In a move to make transport services easier and more accessible, the Government of India has launched Parivahan Sewa, a digital platform where citizens can manage everything related to driving licenses, vehicle registration, permits, road taxes, and more, right from their homes.
This platform, run by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), helps reduce paperwork, save time, and brings more transparency into the system. Whether you’re a new driver or a vehicle owner, Parivahan Sewa has made many processes smoother and faster.
What You Can Do with Parivahan Sewa
Here’s a list of what services you can access through the official Parivahan portal:
Driving Licence Services
- Apply for Learner’s Licence: Start online and take the test at a nearby center.
- Permanent Driving Licence: After passing the test, apply for your full licence online.
- Renew Licence: If your licence is about to expire, you can renew it digitally.
- Duplicate Licence: Lost or damaged your licence? Apply for a new one.
- International Driving Permit: Planning to drive abroad? You can apply here.
- Track Application Status: See where your application stands with just a few clicks.
Vehicle Registration & RC Services
- New Vehicle Registration: Register your new car or bike online.
- Transfer of Ownership: Bought or sold a vehicle? Change the owner’s name.
- RC Renewal: Renew your Registration Certificate before it expires.
- Get Duplicate RC: Replace a lost or damaged RC.
- Update Address: Changed your address? Update it in your RC online.
e-Challan Services
- Check Fines: If you’ve been fined for traffic violations, check it online.
- Pay Fines: Pay your challans without visiting the RTO or police station.
- View Traffic Violation History: See your record and avoid repeated mistakes.
Commercial Vehicle Services
- National & State Permits: Apply for or renew permits for trucks and commercial vehicles.
- Fitness Certificate: Check and renew certificates required for commercial vehicles.
- Pay Road Tax: Submit taxes online instead of visiting transport offices.
mParivahan Mobile App
The government has also launched the mParivahan app for Android and iOS. It allows users to:
- Carry digital versions of RC and DL
- Get real-time traffic violation data
- Use QR code scanning for document verification
- Get alerts for expiry of documents
Security and Verification
- The platform is integrated with Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and eSign to make identity and document verification quick and secure.
- You can upload documents digitally and avoid carrying physical papers.
Why It’s Useful
- No More Long Queues: Skip the hassle of waiting at RTOs.
- Paperless Process: Most tasks can be completed online with uploaded documents.
- 24×7 Access: Use it from anywhere, anytime.
- Transparency: Everything is tracked with application numbers, so no hidden steps.
How to Use It
- Visit the official portal: https://parivahan.gov.in
- Download the mParivahan App from Google Play or App Store
Parivahan Sewa is part of India’s push toward digitization and good governance. It empowers users by making complex transport-related services easy, transparent, and efficient. Whether you’re a new driver or a vehicle owner, this portal is your go-to place for all things transport.
