The "Parivahan Sewa" portal is an online platform developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in India. It serves as a comprehensive digital service for various transport-related activities and services.
Through this portal, people can apply for a driving license, renew it, check vehicle details, pay road tax, and perform many other transport-related tasks from home. It helps in saving time, reducing paperwork, and bringing more transparency to transport services. The Parivahan Sewa Portal is a step towards making India’s transport system more digital and user-friendly.

Given below are the various the services which are available at the portal of Parivahan Sewa:
Services on Parivahan Sewa Portal | Details / Description |
Check post-tax | Service to check post-tax status |
Vehicle homologation services | |
Paid NR (National Register) services | Paid services related to National Register |
AITP (All India Tourist Permit) authorisation | Authorisation for tourist vehicles under AITP |
Driving Licence Services | Applying for DL, duplicate DL, DL renewal, etc., and other driving license related services |
Vehicle Services | Renewal of registration, online test/appointment for DL, renewal for fitness certificate, etc., and other vehicle related services |
Fancy number booking | Booking of fancy or special registration numbers |
National permit authorisation | Authorisation for national permits |
VLTD (Vehicle Location Tracking Device) maker | Services related to VLTD manufacturing/installation |
CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) maker | Services for CNG vehicle makers |
Issuance of trade certificates | |
SLD (Speed Limiting Device) maker | Services for SLD manufacturing/installation |
PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate) | Issuance and verification of PUCC |
Vahan green sewa | Environmental / green vehicle services |
Vehicle recall | Services related to vehicle recalls |
Software for Standardisation | VAHAN: For vehicle registration SARATHI: For driving licences and compilation of DL/vehicle data across states |
Licensing Services | Permanent licence, Renewal, Duplicate licence, Addition of class, International driving permit, Licensing related fees and charges |
Sample learner licence question bank for practice |
You can register on on Parivahan Sewa website by following the steps given below:
mParivahan Sewa App is a mobile application launched by the Government of India to make transport-related services easier for citizens. Using this app, you can access important details about your Driving License (DL), Vehicle Registration (RC), and other transport services right from your phone.
The mParivahan app provides easy access to various transport services. These are as follows:
On mParivahan Sewa smartphone app, there are numerous language versions are available, including English, Hindi, and Marathi. You can 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."
There are various forms available on Parivahan Sewa Portal such as driving licence forms, vehicle recall forms, permit forms, and vehicle registration forms. You can download then by following the steps given below:
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.
The following are the steps to check e-Challan status through Parivahan Sewa:
The screen will display all the details of the e-challan along with the payment details.
The following are the steps to make payment for challan and penalties through Parivahan Sewa:
Note: A payment confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number with transaction ID.
The following are the steps to book slots for Driving License through Parivahan Sewa portal:
The following are the steps to apply for a permanent driving license through Parivahan Sew website:
After completing the process of applying for a Driving License (DL), you can check the status of your application online by following the steps given below:
In case you want to update the RC information, such as transferring ownership, changing address, or adding hypothecation, you can apply for it online by following the steps given below:
By following the steps given below, you can check the validity PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certificate through Parivahan Sewa Portal:
In order to check your vehicle insurance details online, you can follow the below steps:
The following fees and charges apply:
Purpose | Vehicle Class | Amount |
Grant or renewal of trade certificate | Motorcycle | Rs.500 |
Invalid carriage | Rs.500 | |
Others | Rs.1,000 | |
Duplicate trade certificate | Motorcycle | Rs.300 |
Invalid carriage | Rs.300 |
Purpose | Vehicle Class | Amount |
Renewal or issue of certificate of registration + new registration mark | Invalid carriage | Rs.50 |
Motorcycle | Rs.300 | |
Three-wheeler, light motor vehicle, quadricycle (Non-transport) | Rs.600 | |
Three-wheeler, light motor vehicle, quadricycle (Transport) | Rs.1,000 | |
Medium goods vehicle | Rs.1,000 | |
Medium passenger motor vehicle | Rs.1,000 | |
Heavy goods vehicle | Rs.1,500 | |
Heavy passenger motor vehicle | Rs.1,500 | |
Imported motor vehicle | Rs.5,000 | |
Imported motorcycle | Rs.2,500 | |
Any other vehicle | Rs.3,000 |
Note:
Delay in applying for renewal:
Purpose | Amount |
Issue of duplicate certificate of registration | Half of the applicable fee in registration section |
Ownership transfer | Half of the applicable fee in registration section |
Change of residence | Half of the applicable fee in registration section |
Recording alteration in certificate of registration | Half of the applicable fee in registration section |
Note (for change of residence and ownership transfer): For every month’s delay in submission of No Objection Certificate:
Purpose | Vehicle Class | Amount |
Endorsing agreement | Motorcycle | Rs.500 |
Quadricycle, three-wheeler, or light motor vehicle | Rs.1,500 | |
Medium or heavy vehicle | Rs.3,000 |
Note: No separate fee for cancellation or fresh certificate after termination of such agreements.
Vehicle Class | Manual Test Fee | Automated Test Fee |
Motorcycle | Rs.200 | Rs.400 |
Light motor vehicle, quadricycle, three-wheeler | Rs.400 | Rs.600 |
Medium or heavy motor vehicle | Rs.600 | Rs.1,000 |
Purpose | Amount |
Grant or renewal of certificate | Rs.200 |
Note: Delay in renewal: Rs.50 per day.
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.
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.
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:
Official Website | State or UTs | State Codes |
Arunachal Pradesh | AR | |
https://www.aptransport.org/ | Andhra Pradesh | AP |
Assam | AS | |
Bihar | BR | |
Chhattisgarh | CG | |
Gujarat | GJ | |
https://goatransport.gov.in/Default | Goa | GA |
Haryana | HR | |
Kerala | KL | |
Karnataka | KA | |
Maharashtra | MH | |
Manipur | MN | |
Madhya Pradesh | MP | |
https://transport.mizoram.gov.in/ | Mizoram | MZ |
Meghalaya | ML | |
Nagaland | NL | |
Orissa | OD | |
Punjab | PB | |
https://transport.rajasthan.gov.in/content/transportportal/en.html | Rajasthan | RJ |
Sikkim | SK | |
Tamil Nadu | TN | |
Telangana | TS | |
Tripura | TP | |
Uttar Pradesh | UP | |
West Bengal | WB | |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | AN | |
Chandigarh | CH | |
Daman and Diu | DD | |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli | DN | |
Lakshadweep | LD | |
National Capital Territory of Delhi | DL | |
Puducherry | PY | |
Leh-Ladakh | LA |
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has created the online portal Sarathi Parivahan to provide services relating to driving licences, such as applying for a licence or renewing an existing one.
Yes, you can edit your submitted form on Parivahan Sewa website.
The email id for the Parivahan Sewa customer care is helpdesk-sarathi@gov.in
No, forms are not required for paying tax online at Parivahan Sewa portal.
The duration tax payment for Motor vehicle depends on the type of vehicle and for non-transport motor vehicle tax payment is done in once in lifetime. After 15 years tax payment can be made during renewal of registartion for a duration of five years.
The motor vehicle tax is levied by the State Government which is determined by specific factors, such as unladen weight, laden weight, engine capacity, cost price of vehicle, and seating capacity.
Motor Vehicle Taxes differ in different States, as these taxes are imposed by the State Government and the taxation is determined according to the State Motor Vehicle Act.
No, you need not pay tax for your commercial vehicle if not using it. You can apply for tax exemptions for the non-use period through the Transport department of the state concerned and the process varies from one state to another.
To modify or re-upload the documents, visit the official website- https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/ . Select the state, click on the option ‘Upload documents’, and select the scanned documents that you need to upload again.
Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/ to make the payment, if the payment access is denied. Select the state concerned and under "Fee Payments’, click on ‘EPayment’ option and select the service.
No, you cannot receive any refund of the fee for cancellation of your application.
In case service has not been availed or rejected by the RTO, then you need to visit the Zonal Office or the Transport Department along with all the original documents to get the refund.
In case your DL details are not showing on SARATHI portal, then you should visit the Zonal Office or the Transport Department along with the set of original copies of prescribed documents.
Visit the SARATHI portal, choose your state, and go to ‘Services on Drivers License’. Fill in the form, book an RTO appointment, and carry original documents. This service is available only in select states.

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