Apply for Duplicate Driving licence Chennai

Last updated: December 15, 2024

Have you lost driving licence in Chennai or its got faded or torn ? Are you worried " how can i get duplicate driving licence in Chennai " , Worry not ! Duplicate DL in Chennai can be applied at RTO Chennai. Good news is " You can also apply for duplicate driving licence in Chennai through Itzeazy online. Just you need to share the documents required for duplicate DL in Chennai. Itzeazy will take care of the rest.

If you don't have a driving license, you may face a penalty from traffic police. Thus, you should get duplicate DL as early as possible if you don't have a license due to any of the following reasons.

Reasons for getting a duplicate driving license

Driving licence is lost or destroyed
Driving licence is damaged or torn
If it needs to replace photograph on existing DL

Do I need to visit RTO Chennai for Duplicate Driving licence?

Now there is no need to visit RTO office to apply for a duplicate driving licence in Chennai. You have to apply online for the duplicate driving license at the RTO Chennai office that issued your original driving license.

You can apply online for a duplicate DL only if your driving license details are available in the digital form of parivahan data. If you have an old paper-type license, you have to apply for backlog entry. After this process, you can get a duplicate driving licence online in Chennai.

Duplicate Driving licence Chennai

Itzeazy provides hassle free, door step service for duplicate DL in Chennai. It provides end-to-end assistance and documentation support to the clients in all scenarios to ensure a hassle free experience for duplicate Driving licence in Chennai .

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The process for duplicate licence is partially online in Chennai. It consists of following steps :

Report loss of DL at local police station
Online application form submission
Payment of requisite RTO fees
Visit of the applicant to the concerned RTO in Chennai
Processing of application for duplicate DL in Chennai RTO office
Delivery of duplicate driving License by post at the current address

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Duplicate Driving License Chennai

According to the Motor Vehicles Act , having a driving license is mandatory for all individuals who are driving a vehicle. Despite the importance of owning a driving license, sometimes you may misplace it or lose it. In such a situation of lost original driving licence, you can apply for a duplicate driving license in Chennai..

Validity of duplicate driving licence

The validity of duplicate licence will be the same of your previous licence. If your lost or damaged driver's licence has not yet expired, you will not be needed to take another driving test to obtain a duplicate DL.

Processing time for getting Duplicate DL in Chennai

Normally it takes 15 days in getting duplicate driving license in Chennai. You can also track application status online using application no and date of birth.

Change of address in driving licence

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

Same address : If your old driving licence address is same as present address, apply for duplicate DL at the RTO from where DL was issued.
Within city : If there is address change within Chennai city only, you can apply at the same RTO in Chennai 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 Chennai, then apply at the Chennai RTO with your existing driving license details and change your address to the new address of Chennai

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 Chennai online.

Note:

It is recommended to keep the photocopy of your Driving licence safe, particulars of Driving licence noted with you so that you may not face troubles in case of loss/theft. It would be easier to locate about your licence particulars from the record. If you can not provide the particulars it is advisable to go ahead for fresh licence instead of duplicate of licence.

Process

Process for Duplicate Driving License in Chennai With Itzeazy

Order online
Make 50% payment online
Upload required documents for duplicate DL for pre-check Verification of the its soft copy
Collection of the physical copy of the required documents for duplicate DL
Submission of the documents to the concerned RTO for duplicate RC
Time to time update to the customer regrading progress of the work
Work completion
Make balance 50 % payment
Delivery of Duplicate driving licence to the customer? & order closed

Document Required

Documents Required For Duplicate Driving License in Chennai

Form LLD.
FIR/NCR for the lost licence
Copy of original driving licence (if torn or damaged)
Photograph digital copy
Copy of valid address Proof
Self Declaration of Physical Fitness on form no. 1 (need to fill online)
Challan clearance report from Traffic Police (if Challan is dues)

Forms

Duplicate Driving License in Chennai - Forms

Form LLD

FAQ's

Duplicate Driving License in Chennai - FAQ

1. Can application for duplicate Driving license can be submitted in RTO other than the RTO from where it was issued ?

No, It can be applied only in the RTO office from where it was issued .

2. I do not have copy of lost Driving License or dont remember Driving License number . What should I do ?

In such scenario it is advisable to go for fresh license as getting record of old Driving license would not be possible.

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

Address will be changed in the new driving license issued provided you provide supporting documents for new address.

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

Yes, the DigiLocker programme allows you to download a soft copy of your driver's licence. You only need to form an account, sign in using the mobile number you used to register for a duplicate driver's licence and download a softcopy

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 through driving test again, if your driving licence has expired more than one before. You don’t have to go through a driving test again while applying for a duplicate licence if its still valid.

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

If you have lost driving licence in Chennai, 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 Chennai?

The process of duplicate DL takes approx. 30 days in Chennai 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.

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