Driving Licence Correction Online

If you need to update any details on your driving licence, you can apply online for driving licence correction in India. It is important to keep your DL information accurate and up-to-date. If there is a mistake or a change required in a name or an address, you can make necessary corrections in your DL. The blog will cover the steps and requirements for driving licence correction online in India.

Driving licence correction online

The driving licence correction process is online through the Parivahan website. You have to apply at the RTO office where the DL was issued originally. Following are the common reasons for driving licence corrections:

• Spelling mistakes in name or other personal details
• Incorrect date of birth
• Change in name after marriage or other reason
• Change of address (within the same state or interstate)
• Mismatch of details compared to Aadhaar or other ID proofs
• Old photograph on the DL
• Typographical errors

If your driving licence is due for renewal, you don’t need to apply separately for corrections. You can update or correct your details during the DL renewal process itself.

Documents required for DL correction online

The necessary documents required for dl correction online are:

• Exisiting driving licence copy
• Address proof
• ID proof

Additonal documents as per purpose of corrections in DL

For changing name on DL

• A gazette notification
• A copy of an advertisement in a national newspaper or newspaper
• Affidavit sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public

For name change after marriage:

• Marriage certificate

For changing address on DL

• New address proof

For DOB change

• Affidavit
• Birth certificate
• 10 or 12 std board certificate

Driving licence correction fees in India

Correction Type	Applicable Fee
Name change	Rs 200
Address change	Rs 200
Biometric details update	Rs 200
Date of birth correction	Rs 200

Additionally, you have to pay Rs 200 for smart DL fees. You can pay the application fees while applying online.

Steps for driving licence correction online

Steps for driving licence correction online are as follows:

1. Visit the Parivahan website
2. Select Online Services and Driving Licence Related Services
3. Choose your state of residence
4. Click on “Services on DL” and continue
5.  Enter your DL no. & DOB and Proceed
6. Verify your name, address, and other details
7. Go for e-KYC Authentication using OTP
8. Choose required Correction in Driving Licence and Proceed
9. Change your details and fill outthe form
10. Upload required documets
11. Pay the required fee
12. Submit the application

You will receive your new licence with the changes in 30 days at your postal address.

Processing time for DL correction in India

The processing time for driving licence correction in India takes 30 days. If physical verification at RTO is required, it may take longer time for the process.

FAQs

How can I correct a spelling mistake on my driving licence in India?

You can correct spelling mistakes on driving licence by applying online at concerned RTO. The DL correction process is online through Parivahan.

Can I edit my RTO application for DL correction?

You can edit your RTO application for DL correction online before paying the fees.

What details can I correct on my driving licence?

You can correct your name, address, date of birth, gender, photograph, and any spelling or typographical errors in your driving licence. You have to apply online at the respective RTO for any of these DL corrections.

Is there a fee for driving licence correction?

Yes, you have to pay application fee of Rs 200 and smard DL fee of Rs 200 for DL corrections.

Do I need to visit the RTO for DL corrections?

You may require an RTO visit for a few changes that require verification or biometrics. Also at many RTOs, you need to visit for all types of driving licence corrections.

You can book an order online for DL correction. For any query or concern, please speak to one of our relationship managers over the phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.