
  • Need a certified copy of your licence info? That’s DL Extract.

Go to the Parivahan Sewa Portal, select your state, click on “Application Status,” and enter your application number and date of birth.

It usually takes 15–30 days, depending on your state and how quickly your documents are verified.

Check the Speed Post tracking number shown on the portal and track it on the India Post website. If it’s delayed, contact your local post office or RTO.

It means your application is still being reviewed by the RTO. If it stays like this for more than 30 days, visit the RTO to check for any issues.

No. You need your application number. If you lost it, check your email/SMS or visit the RTO to recover it.

Yes, you can use the mParivahan app by the Government of India to check basic licence details.

No, DL Extract is a certified document used for international purposes like visa or NOC. It’s not required for status checking.