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मेरे आधार में सही है ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस में उम्र गलत है तो वह सही करनी है मुझे| क्या करें?

Dear User, Steps to follow to apply for Change of Date of Birth:- 1. Visit Sarathi website 2. Select a concerned state 3. Click on "Services on driving license" from the "Apply Online" menu 4. Fill up…

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How to print dl if my dl printing date is expired ?

You can not print your DL. It is printed and sent to you by MVD

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Driving License edukumbo sslc certificate aarnu proof aayit koduthirunath. Recent aayit birth certificate and sslc D.O.B change und.Now my D.O.B is same in every documents except driving license. But the problem is, there is 2 months (younger) difference in d.o.b. from original. And it looks like i got my DL 2 months away from 18yrs of age when I got my license in 2010. What to do now?

If your original date of birth shows that you obtained DL below the required age, your license will be blocked.

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After applying for renewal of DL , will the new renewed license is sent by post?

Yes, it will be dispatched to your residential address by post.

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Is Form 5A compulsary for driving license renewal?

Kindly check this video.

How to renew your Driving License from abroad?

Kindly check this video.

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How much is the driving license validity if I renew when i am above 55 years?

Kindly check this video.

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How long is the driving license validity if I renew when i am between 50 and 55 years?

Kindly check this video.

How long is the driving license validity if I renew when i am between 30 and 50 years?

Kindly check this video.

How long is the driving license validity if I renew when i am below 30 years?

Kindly check this video.

How can I find my license I forgot date of issue?

if your license is updated in Sarathi you can get the license details from the original RT office from where you obtained your Licence by giving your name and date of birth.

കേരള ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് തമിഴ് നാട്ടിൽ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു. അവിടെ നിന്നും Lost Document Report കിട്ടിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഇനി എന്ത് ചെയ്യണം ?. ഫീസടക്കേണ്ടതുണ്ടോ ? എത്രയാണ് ഫീസടക്കേണ്ടത് ?

Apply for duplicate license at Kerala issuing authority

If we are filling of form of driving licence and we put date of birth wrong in form and its right in adhar card and we paid form fees, then what will happen with our money and form? Will it be accepted or rejected? If rejected will i get my money back?

You can apply for refund from State treasury after cancelling present application

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How much time will it take to change date of birth in driving licence?

the applications are processed first come firat way. So the time taken depends on the number of applications received.

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I have applied for correction in date of birth in driving license through parivahan website. there were 4 steps to apply. confirm DL details, Upload photo, and sign, Upload documents for verification (SSLC and Existing driving license) and fee payment. My application is completed . But I cant see the slot booking procedure. How do I book my slot?

Sarathi website >> Select your state >> click on Appointment(Slot Booking)if any issue, plz share your application number and screenshot of the error to helpdesk-sarathi@gov.in Source:…

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How to add driving licence issued in Telangana on Digilocker?

Kindly check the status of your DL on National Register, please visit Parivahan.If your DL records exists in the National Register, Only then DigiLocker will be able to get it for you.

My driving license is available on Parivahan website however DigiLocker is not able to fetch it . I get below error in red : “Please enter your driving license number mentioned”

Dear User, We regret the inconvenience that you experienced. We request you to share some more details of the issue/error at https://support.digitallocker.gov.in/open so that we can rectify the same and…

How can I edit my date of birth in driving licence, having registered in Pune RTO?

However, a provision of Modification and correction can be done only at the RTO level. Please contact your concerned RTO. Hence, request you Pl. understand and appreciate our (NIC) limitations in this…

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I had filled my learning licence form on September and tomorrow is my learning licence test and I just noticed that the date of birth filled on my form is incorrect. what should I do? Will I be eligible for the test tomorrow?

no chance if the date of birth is different. Withdraw or cancel your application.

ഞാൻ ഡ്യൂപ്ലിക്കേറ്റ് ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് എടുത്തിരുന്നു എന്നാൽ അതും മോഷണം പോയി. ഇനി ഒന്നു കൂടി എടുക്കാൻ സാധിക്കുമോ?

Yes.

My licence is missing but licence no. not in my mind. How to search my licence?

Only way is to approach the RT office where the license was issued and search in their system or registers.

Is it possible to change photo in driving license?

Kindly check this video

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Is it necessary to go to RT office to change photo in DL?

Kindly check this video

Is it necessary to book slot for Driving license services ?

Kindly check this video

Driving License mem photo kaise badlenge ?

Kindly check this video

How to change photo or signature in Driving License?

Kindly check this video

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How to convert my old DL KA53/DL/11450/0709 to the format which digilocker accepts?

Get it updated at RT office.

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിന് പെർമെനൻറ് അഡ്ഡ്രസ് പ്രൂഫ് അച്ചന്റെമതിയോ?

Submit the address proof of the applicant.

I can find my DL details in Parivahan website but the same is not available in digilocker. How to proceed?

Please ensure your name in Aadhaar and DL/RC is the same.

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് എടുക്കാൻ ഉള്ള അഡ്രെസ്സ് പ്രൂഫിൽ നമ്മുക്ക് പഞ്ചായത്ത്‌ റെസിഡന്റിൽ സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ് വെച്ച് എടുക്കാൻ പറ്റുമോ ?

Get aadhar card or join a driving school with your present aadhar card.

Birth certificate illate marriage certificate undakkan pattumo. Driving icence mathiyo age kanikkan ?

തദ്ദേശ ഭരണ സ്ഥാപനത്തിൽ വിവാഹ രജിസ്‌ട്രേഷൻ സമയത്ത് വയസു തെളിയിക്കുന്നതിനായി ജനന തീയതി കാണിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള ഏതെങ്കിലും ഔദ്യോഗിക രേഖ നൽകിയാൽ മതിയാകും. ജനന സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ് നിർബന്ധമല്ല. ഡ്രൈവിങ്ങ് ലൈസൻസ്…

I had applied for a learner's license from a driving school near me. I had not got my application number (through SMS). I had submitted all my documents 1 month ago. What can I do to get back my application number ?

Ask your Driving School

I have a laminated Driving Licence taken in 2011 and would like to do a error correction in address. Does the new smart card type driving licence available in Kerala? Does the new driving licence different than laminated Driving licence?

For any name corrections, you apply online for change of address, Submit with proof. You may be called to produce original proof. The license issued in Kerala is still laminated card.

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Ente driving licence le date of birth photos change akiyapol fee online pay chayan kazhiyunila. Enth cheyanam ?

You need to contact RTO

I have DL from Karnataka which is of book type valid until 2025. Can I change DL from book type to new card type DL in Kerala?

Make sure the whole details in Sarathi site. Or get it updated at Karnataka RT0 and submit it in Kerala for address change and renewal. It will not be accepted if expired.

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I have only the DL for proof of identity. Can I open a new account at any branch?

You can open a bank account with Driving License as it can be used both as id and address proof.

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I have taken my learners license from Palakkad district. Due to Corona, I couldn't attend the test. Now my studies are over and I came back to my native place, Alappuzha. Now I am even ready to repeat my learner's test. But for that, I have to cancel the previous one. But the site only shows how to cancel the learner's application. I want to cancel my already approved LL( expired ) and to take the test again here in my native place. Can you help. ?

You can take learners license only once. But you can approach the licensing authority at Alappuzha and try to get a change of address provided you have an address proof at Alappuzha.

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ലൈസൻസിന് വേണ്ടി ഞാൻ അപ്‌ലോഡ് ചെയ്ത സെല്ഫ് ഡിക്ലറേഷനിൽ "Do you have night blindness" എന്ന ചോദ്യത്തിന് അറിയാതെ Yes കൊടുത്തു. അത് അപ്‌ലോഡ് ആയി. ഫീ പയ്മെന്റ്റ് കമ്പ്ലീറ്റ് ആയി. ലെർണേഴ്‌സ് ഡേറ്റും കിട്ടി . ഞാൻ എന്ത് ചെയണം.

You need to contact the Motor Vehicle Inspector at RT office for any modifications or you may not get password. Or you wait for any messages from RTO on the date you booked for test

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ടെസ്റ്റ് തുടങ്ങുമെന്നത് കൺഫേം അല്ലെ 14 ന് ?

Yes. That is the latest update from Motor Vehicles Department.

How can I know my driving licence name ?

You can find your driving license details based on your driving license number and date of birth as shown in the video below.

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I lost my driving license. I don't know driving license number. How can i check online license details by name or date of birth?

You cannot check your driving license number by name and date of birth.

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How can I get my driving license number with my name?

You cannot check license number with name online.

I am unable to fetch my DL. How do I enter my Karnataka DL in the Digilocker ?

Driving Licence number can be entered in any of the following formats in Digilocker: KA-SSYYYYXXXXXXX or KA-SS YYYYXXXXXXX SS - 2 digit RTO Code. YYYY - 4-digit Year of Issue (For Example:…

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My driving license contains 15 characters. I am not getting my driving license status issued on 27/2/2002. What to do?

While entering DL number in any government website, you have to enter it in a specific format. Driving Licence number can be entered in any of the following formats: DL-1420110012345 or DL14 20110012345…

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസന്‍സ് അഡ്രസില്‍, TC നമ്പര്‍ (Trivandrum corporation) പഴയതാണ്. (ആധാര്‍ കാര്‍ഡില്‍ പുതിയതും). അതുപോലെ fathers name ല്‍ ചെറിയൊരു spelling mistake ഉണ്ട്. എന്തെങ്കിലും കുഴപ്പമുണ്ടോ? ശരിയാക്കാന്‍ ഏന്ത് ചെയ്യണം?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ വിലാസം ഓൺലൈനിൽ മാറ്റാൻ സാരഥി വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക . ഇതിനെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള കൂടുതൽ ഡീറ്റെയിൽസ് താഴത്തെ ലിങ്കിൽ ഉണ്ട്. ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ വിലാസം ഓൺലൈനിൽ എങ്ങനെ മാറ്റാം? അച്ഛന്റെ പേരിലെ…

എന്റെ ലൈസൻസ് ഡിസംബറിൽ എക്സ്പയർ ആകും അതിനു എത്ര മാസം മുന്നേ പുതുക്കാൻ പറ്റും ?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് ഒരു വർഷം മുന്നേ പുതുക്കാൻ പറ്റും.

How to find the Licence number with name ?

To get the Driving License number, please visit the RTO from where your driving license has been issued. Provide them with your name and father's name to search in their database for your Driving License…

ഡ്രൈവിങ് ലൈസന്‍സ് പുതുക്കാന്‍ എന്ത് ചെയ്യണം ?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് പുതുക്കുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന കാര്യങ്ങൾ ചെയുക. Sarathi വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക. സംസ്ഥാനം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക. പേജിന്റെ ഇടതുവശത്തുള്ള Apply Online ക്ലിക്കുചെയ്യുക. "Services…

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I lost my license and I have no details of it. So now how can I get it?

If you remember your Driving License Number and Date of Birth, you can get duplicate driving as mentioned in the steps below. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply…

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ പേര് ഓൺലൈനിൽ എങ്ങനെ മാറ്റാം?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ വിലാസം ഓൺലൈനിൽ മാറ്റുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന കാര്യങ്ങൾ ചെയുക. Sarathi വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക. സംസ്ഥാനം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക. പേജിന്റെ ഇടതുവശത്തുള്ള Apply Online ക്ലിക്കുചെയ്യുക.…

I lost my driving license. I don't know driving license number. How can i check online license details by name or date of birth?

You cannot check your driving license number by name and date of birth.

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How to change the date of birth in Driving License?

Follow the below steps to change the date of birth in Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services…

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I lost my license and I have no details of it. So now how can I get it?

If you remember your Driving License Number and Date of Birth, you can get duplicate driving as mentioned in the steps below. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply…

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Can I get my driving license number based on my name and date of birth?

You cannot do it online. You have to visit the RTO from where you have got your driving license. Request them to search for DL extract based on your name and date of birth. If it is not working out then…

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How to find status of my driving license application based on my date of birth?

Follow the below steps to check the status of your driving license application. Visit Parivahan website On the main page, you will be asked to select the state you took the DL service from. Please choose…

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My DL number is P/92020953. How to convert this to enter in Digilocker. The year of the issue is 2008 and issued by KA03?

I am not sure whether your DL number is correct as there are 8 digits in it (92020953). There should only be 7. Note: If you hold an old driving license with a different format, please convert the format…

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസെൻസ് എക്സ്പെറി ആയാൽ എത്ര മാസത്തിനുള്ളിൽ പുതുക്കണം ?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് expire ആകുന്നതിന് 1 വർഷത്തിന് മുമ്പേ പുതുക്കാൻ പറ്റും. ലൈസൻസ് expire ആയി കഴിഞ്ഞ് ഒരു വര്ഷം കഴിഞ്ഞാണ് പുതുകുന്നതെങ്കിൽ ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് ടെസ്റ്റ് വീണ്ടും അറ്റൻഡ്…

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ വിലാസം ഓൺലൈനിൽ എങ്ങനെ മാറ്റാം?

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ ജനന തിയതി ഓൺലൈനിൽ എങ്ങനെ മാറ്റാം?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിലെ ജനന തിയതി ഓൺലൈനിൽ മാറ്റുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന കാര്യങ്ങൾ ചെയുക. Sarathi വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക. സംസ്ഥാനം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക. പേജിന്റെ ഇടതുവശത്തുള്ള Apply Online ക്ലിക്കുചെയ്യുക.…

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ഡ്രൈവിങ് ലൈസന്‍സ് പുതുക്കാന്‍ എന്ത് ചെയ്യണം ?

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How to find the Licence number with name ?

എന്റെ ലൈസൻസ് ഡിസംബറിൽ എക്സ്പയർ ആകും അതിനു എത്ര മാസം മുന്നേ പുതുക്കാൻ പറ്റും ?

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് ഒരു വർഷം മുന്നേ പുതുക്കാൻ പറ്റും.

How to renew driving license online?

Follow the below steps to renew your Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services on Driving Licence (Renewal/Duplicate/Aedl/Others)”…

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How can I get my driving license number with my name?

You cannot check license number with name online.

How can I know my driving licence name ?

You can find your driving license details based on your driving license number and date of birth as shown in the video below.

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How to get a duplicate Driving License?

Follow the below steps to get duplicate Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services…

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My driving license contains 15 characters. I am not getting my driving license status issued on 27/2/2002. What to do?

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ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ടെസ്റ്റ് തുടങ്ങുമെന്നത് കൺഫേം അല്ലെ 14 ന് ?

Yes. That is the latest update from Motor Vehicles Department.

I have only the DL for proof of identity. Can I open a new account at any branch?

You can open a bank account with Driving License as it can be used both as id and address proof.

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I have DL from Karnataka which is of book type valid until 2025. Can I change DL from book type to new card type DL in Kerala?

Make sure the whole details in Sarathi site. Or get it updated at Karnataka RT0 and submit it in Kerala for address change and renewal. It will not be accepted if expired.

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Ente driving licence le date of birth photos change akiyapol fee online pay chayan kazhiyunila. Enth cheyanam ?

You need to contact RTO

How to change the address in Driving License online?

Follow the below steps to change address in Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services…

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I am unable to fetch my DL. How do I enter my Karnataka DL in the Digilocker ?

Driving Licence number can be entered in any of the following formats in Digilocker: KA-SSYYYYXXXXXXX or KA-SS YYYYXXXXXXX SS - 2 digit RTO Code. YYYY - 4-digit Year of Issue (For Example:…

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I have a laminated Driving Licence taken in 2011 and would like to do a error correction in address. Does the new smart card type driving licence available in Kerala? Does the new driving licence different than laminated Driving licence?

For any name corrections, you apply online for change of address, Submit with proof. You may be called to produce original proof. The license issued in Kerala is still laminated card.

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I had applied for a learner's license from a driving school near me. I had not got my application number (through SMS). I had submitted all my documents 1 month ago. What can I do to get back my application number ?

Ask your Driving School

I can find my DL details in Parivahan website but the same is not available in digilocker. How to proceed?

Please ensure your name in Aadhaar and DL/RC is the same.

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസിന് പെർമെനൻറ് അഡ്ഡ്രസ് പ്രൂഫ് അച്ചന്റെമതിയോ?

Submit the address proof of the applicant.

How to change name in Driving License online ?

Follow the below steps to change the name in Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services…

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ലൈസൻസിന് വേണ്ടി ഞാൻ അപ്‌ലോഡ് ചെയ്ത സെല്ഫ് ഡിക്ലറേഷനിൽ "Do you have night blindness" എന്ന ചോദ്യത്തിന് അറിയാതെ Yes കൊടുത്തു. അത് അപ്‌ലോഡ് ആയി. ഫീ പയ്മെന്റ്റ് കമ്പ്ലീറ്റ് ആയി. ലെർണേഴ്‌സ് ഡേറ്റും കിട്ടി . ഞാൻ എന്ത് ചെയണം.

You need to contact the Motor Vehicle Inspector at RT office for any modifications or you may not get password. Or you wait for any messages from RTO on the date you booked for test

I have taken my learners license from Palakkad district. Due to Corona, I couldn't attend the test. Now my studies are over and I came back to my native place, Alappuzha. Now I am even ready to repeat my learner's test. But for that, I have to cancel the previous one. But the site only shows how to cancel the learner's application. I want to cancel my already approved LL( expired ) and to take the test again here in my native place. Can you help. ?

You can take learners license only once. But you can approach the licensing authority at Alappuzha and try to get a change of address provided you have an address proof at Alappuzha.

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How to convert my old DL KA53/DL/11450/0709 to the format which digilocker accepts?

Get it updated at RT office.

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How to change photo or signature in Driving License?

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Driving License mem photo kaise badlenge ?

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Is it necessary to book slot for Driving license services ?

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How to replace Driving License online?

Follow the below steps to replace Driving License online. Visit Sarathi website. Select the State. Click on Apply Online on the left side of the page. Select "Services on Driving Licence…

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Birth certificate illate marriage certificate undakkan pattumo. Driving icence mathiyo age kanikkan ?

Is it necessary to go to RT office to change photo in DL?

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Is it possible to change photo in driving license?

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My licence is missing but licence no. not in my mind. How to search my licence?

Only way is to approach the RT office where the license was issued and search in their system or registers.

ഞാൻ ഡ്യൂപ്ലിക്കേറ്റ് ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് എടുത്തിരുന്നു എന്നാൽ അതും മോഷണം പോയി. ഇനി ഒന്നു കൂടി എടുക്കാൻ സാധിക്കുമോ?

Yes.

ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് എടുക്കാൻ ഉള്ള അഡ്രെസ്സ് പ്രൂഫിൽ നമ്മുക്ക് പഞ്ചായത്ത്‌ റെസിഡന്റിൽ സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ് വെച്ച് എടുക്കാൻ പറ്റുമോ ?

Get aadhar card or join a driving school with your present aadhar card.

I had filled my learning licence form on September and tomorrow is my learning licence test and I just noticed that the date of birth filled on my form is incorrect. what should I do? Will I be eligible for the test tomorrow?

no chance if the date of birth is different. Withdraw or cancel your application.

How to add driving licence issued in Telangana on Digilocker?

Kindly check the status of your DL on National Register, please visit Parivahan.If your DL records exists in the National Register, Only then DigiLocker will be able to get it for you.

How much time will it take to change date of birth in driving licence?

the applications are processed first come firat way. So the time taken depends on the number of applications received.

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If we are filling of form of driving licence and we put date of birth wrong in form and its right in adhar card and we paid form fees, then what will happen with our money and form? Will it be accepted or rejected? If rejected will i get my money back?

You can apply for refund from State treasury after cancelling present application

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ഡ്യൂപ്ലിക്കേറ്റ് ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് ഓൺലൈനിൽ എങ്ങനെ ലഭിക്കും ?

ഡ്യൂപ്ലിക്കേറ്റ് ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് ഓൺലൈനിൽ ലഭിക്കുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന കാര്യങ്ങൾ ചെയുക. Sarathi വെബ്സൈറ്റ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക. സംസ്ഥാനം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക. പേജിന്റെ ഇടതുവശത്തുള്ള Apply Online ക്ലിക്കുചെയ്യുക.…

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How can I find my license I forgot date of issue?

if your license is updated in Sarathi you can get the license details from the original RT office from where you obtained your Licence by giving your name and date of birth.

How long is the driving license validity if I renew when i am below 30 years?

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How long is the driving license validity if I renew when i am between 30 and 50 years?

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