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UP65 20190012345 Sample result

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Driving licence · Non-transport

Status
Active
Issued
12 Mar 2019
Valid till
11 Mar 2039
Vehicle classes
MCWG · LMV
Issued by
Varanasi RTO
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How it works

Three steps, no sign-up.

  1. 1

    Enter the DL number

    As it is on the licence, like UP65 20190012345.

  2. 2

    Add the date of birth

    The licence holder’s, to find the right record.

  3. 3

    See the status

    Validity, vehicle classes and the RTO that issued it.

Driving licence services

Checks and step-by-step guides for every licence task.

DL statusValidity and details of any licence. DL validityFind out when your licence expires. Learner’s licenceApply and book your test. Apply for DLGet your permanent driving licence. DL renewalRenew before or after it expires. Download DLGet a copy of your licence online. Duplicate DLReplace a lost or damaged licence. DL address changeUpdate the address on your licence. Slot bookingBook a date for your driving test. Find application numberLost it? Find it again.

Vehicle classes on your licence

The codes tell you what you’re allowed to drive.

Good to know: driving a vehicle your licence doesn’t cover counts as driving without a licence.

  • MCWOG Scooters and mopeds, without gears.
  • MCWG Motorcycles with gears.
  • LMV Cars, jeeps and small vans.
  • TRANS Trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles.

What is Sarathi?

The record behind every driving licence in India.

Sarathi is India’s national register of driving licences, run by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. RTOs across the country record learner’s licences, driving licences, renewals and changes in it.

A Sarathi record holds

  • Licence number
  • Issue date
  • Valid till
  • Vehicle classes
  • Issuing RTO
  • Status

RTO Buddy reads these public records and shows them simply. We’re not part of Sarathi or the government.

Questions

Can’t find yours? Contact us and we’ll help.

Is RTO Buddy the official Sarathi website?

No. RTO Buddy is an independent service. For a new licence, a renewal or a change, use the official Sarathi website or your RTO.

What do I need to check a licence?

The DL number and the licence holder’s date of birth.

Is it free?

Yes. Checking a licence is free and needs no sign-up.

My licence has expired. What now?

You can renew it on the official Sarathi website. Driving with an expired licence can get you a fine.

The details are wrong. What can I do?

Only your RTO can correct a licence. Apply on the official Sarathi website or at your RTO.