Duplicate Driving Licence in Bangalore – Fees, Documents & Process

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Have you lost your driving license, or is your DL card torn, damaged, or unreadable? You can apply for a duplicate driving licence either through the Parivahan portal or through Itzeazy. Operating a motor vehicle without a valid physical or digital driving license in Karnataka carries a fine of Rs.5,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act.

Whether you want to apply online independently via the Parivahan portal or prefer a 100% door-step service managed by ItzEazy, this guide outlines every step: Bengaluru e-Lost police reports, Form LLD filings, notarized affidavit requirements, RTO fees, and local procedures.

Duplicate Driving License in Bangalore – Quick Summary

Service: Duplicate Driving License (Issue of Duplicate DL)
Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka
Application Mode: Online via Parivahan / Door-step assistance by ItzEazy
Mandatory Prerequisites: E-Lost Report (if lost) OR Damaged DL card (if torn/defaced) + Form LLD
Notarized Affidavit: Mandatory on Rs.20/Rs.50 Stamp Paper declaring lost/misplaced DL
Government Fee: Rs.400 (Rs.200 Duplicate DL Fee + Rs.200 Smart Card Printing Fee)
RTO Visit: Not required for biometric-matched applications; required only if photo/biometric re-capture is flagged
Processing & Delivery: 15 to 25 Working Days (Dispatched via Speed Post to registered address)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Duplicate DL in Bangalore

You can apply for a duplicate driving license in Bangalore using either the official self-service Parivahan portal or through Itzeazy for complete end-to-end guidance and RTO handling.

Option 1: Self-Application via Parivahan Govt Portal

Access Sarathi Parivahan: Visit Sarthi portal and select Karnataka as your state.
Select Duplicate DL Service: Click on Services on Driving Licence (Renewal/Duplicate/Others) from the main menu.
Enter Details: Input your DL Number and Date of Birth to fetch your record from the transport database.
Choose Service Reason: Select Issue of Duplicate DL and specify the reason (Lost, Stolen, Mutilated, or Damaged).
Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned soft copies of the Bengaluru e-Lost Police Report / Damaged Card, Form LLD, Notarized Affidavit, and Bangalore Address Proof.
Pay Government Fee: Pay the official Rs.400 fee online via SBIPay / Karnataka Treasury portal.
Track & Dispatch: Once approved by the RTO Inspector, your duplicate smart card will be printed and dispatched via Speed Post directly to your registered home address.

Option 2: Express Assisted Application via Itzeazy

If you want to avoid technical portal issues, missing document errors, or complex RTO follow-ups, Itzeazy offers a complete door-step/online service:

Submit Details to ItzEazy: Connect with an ItzEazy expert online or via WhatsApp and share your basic details (DL number / DL copy and address proof).
Affidavit & e-Lost Filing Support: ItzEazy assists in filing the official Bengaluru City Police e-Lost Report and drafts the notarized legal affidavit on the correct stamp paper.
Document Verification & Pre-Audit: The team verifies your details against the Karnataka RTO database (ensuring no backlog errors, active suspensions, or mismatched entries exist).
Hassle-Free Submission: ItzEazy files the application, uploads all verified forms, and processes the government payments on your behalf.
RTO Coordination & Card Tracking: The team tracks the approval status directly with your assigned Bangalore RTO (KA-01 to KA-53) and provides real-time WhatsApp/Email tracking updates until your printed DL Smart Card is delivered.

Over View

Duplicate Driving License - Overview

As per Motor Vehicles Act , having a driving license is mandatory for all individuals who are driving a vehicle. If you have lost it, in such scenario, you can apply for a duplicate driving license in Bangalore. RTO Bangalore has online process to apply for duplicate driving licence.

Why Choose Itzeazy for Duplicate DL in Bangalore?

No Office Visits: We collect document copies, prepare your application, and manage the entire filing process digitally.
Affidavit & Documentation Support: We assist in drafting the required notarized legal affidavit and filing the local e-Lost report correctly.
Pre-Submission Audit: Our team reviews your records against RTO database entries to prevent rejections or administrative delays.
End-to-End Tracking: Dedicated account manager offering real-time application updates via WhatsApp and Email.

All Bangalore RTO Offices We Service

ItzEazy provides duplicate driving license services across all Regional Transport Offices in the Bangalore Metropolitan Region:

Koramangala (RTO Code: KA-01): Koramangala, BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Ejipura
Rajajinagar (RTO Code: KA-02): Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram, Vijayanagar, Basaveshwaranagar
Indiranagar (RTO Code: KA-03): Indiranagar, Domlur, Ulsoor, Marathahalli, Whitefield
Yelahanka (RTO Code: KA-04): Yelahanka, Hebbal, Sahakarnagar, Vidyaranyapura
Jayanagar (RTO Code: KA-05): Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, Padmanabhanagar
Electronic City (RTO Code: KA-51): Electronic City, Bommanahalli, Silk Board, Chandapura
K.R. Puram (RTO Code: KA-53): K.R. Puram, Mahadevapura, Hoodi, Varthur
Yeshwanthpur (RTO Code: KA-04/West): Yeshwanthpur, Peenya, Mathikere, Goraguntepalya

Change of address in driving licence

While applying for Duplicate DL in Bangalore, you can have four scenarios :

Same address : If your old driving licence address is same as current address, apply for duplicate DL at the RTO from where DL was issued.
Within city : If there is address change within Bangalore city only, you can apply at the same RTO in Bangalore from where DL was issued
Different city : If your address has changed to another city that is in a different RTO jurisdiction, you have to apply at the new RTO.
To other State : Your address has changed from another state to Bangalore, then apply at the Noida RTO with your existing driving license details and change your address to the new address of Bangalore

Backlog entry of DL detail on Parivahan portal

If you are having old paper type driving licence and driving license details is not available on the Parivahan website, you need to apply for backlog entry by visiting the parent RTO from where driving licence was issued. This is offline process and can be done at RTO only.

After this backlog entry process, you can apply for duplicate driving licence in Bangalore online.

Necessity of Driving Licence

As per motor vehicle act, a driving licence is mandatory to drive vehicle on the road. Driving licence is licence to drive vehicle on the road and also serve as identity proof. If you don't have driving licence, traffic police may issue Challan. It also helps in getting insurance claim in case of an accident. So, Its important to have driving licence to meet such requirements and to prevent legal issues.

You should apply for a duplicate driving licence right away, in case you have lost one.

Process

Duplicate Driving License - Process

Order online
Make advance payment
Share required documents for duplicate DL
Processing of application at the concerned RTO
Work completion
Dispatch of Duplicate driving licence

Document Required

Duplicate Driving License - Documents Required

Application in Form KMV1.
3 recent passport size photograph
Challan clearance report from Traffic Police (if Challan is dues)
Affidavit sworn by the applicant before an executive magistrate or a first class judicial magistrate or a notary public for having lost the driving licence
In case of mutilated/soiled/torn driving licence such licence has to be surrendered

Forms

Duplicate Driving License - Forms

Form LLD
Sample form LLD

FAQ's

Duplicate Driving License - FAQ

1. How can I get duplicate driving licence in Bangalore?

Following are the steps to apply for Duplicate driving licence :

Make payment & book order
Share soft copy of the documents required for duplicate DL
Application Processing at RTO
Issue of duplicate DL

2. What is the fee for duplicate DL in Karnataka?

The RTO fees for duplicate driving licence in Karnataka is Rs. 200. There is additional fees of Rs. 200 for smart card diving licence.

3. What happens If my current address is different from the address mentioned in the lost Driving license?

You should apply for duplicate driving licence and change of address in DL together in case your address has changed. The duplicate DL issued will have current address on it.

4. Is it possible to obtain a soft copy of my duplicate driver's licence?

Yes, its possible to get soft copy of driving licence through Parivahan portal. You need to apply for driving licence extract to get soft copy of driving licence . You can also download it through digilocker app.

5. What will be the validity of duplicate Driving Licence ?

Duplicate driving licence will have the same validity as your original Driving Licence. All the information on duplicate Driving Licence will be the same as the original, If you haven’t applied for correction or renewal of your DL.

6. Do I have to pass a driving test once again while applying for a duplicate Driving Licence ?

You need to undergo driving test again, if your driving licence has expired more than one year before. You don’t have to go through a driving test again if its still valid.

7. What should I do if I lost my driving Licence in Bangalore?

If you have lost driving licence in Bangalore, first you should report loss of driving licence to the local police station. After that you should apply for duplicate driving licence in the RTO from where DL was issued. Process will take approx. 1 month time and you will get duplicate DL.

8. How many days are required for duplicate DL in Bangalore?

The process of duplicate DL takes approx. 30 days in Bangalore if its smart card driving licence.

If its paper DL, first there will be process for backlog entry of DL data on Parivahan portal. This process takes approx. 1 month time. So the total process for backlog entry and duplicate DL will take approx. 60 days time.

9. Where should I apply for a duplicate driving license in Bangalore?

You have to apply for duplicate driving license at the RTO office in Bangalore that has issued your original driving license.

10. I have lost my driving licence. My driving licence was issued from Bangalore RTO. It was a paper licence. Data of my driving licence is not available on Parivahan portal. How can I apply for duplicate DL in Bangalore ?

The driving licence data of old paper licence is not available on parivahan portal. First you will have to apply to Bangalore RTO for online entry of your DL data on parivahan portal. This process of online entry of old data on parivahan portal is called backlog entry. Once data is available online, you can apply for duplicate driving licence in Bangalore online.

11. I have lost my driving licence which is expiring next month. Can I apply for duplicate driving licence along with renewal of driving licence. If yes, what will be the validity of driving licence after renewal ?

Yes, you can apply for driving licence renewal and duplicate driving licence together. The validity of the driving licence will be extended as per the rule of motor vehicle act depending on your age.

12. Under what circumstances will a duplicate driving licence be issued?

Generally, a duplicate driving licence will be issued under the following circumstances :

If the photograph affixed to the driving licence requires a replacement
If the driving Licence is destroyed or stolen
If the driving Licence is torn completely or is defaced

13. Can I still drive a vehicle while my application for a duplicate driving licence is still pending?

Yes, you can drive while your duplicate driving licence application is still pending. However, you need to carry the application receipt with you while you're driving.

14. My original DL was issued from Kolkata. Can I apply for a duplicate in Bangalore RTO?

Yes, you can apply for duplicate DL in Bangalore, even if your original DL was issued from Kolkata RTO. The only condition to apply for duplicate driving licence in Bangalore is , your DL data should be available on Parivahan portal.

15. Is a Police FIR mandatory for a lost Driving License?

Yes, Police FIR is mandatory document to apply for duplicate driving licence. Along with other documents you need to submit FIR copy to the RTO for duplicate DL process.

16. Is the duplicate licence a smart card or a paper printout?

In Bangalore, all new and duplicate licences are now issued as PVC Smart Cards with an embedded chip.

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