Duplicate Driving Licence: Your Comprehensive Guide

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A driver's licence is a mandatory requirement that acts like legal proof that permits you to drive your vehicle on public roads. There are chances of theft, misplacement, or loss of your driving licence when carrying it around. In such scenarios, you have to apply for a duplicate driving licence to avoid a heavy penalty. Learn more how to get one and more in the following sections:

How to Apply a Duplicate Driving Licence Online & Offline

Obtaining a duplicate license is an easy and quick process. Both online and offline modes can be utilised for duplicate driver's licenses. However, not all Indian states currently offer the option to obtain a duplicate driver's license online.

To check whether your state RTO renders this facility, you can visit the official RTO portal of your state. The steps that you need to follow for getting a duplicate driving licence are -

Online

Visit the RTO portal and fill out the LLD application form

Scan all the required documents and upload them along with the application form

Get a printout of the LLD form

Submit the form along with the important documents to the RTO that generated your driving license in the first place

You will get your duplicate driving licence through speed post within 30 days of the LLD form submission

A receipt will be provided by the RTO that you can use as an alternative to your driving licence until you receive your duplicate DL

Offline

Visit the RTO office which originally issued your driving licence

Fill out the application form and submit it along with the required documents

You will also have to submit documents mentioning the reason for the requirement for a duplicate driving licence

You will be provided with a receipt by the RTO that you can use as an alternative to your driving licence until you receive the duplicate DL through speed post

Details on LLD Form

To get a duplicate driving licence without any hassle, it is indeed important to be well aware of all the necessary details about the application procedure regarding the LLD form. Here are some major points of the same -

The applicant must fill in all primary details like name, mobile number, address, etc., in the application form, as mentioned in the original driving license
Along with the personal details, the applicant will also have to mention the reason for needing a duplicate licence
In case the original driving license was destroyed, torn, robbed, defaced, or lost, the applicant must have mentioned situations under which the incident happened
The applicant will also have to enter details like the previous licence number, vehicle class of the original driving licence, licencing authority, etc.
The applicant will also have to submit a declaration saying that the original driving licence has not been confiscated by any authority
In case the applicant is applying via online mode, it is mandatory to submit the filled application form printout to the RTO office

Conclusion

As a responsible citizen of the country, one must always carry their driving licence while riding a vehicle. In adverse situations where the licence is lost, damaged, etc., apply for a duplicate licence immediately. However, the applicant will have to pay a nominal amount as duplicate driving licence fees to the RTO. The RTO is currently developing its infrastructure to offer online services to the citizens in all the states of the country.

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What is the fee of getting a duplicate driving licence?

The fee of getting a duplicate driving licence is fixed by the RTO of the state and differs from state to state. The approximate amount is around ₹200. This also depends on the vehicle type you are applying for.

Can I get a soft copy of my duplicate driving licence?

Yes, you can download a soft copy of your driving licence from the DigiLocker app. You will be required to create an account and sign in using the mobile number that you used for duplicate driving licence registration and download a softcopy.

In how many days can I get my duplicate driving licence?

You will receive your duplicate driving licence within 30 days after the entire application procedure is completed, including submission of required documents.

In which RTO should I apply for a duplicate driving licence?

You will have to apply for a duplicate driving licence to the same RTO office which issued your original driving licence. In case you are applying via online mode, it is mandatory to submit the hardcopy of the filled application form to the RTO office which issued your original driving licence.