Apply for Duplicate Driving licence Chennai

Last updated: June 7, 2026

Have you lost or damaged your driving licence ? If yes, you can apply for duplicate DL in Chennai. The application for duplicate driving licence in Chennai should be submitted in the RTO from where DL was issued originally. If you need to apply for DL duplicate in Chennai, Itzeazy has a online process to get dup driver’s license in Chennai. The process is doorstep and hassle-free. 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 driving license and caught by traffic police while driving, Challan may be imposed by the traffic police. You should get duplicate DL as early as possible if you don't have a license.

Reasons for getting a duplicate driving license

Driving licence is lost or destroyed
Driving licence is damaged or torn
If there is need to replace photograph on existing DL

Do I need to visit RTO Chennai for Duplicate Driving licence

Yes, you need to visit RTO office to apply for duplicate driving licence in Chennai. You have to apply online for the duplicate driving license at the RTO Chennai office, after that your visit to RTO is required.

You can apply online for a duplicate DL only if your driving license details are available in the parivahan database. If you have an old paper-type license, you have to apply for backlog entry first. After this process, you can apply for duplicate driving licence 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
Dispatch of duplicate driving License by post

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Duplicate Driving License Chennai

As per The Motor Vehicles Act , having a driving license is mandatory to drive a vehicle. If you have misplaced it or lost it, in such scenario you can apply for duplicate driving license in Chennai..

Validity of duplicate driving licence

The validity of duplicate licence will be same as your previous licence. If your lost or damaged driver's licence is still valid, you don't need to take driving test again to apply for duplicate DL.

Processing time for getting Duplicate DL in Chennai

Normally it takes 15 days in getting duplicate driving license in Chennai. You can 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 trouble in case of loss/theft. It would be easier to search your licence particulars from the record. If you can not provide the particulars it is advisable to go for fresh licence instead of duplicate licence.

Process

Process for Duplicate Driving License in Chennai With Itzeazy

Order online
Make advance payment
Share required documents for duplicate DL
Submission of the documents to the concerned RTO for duplicate RC
Visit of the applicant to the RTO
Work completion
Dispatch of Duplicate driving licence

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)
Passport size photograph
Copy of valid address Proof
Self Declaration cum physical Fitness form no. 1
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. You should apply for duplicate driving licence with address change.

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

Yes, the DigiLocker allows you to download soft copy of your driver's licence. You need to have account in digilocker. Sign in using the mobile number or Aadhar number and download softcopy of driving licence.

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.

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

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

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.

9. How much does duplicate driving licence cost in Chennai?

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

10. What affidavit is required for a duplicate driving licence in Chennai?

Affidavit on stamp by the applicant before an executive magistrate or a first class judicial magistrate or a notary public for having lost the driving licence

11. Where should I apply for a duplicate driving license in Chennai?

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

12. I have lost my driving licence. My driving licence was issued from Chennai 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 Chennai ?

The driving licence data of old paper licence is not available on parivahan portal. First you will have to apply to Chennai 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 Chennai online.

13. 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 upon the age of you.

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

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