Do you want to know how to get E driving licence? Electronic Driving Licence is a digital version of your physical driving licence. It is legally valid to use it as proof. You can download it through the Parivahan official portal. The blog covers steps to get E driving licence in detail.
What is a driving licence
Driving licence is necessary to drive your two wheeler and four wheeler vehicle in India.You need to pass the driving licence test to get DL for particular class of vehicle. Before permanent DL, you need to get learning licence in India.
E driving licence is a digital copy of the original driving licence. You can store your e-DL using official apps like DigiLocker or mParivahan instead of carrying a physical licence. It is accessible easily anywhere.
If you drive vehicle without driving licence, you would be fined Rs 5,000. You can keep electronic driving licence to show it to traffic police. It is valid same as physical driving licence.
Steps to download Electronic driving licence
You can download e driving licence through Parivahan official website. There are official platforms where you can store and view the soft copy of DL. Following are the steps to download E driving licence:
Download electronic DL from DigiLocker
- Download and open the DigiLocker app or visit the DigiLocker website
- Sign in or register using your mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile
- Go to the “Issued Documents” section
- Select Driving Licence from the list
- Enter your Driving Licence number and date of birth
- Click on Get Document to download your electronic DL
Download electronic DL from mParivahan App
- Download the mParivahan app from the app store
- Open the app and select Driving Licence
- Enter your DL number and date of birth
- Verify using OTP
- View the electronic driving licence
- Save the e DL on your phone
How to download a driving license soft copy
Slot Booking for Driving Licence
Documents Required for Driving License Test
FAQs
Can I drive a car with a learner’s licence?
Yes, you can drive the car only in supervision of permanent driving licence holder of same LMV class.
Is electronic driving licence legally valid in India?
Yes, electronic DL is legally valid across India and accepted by traffic police during checks.
Do I need internet to show my e-DL?
You need Internet to download DL initially. Once downloaded, you can show it in the stored official application.
What should I do if my e-DL details are incorrect?
You should apply for driving licence correction through the Parivahan portal.
Can I use electronic driving licence while travelling to another state?
Yes, Electronic driving licence is valid and accepted in all Indian states.
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