and mobile number to retrieve it. Method 1 — Download via Sarathi Parivahan Portal This is the most direct method. The Sarathi portal lets you download your DL as a PDF from any browser on your phone or computer — no app download required. 1 Visit the official Sarathi portal. Open your browser and go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Always verify the URL ends in .gov.in before entering any details. 2 Select your state. Choose the state where your driving licence was issued from the dropdown list. Your DL record is stored under the state where it was originally issued. 3 Click on "Print Driving Licence". On the Sarathi dashboard， try disabling your browser's pop-up blocker Your DL must have been issued or at least approved — if still "in process， at petrol pumps， DigiLocker， stored in DigiLocker。
DigiLocker will automatically reflect the new details the next time you fetch the document. Q5. Does the downloaded DL have a QR code? Yes. The DL downloaded from the Sarathi portal contains a QR code that traffic police can scan using their official devices to instantly verify the authenticity of your licence. Q6. Can I download a DL for an old licence issued before the Sarathi system? Older licences may not be available for digital download until your RTO migrates the record to the Sarathi database. Visit your RTO with your original DL and request a migration. Q7. Is the mParivahan digital DL accepted outside India? No. The mParivahan digital DL is valid only within India. For international driving，" the download may not yet be available The downloaded PDF carries a QR code that traffic police can scan to verify your licence instantly Method 2 — Download via DigiLocker DigiLocker is the Government of India's official secure cloud-based document storage platform. Your DL stored in DigiLocker is considered equivalent to the original document for all legal and official purposes. 1 Visit DigiLocker. Go to digilocker.gov.in or download the DigiLocker app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 2 Sign up or log in. Register with your mobile number and Aadhaar. Set a 6-digit security PIN. Existing users can log in directly. 3 Search for "Driving Licence" in the search bar or browse to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under issued documents. 4 Select "Driving Licence" from MoRTH. Enter your DL number and date of birth in the fields provided. 5 Fetch the document. Click "Get Document" . DigiLocker will retrieve your DL directly from the MoRTH database and save it to your account. 6 View or download the DL. Your DL will appear under "Issued Documents" . You can view it， choose "Get DL Details" or "Download DL" . 4 Enter your DL number and Date of Birth. Tap Submit. The app will fetch your DL details from the MoRTH database. 5 Your digital DL is now saved in the app. Your DL will appear with your photo， or anywhere else a driving licence is required as proof of identity. The key advantage of downloading your DL is convenience — if your physical card is lost， you can download your DL using just your phone number — without needing your DL number. 1 Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your state from the dropdown list. 2 Look for the "Download DL with Mobile Number" option under Driving Licence or Other Services on the Sarathi dashboard. 3 Enter your registered mobile number and Date of Birth ， share it， licence classes， look for the Driving Licence menu and select "Print Driving Licence" from the dropdown options. 4 Enter your DL or Application Number and Date of Birth. Type your Driving Licence number or Application Number， or displayed via the mParivahan app carries the same legal weight as the physical plastic card. MoRTH has issued a circular confirming that electronic records stored in DigiLocker or the mParivahan app are legally recognised at par with original physical documents. Traffic police and enforcement authorities across India are required to accept them. This means you can show your downloaded DL PDF or the mParivahan digital copy when stopped at a traffic check。
for bank KYC， along with the captcha code shown on screen. 4 Verify with OTP. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it within the time limit to authenticate your request. 5 Download the DL PDF. After OTP verification， and a scannable QR code. Show it to traffic police at any time. The mParivahan digital DL also shows your insurance validity， the process is slightly different from downloading a permanent DL. 1 Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select the state where you applied for your Learner's Licence. 2 Click on "Learner Licence" in the top navigation menu on the Sarathi dashboard. 3 Select "Print Learner's Licence (Form 3)" from the dropdown options. 4 Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth. Enter the captcha code and click Submit. 5 Download the Learner's Licence PDF. Your LL (Form 3) will appear on screen. Click "Print" or "Download" to save it. This digital LL is valid for 6 months. You must display an "L" sign on your vehicle while driving with a Learner's Licence. The digital LL is valid as proof but does not remove the requirement to display the L-board. Comparison of All 4 Methods Not sure which method to use? Here is a quick comparison to help you choose: MethodApp RequiredAadhaar NeededDL Number NeededBest For Sarathi Portal ✖ No ✖ No ✔ Yes Quick PDF download on any browser DigiLocker ✔ Optional ✔ Yes ✔ Yes Permanent storage。
Quick Answer: Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in → Select your state → Click "Print Driving Licence" → Enter DL/Application Number and Date of Birth → Click Submit → Click "Print DL" to download the PDF. The digital DL is legally valid across India. Method 1 Sarathi Portal Method 2 DigiLocker Method 3 mParivahan App Method 4 Mobile Number In This Article Is a Downloaded Driving Licence Legally Valid? Yes — absolutely. The Government of India has officially recognised digital driving licences as legally valid documents under the Motor Vehicles Act. A DL downloaded from the Sarathi Parivahan portal， auto-updated after renewals mParivahan App ✔ Yes ✖ No ✔ Yes Always-available digital DL on your phone Mobile Number ✖ No ✖ No ✖ No When you don't have your DL number Our recommendation: Use Method 3 (mParivahan app) for everyday use. Use Method 2 (DigiLocker) as a permanent backup that stays updated automatically. Common Problems and Solutions "DL Details Not Found" Error This usually happens when: You selected the wrong state — choose the state where your DL was originally issued Your DL record has not yet been migrated to the Sarathi digital system by your RTO. Contact your RTO to request a database update The DL number format is incorrect — the portal accepts formats like DL-1420110012345 or DL14 20110012345 (exactly 16 characters) OTP Not Received on Mobile Your registered mobile number on the Sarathi portal may be outdated. Update it by going to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in → Select state → Others → "Update Mobile Number" . This can be done without visiting the RTO. PDF Not Downloading Disable your browser pop-up blocker， and outstanding challans — a one-stop document for all traffic checks. Method 4 — Download Using Mobile Number If you have registered your mobile number with the Sarathi Parivahan portal， apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) through the Sarathi portal. This article is for informational purposes only. ParivahanSewan.net is independent and not affiliated with MoRTH or the Government of India. For official services， or try on a different device. DL Not Available on DigiLocker Your DL record may not have been migrated from your RTO to the central Sarathi database. Visit your RTO with your physical DL and request a database update. Once updated (usually within 2–3 days)， your driving licence will be displayed. Click "Download" or "Print DL" to save the PDF to your device. This method only works if your mobile number is linked to your Sarathi Parivahan account. Update it under "Update Mobile Number" on the portal — no RTO visit needed. How to Download Learner's Licence (LL) If you have passed your Learner's Licence test and want to download the LL certificate， you will need one or more of the following details. Keep these ready before you begin: DL Number or Application Number Your Driving Licence number (e.g.， banks， damaged， and other authorities are required to accept it. Q2. Can I download my DL if my physical card has not yet arrived by post? Yes， date of birth。
DL-1420110012345) or your application number from the receipt at the time of application. Date of Birth Your date of birth as entered during the DL application. Use the format shown on the portal (DD/MM/YYYY). Registered Mobile Number The mobile number linked to your Sarathi/Parivahan account. Required for OTP verification and the mobile number download method. Aadhaar Number (Optional) Required only for DigiLocker registration. Not needed for downloading via Sarathi or mParivahan. Don't know your DL Number? Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in → Select your state → Others menu → "DL Search" or "Find Application Number" — enter your name， or not yet received by post after a recent application， along with your date of birth. Enter the captcha and click Submit . 5 Verify with OTP (if prompted). Some states require OTP verification. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it and click Verify. 6 Your DL will appear on screen. Click on the "Print DL" or "Download" button at the bottom to save the DL as a PDF file to your device. 7 Save or print the PDF. Save the downloaded PDF in a secure folder on your phone or computer. You can also print a physical copy as a backup. Tips for Method 1 Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best experience on the Sarathi portal If the PDF does not open， your DL stays updated automatically. No need to re-download after renewals — the system fetches the latest version directly from MoRTH. Method 3 — Download via mParivahan App The mParivahan app is the official mobile application developed by NIC for MoRTH. It is the most convenient way to always have your DL available on your smartphone. 1 Download the mParivahan app. Search for "mParivahan NIC eGov" on the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iPhone). Install the free official app. 2 Register with your mobile number. Open the app and enter your mobile number. Enter the OTP to verify and complete registration. 3 Tap on "Driving Licence Services". From the home screen， your DigiLocker fetch will work. Beware of fake websites offering DL download for a fee. The official DL download from the Sarathi portal。
clear your browser cache， or download the PDF at any time — even offline. DigiLocker advantage: Once linked，" you can download the digital copy immediately without waiting for the physical card. Q3. How many times can I download my DL from the Sarathi portal? There is no restriction. It is free and unlimited — you can re-download it any time. Q4. My DL shows in DigiLocker but the details are outdated. What should I do? Ask your RTO to update your records on the Sarathi portal. Once updated， the digital copy is immediately usable. What You Need Before Downloading Depending on the method you choose， as long as your application status shows "Approved" or "DL Printed， use sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Contact us at deskforhelp@gmail.com. ， and mParivahan app is completely free of charge . Never pay any money to download your DL. Frequently Asked Questions Q1. Can I use a downloaded DL PDF instead of the physical card? Yes. A DL downloaded from the Sarathi portal or stored in DigiLocker / mParivahan is legally valid across India. Traffic police， PUC status， validity， try a different browser (Chrome or Firefox work best)，。