Parivahan‌ ‌Sewa‌, mParivahan App - Online Services, parivahan.gov.in Portal‌ Login, Vehicle Details

The Parivahan Sewa Portal digitises the certification and processes for vehicle and license-related services. Anyone in India can access the Parivahan Sewa Portal and find out about their Driving License (DL), Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), e-challan, etc. Read on to know more all about Parivahan Sewa Portal.

Parivahan Sewa Portal

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has been assisting in computerising 1300+ Road Transport Offices (RTOs) across India. RTOs issue a Driving License (DL) and a Registration Certificate (RC) that are valid across India. 

The Ministry assigned the National Informatics Centre the task of standardising and deploying the software VAHAN for Vehicle Registration and SARATHI for Driving Licenses (DLs) and compiling data related to DLs in all states and vehicle registration. VAHAN and SARATHI are integrated on the Parivahan Sewa Portal, a comprehensive portal providing various transport-related services.

Services Available on Parivahan Sewa Portal

Here are various services available on the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

Other services on the Parivahan Sewa Portal are as follows:

• Permit related services
• Paid NR (National Register) services
• Check post-tax
• Homologation
• NR (National Register) services
• AITP (All India Tourist Permit) authorisation
• National permit authorisation
• SLD (Speed Limiting Device) maker
• CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) maker
• VLTD (Vehicle Location Tracking Device) maker
• Trade certificate
• Vehicle scrapping
• Dealer authorisation for old registered vehicle

How to Register on Parivahan Sewa Portal?

Here’s how you can register on the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

• Visit the Vahan Parivahan Portal.
• Click ‘Register’.
• Enter the required details to register on the portal.

Parivahan Sewa Login

Here’s how you can register on the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Select the ‘Vahan Login’, ‘Sarathi Login’, or ‘Dealer Login’ option.
• Click on ‘Login’ and enter the login details.

How to Download Forms in Parivahan Sewa Portal?

You can download various forms from the Parivahan Sewa Portal which are as follows:

• Driving licence forms
• Motor vehicles dealer forms
• Permit forms
• Vehicle registration forms
• Vehicle recall forms

Here is the process to download forms from the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on ‘Information Services’ and select the ‘Downloadable Forms’ option.
• Select the related forms options - ‘All forms’, ‘Driving licence’, ‘Motor vehicles dealer’, ‘Permit’, ‘Vehicle registration’ or ‘Vehicle recall’.
• Click on the form number you want to download.
• The form will get downloaded to your device.

How to Apply for Driving Licence Online on Parivahan Sewa Portal?

You can apply for a driving licence online by following the process below:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Driving License Related Services’ option.
• Select the state where you want to apply for the DL from the ‘Select State’ option drop-down list.
• The respective states’ transport department page will open having multiple options.
• Click on ‘Apply for Driving License’ option.
• Fill up the details on the form and upload the required documents.
• Book a DL test slot (if applicable) and pay the fees.
• Visit the RTO office to give the DL test and documents to get the driving license. 

Driving License(DL) Status Check on the Parivahan Sewa Portal

The applicants who have completed their Driving License (DL) test and the DL license procedure can check the application status online in the following manner:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Driving License Related Services’ option.
• Select the state where the DL application is filed from the ‘Select State’ option drop-down list.
• The respective states’ transport department page will open having multiple options.
• From the options, click on the ‘Application Status’ option. A new page will appear.
• Enter the ‘Application Number’, ‘Date of Birth’, ‘Captcha’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Upon clicking the submit button, the DL application status will appear.

Parivahan Sewa Application Status

You can check the vehicle related services application status on the Parivahan Sewa portal by following the below process:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Vehicle Related Services’ option.
• Select the state from the ‘Select State’ option drop-down list.
• Click on the ‘Vehicle Registration Number’ option and enter the vehicle registration number, select the ‘State RTO’ from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
• A page will open having multiple options. Click on the ‘Status’ option on top of the page and select the ‘Know Your Application Status’ option.
• Enter the ‘Application Number’ or ‘Vehicle Registration Number’, ‘Captcha’ and click ‘Submit’.

You can check the driving license related services application status on the Parivahan Sewa portal by following the below process:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Driving License Related Services’ option.
• Select the state from the ‘Select State’ option drop-down list.
• Click on the ‘Application Status’ option.
• Enter the ‘Application Number’, ‘Date of Birth’, captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

Parivahan Sewa Challan

You can view your vehicle challan status online through the e-challan service on the Parivahan Sewa Portal. There could have been instances where you would have knowingly or unknowingly violated traffic rules in the past. In such instances, you will receive the e-challan (digital copy of your challan) on your email ID or mobile number. If you receive an e-challan, you can pay the challan amount online through the Parivahan Sewa Portal.

Check e-Challan Status Through Parivahan Sewa

Anyone can find out their traffic violation status under the Motor Vehicle (MV) Act through the e-challan Parivahan service. The following is the process to check the status:

• Visit the e-challan parivahan page and click on the ‘Check Online Services’ option on the left-hand top of the page.
• Select the ‘Check Challan Status’ option from the drop-down list.
• Enter the ‘Challan Number’ or ‘Vehicle Number’ or ‘DL Number’, enter the captcha and click on the ‘Get Detail’ button.
• The details of the issued e-challan and the payment details will appear at the bottom of the page.

Pay Challan and Fines Online Through Parivahan

A person can pay the issued challan or fines online by following the below process:

• Visit the e-challan parivahan page and click on the ‘Check Online Services’ option on the left-hand top of the page.
• Select the ‘Check Challan Status’ option from the drop-down list.
• Enter the ‘Challan Number’ or ‘Vehicle Number’ or ‘DL Number’, enter the captcha and click on the ‘Get Detail’ button.
• The e-challan status under the challan status row will appear. Click on the ‘Pay Now’ button under the payment column. 
• Select the mode of payment to pay the e-challan. 
• After completing the e-challan payment, a payment confirmation message will come to the registered mobile number with the transaction ID.

m Parivahan Sewa App

The mParivahan App is an application designed for DL and RC services, providing basic details about the user’s vehicle, paying road tax, registration of license, etc. The Ministry of Road Transport and National Highways introduced this app. Anyone can download this app on their mobile phone through the Google play store or Apple store.

The mParivahan application allows users to register complaints on transport issues. A user can also send a photo of the problems on the road for follow-up. The mParivahan app is available in different languages to suit all users. There are mainly three languages available on the app:

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi

The following services are available on the mParivahan app:

• The learners’ license test, DL test, and renewal of RC.
• Details of nearest RTO, challan, RC status, registration details, vehicle details.
• Payment of road taxes.
• Nearest pollution checking centre.

You can register on the mParivahan app by following the below process:

• Download the mParivahan app on your mobile phone from the Google play store or Apple store.
• Install the app and launch it. Enter your mobile number.
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click ‘Verify’ to register on the app.

Apply for RC Transfer of Ownership/ Change of Address/ Hypothecation

When a person sells his/her vehicle, the RC ownership of the vehicle must be transferred. It can be transferred online on the Parivahan Sewa Portal in the following manner:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Vehicle Related Services’ option.
• Select the state where the vehicle is registered from the ‘Select State’ drop-down list. 
• Enter the vehicle registration number or select the RTO, agree to the terms and click ‘Proceed’.
• The respective state’s transport department page will open, having multiple options.
• Select the ‘Apply for Transfer of Ownership’, ‘Change of Address’ or ‘Hypothecation Addition’ option.
• Enter the ‘Registration Number’, ‘Chassis Number’ (last five characters), mobile number and verify it with the OTP.
• Enter the required details.
• Pay the fees and print a copy of the fee payment receipt. 
• Submit the required documents, including a copy of Form 29 and Form 30, Form 31 or Form 32 to the RTO (Regional Transport Office) by speed post or physically.

Registration Certificate(RC) Status Check on the Parivahan Sewa Portal

The procedure to check the Registration Certificate (RC) status after applying for the RC of the vehicle is as follows:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Vehicle Related Services’ option.
• Select the state where the registration certificate application is applied from the ‘Select State’ option drop-down list.
• Click on the ‘Vehicle Registration Number’ option and enter the vehicle registration number, select the ‘State RTO’ from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
• A page will open having multiple options. Click on the ‘Status’ option on top of the page and select the ‘Know Your Application Status’ option.
• Enter the ‘Application Number’ (RC application number), ‘Captcha’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button and then the ‘View Report’ button. The page will display all the details relating to the RC application and its status.

Fees and Charges for Vehicle Services

The fees for the issue or renewal of the registration certificate are as follows:

The fees for a driving license are as follows:

The fees for the grant or renewal of trade certificate are as follows:

The fees for endorsing hire purchase, lease or hypothecation agreements are as follows:

The fees for a fitness certificate are as follows:

Parivahan Sewa Fancy Number

Following is the process to apply for a fancy number for a vehicle through the Parivahan Sewa Portal:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal and click on the ‘Online Services’ tab.
• Select the ‘Fancy Number Booking’ option. A new page will appear.
• Click on the ‘Search by Number’ option.
• Select the ‘State’ and ‘RTO’ from the drop-down list.
• Enter the ‘Numeric Part of Number’, captcha and click on the ‘Check Availability’ button.
• If the number is available, a list of the available registration numbers will appear. If the number is not available, a message will be shown saying that the parivahan fancy number is not available.

Parivahan Vehicle Recall

The design and manufacture of motor vehicles should be as per the applicable standards so that they are safe for usage on roads. Sometimes, after the release of the vehicles to the markets, they may have defects. The importer or manufacturer will inspect and rectify the defects in the vehicle upon complaint of the defects. This activity is known as recall. 

A vehicle owner who reasonably believes that his vehicle has environmental or safety-related issues can register a complaint about the problem in his/her vehicle on the Parivahan Vehicle Recall portal.

However, the vehicle owner can register a complaint about vehicle recall if the vehicle is within seven years from the date of import, vehicle manufacturing or retrofit and his/her mobile number is registered in the Vahan portal. Here is the process for registering for vehicle recall:

• Go to the Parivahan Sewa Portal. 
• Click on the ‘Vehicle Recall’ option under the ‘Online Services’ tab on the homepage.
• Upon clicking on the ‘Vehicle Recall’ option, the Parivahan Vehicle Recall Portal will open. 
• Log in to the portal or register by clicking ‘New Registration’ option and entering the required details.
• Register the vehicle compliant by providing details related to the vehicle and the nature of defects.

The complaint details will be shared with the manufacturer for the necessary investigation and initiation of action if the defect threshold exceeds the required percentage value as per the respective notification for the motor vehicle.

Parivahan Vehicle Insurance Check

The following is the process to check the vehicle insurance details:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Information Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Know Your Vehicle Details’ option.
• Create an account by clicking on the ‘Create Account’ option on the ‘Citizen Login’ page.
• Log in by entering the mobile number and OTP after creating the account.
• Select the state from the ‘Select State’ drop-down list, select the ‘State RTO’ and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
• Enter the ‘Vehicle Registration Number’, captcha and click on the ‘Vahan Search’ button.
• The RC status and insurance details of the vehicle will display on the page.

PUC Certificate Validity Check

An individual can check the validity of the current PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate) online on the Parivahan Sewa Portal by following the below procedure: 

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘PUCC’ option.
• A new page will appear. Click on the ‘PUC’ certificate tab present on top of the page.
• Enter the ‘Registration Number’, ‘Chassis Number’ (last five characters), captcha and click on the ‘PUC Details’ button.
• The PUC certificate detail and its validity will appear on the screen.

Online Road Tax Payment Through Parivahan Sewa Portal

Commercial vehicles need to pay other state vehicle taxes while entering certain states of the country. This tax is kind of a road tax that the states impose on commercial vehicles. It is generally payable at the check posts situated on the state boundaries. Commercial vehicle owners can pay the check post-tax online. 

When the road tax payment is made online, the commercial vehicle is given a receipt with the payment details that can be verified at the checkpoint. The process for making the road tax payment or check post-payment is as follows:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal
• Click on the ‘Online Service’ tab on the homepage and select the ‘Check Post Tax’ option.
• Click on the ‘Tax Payment’ option at the bottom of the page.
• Select the state for which you want to go from the drop-down list under the ‘Select Visiting State Name’ option, ‘Service Name’ from the drop-down list and click on the ‘Go’ button.
• Enter ‘Vehicle Number’ on the ‘Border Tax Payment’ application page and click on the ‘Get Details’ button next to the ‘Vehicle Number’ field. Some of the fields will be filled in automatically.
• Fill in the rest of the details that are not filled in automatically.
• Click on the ‘Calculate Tax’ button to calculate the tax and click on the ‘Pay Tax’ button to pay the calculated tax amount.
• The payment gateway page will open. Choose the payment gateway and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
• After paying the tax, it will redirect to the ‘Checkpost’ page.
• Get the printout of the receipt by clicking on the ‘Print Payment Receipt’ option at the bottom of the page next to the ‘Tax Payment’ option.

State RTO Codes and Official Website

Every state and Union Territory (UT) in India has a Regional Transport Office (RTO). The RTO is a government organisation that maintains the record and monitors all the motor vehicles registered in their respective states/UTs. 

An RTO keeps a tab on the vehicles exceeding the prescribed speed limit on the roads and issues challans to such vehicles. They conduct the DL test and issues DL and RC registration of a vehicle. They are also the authority to renew the DL/RC of a person.

Each state and UT has its own RTO office with a certain designated code and their respective official websites. The RTO code list and the official website link is provided in the table below:

Parivahan Sewa Helpline Number

Here is the Parivahan Sewa contact number: +91-120-4925505 (6:00 AM to 12 Midnight)

Below are the email IDs for queries related to Parivahan Sewa Port

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The Parivahan Sewa Portal offers many online vehicle and driving license services. Through this portal, people can easily access DL and vehicle services from the convenience of their homes without having to physically visit the RTO offices. It also saves time by helping people quickly book an appointment to get a DL, get a duplicate DL, renew a vehicle registration certificate, renew a vehicle fitness certificate, pay e-challan, pay road tax, etc.