{"id":1584,"date":"2025-11-27T23:15:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2025-11-28T17:07:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:37:01","slug":"how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Duplicate Driving Licence Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is your driving licence lost or damaged? Don&#8217;t worry, you can apply online for a duplicate driving licence. You have to get the duplicate DL from the RTO where it was originally issued. The blog will cover all details about the process and requirements for getting a duplicate driving licence in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e4d8cde5b23\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e4d8cde5b23\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e4d8cde5b23\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#Duplicate_Driving_Licence\" title=\"Duplicate Driving\u00a0Licence\">Duplicate Driving\u00a0Licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#When_can_you_apply_for_Duplicate_Driving_Licence\" title=\"When can you apply for Duplicate Driving Licence\">When can you apply for Duplicate Driving Licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#Keythings_to_know\" title=\"Keythings to know\">Keythings to know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#Documents_required_for_Duplicate_Driving_licence\" title=\"Documents required for Duplicate Driving licence\">Documents required for Duplicate Driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#How_to_write_a_request_for_an_FIR\" title=\"How to write a request for&nbsp;an FIR?\">How to write a request for&nbsp;an FIR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#Process_for_Duplicate_Driving_Licence_in_India\" title=\"Process for Duplicate Driving Licence in India\">Process for Duplicate Driving Licence in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/how-to-get-duplicate-drivers-licence\/#Duplcate_Driving_Licence_Fees\" title=\"Duplcate Driving Licence Fees\">Duplcate Driving Licence Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duplicate_Driving_Licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Duplicate Driving\u00a0Licence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A driver&#8217;s licence is a government-issued document that authorizes an individual to drive legally. It is essential to keep a physical copy of the driving licence. You have to apply online for a duplicate DL at the RTO office that issued it. You will get the smart driving licence of the same validity as earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_you_apply_for_Duplicate_Driving_Licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">When can you apply for Duplicate Driving Licence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A duplicate driver&#8217;s licence is issued under the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lost or stolen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torn or physically damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faded, illegible, or laminated improperly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutilated due to wear and tear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keythings_to_know\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Keythings to know<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Apply for a duplicate driving licence at the RTO office that issued your original driving licence .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The validity of the duplicate driving licence will be the same as your original driving licence .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You do not have to take a driving test for a duplicate driving licence .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can apply for a duplicate driving licence only if you have a permanent driving licence that has been misplaced, damaged, or stolen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Duplicate_Driving_licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Documents required for Duplicate Driving licence<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A copy of an FIR (first information report) referring to a lost or stolen licence<\/li>\n<li>Application form LLD (for intimation of loss or destruction of driving licence and application for duplicate)<\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of licence<\/li>\n<li>Passport sized photographs<\/li>\n<li>Address proof documents<\/li>\n<li>Age proof documents<\/li>\n<li>Submission of the original licence one (if the same in a torn, mutilated or soiled state)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In case of a lost or stolen driving licence, you have to lodge an FIR regarding the same before starting the online process.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_write_a_request_for_an_FIR\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>How to write a request for&nbsp;an FIR?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of the First Information Report is below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From,<br>your name<br>your address<br>pincode<br>date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(leave a space)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To,<br>The Police Officer in charge<br>police station address<br>pincode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respected Sir\/ Madam,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>subject:&nbsp; misplace\/ stolen&nbsp; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving<\/span> licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I _______(your name) currently residing in ____ with reference to the subject cited above misplaced\/stolen <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving<\/span> licence in _________ location) with driving licence number XYZ. To limit the misuse of my <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving&nbsp;<\/span> licence, therefore I request you to register my FIR. and take the necessary action<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanking you<br>Yours sincerely<br>(Your signature)<br>(your name)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attached a copy of the driving licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_Duplicate_Driving_Licence_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Process for Duplicate Driving Licence in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parivahan <\/a>website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select driving licence related service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose state of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Apply for duplicate DL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter DL no  and DOB and view the details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter all details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive you duplicate smart driving licence at your postal address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duplcate_Driving_Licence_Fees\"><\/span>Duplcate Driving Licence Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application fee<\/td><td>Rs 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smart DL fee<\/td><td>Rs 200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/11\/lost-my-driving-licence-how-to-get-another-one-online\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost my driving licence how to get another one online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/application-letter-to-police-station-for-lost-of-driving-licence\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7653\">Application Letter to Police Station for Lost of Driving Licence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/06\/19\/dl-search-by-name\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2971\">Driving Licence search by Name<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-weight: 900;\">FAQ<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is it compulsory to carry original driving licence in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, it is compulsory to carry an original driving licence while driving in India.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the fine for driving without licence in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The fine for driving without a driving licence in India is \u20b95,000.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How can I print my DL in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can print your driving licence online by visiting the Parivahan website.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is online DL valid in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, online driving licence is valid in India. You can show digital copy of driving licence of digilocker.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I renew my DL anywhere in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you can renew your driving licence at any Regional Transport Office (RTO) in India.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I write an application for a lost driving licence?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>To write an application for a lost driving licence , include your name, address, licence number, date and place of loss, how you lost it, and a request for a duplicate, and attach a copy of the police FIR.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is it compulsory to carry original driving licence in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, it is compulsory to carry an original driving licence while driving in India.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the fine for driving without licence in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The fine for driving without a driving licence in India is \u20b95,000.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How can I print my DL in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You can print your driving licence online by visiting the Parivahan website.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is online DL valid in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, online driving licence is valid in India. 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Don&#8217;t worry, you can apply online for a duplicate driving licence. You have to get the duplicate DL from the RTO where it was originally issued. The blog will cover all details about the process and requirements for getting a duplicate driving licence in India. 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