Last updated: June 5, 2026
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As per The Motor Vehicles Act , driving license is mandatory for all individuals who are driving vehicle. If you have misplaced it or lost it, in such scenario you can apply for duplicate driving license in Ghaziabad. You can apply for duplicate driving license only if you own a permanent driving license that has been misplaced, damaged, or stolen.
Validity of duplicate driving licence Ghaziabad
The validity of duplicate licence will be the same as your previous licence. If your lost or damaged driver's licence is still valid, you don't need to take driving test.
Processing time for getting Duplicate DL in Ghaziabad
Normally it takes 15 days in getting duplicate driving license in Ghaziabad. You can track application status online using application no. and date of birth.
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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 easier to search 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 licence.
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No, It can be applied only in the RTO office from where it was issued .
In such scenario it is advisable to go for fresh license as getting record of old Driving license would not be possible.
You can apply for duplicate driving licence and change of address together. Address will be changed in the new driving license issued.
Yes, the DigiLocker allows you to download soft copy of your driver's licence. You just need to have account in it. Sign in using the mobile number or Adhaar and download softcopy of driving licence.
Duplicate driving licence will have the same validity as your original Driving Licence. All the information on duplicate Driving Licence will be same as original.
You need to undergo driving test again, if your driving licence has expired more than one year before. You don’t have to go through driving test again if its still valid.
If you have lost driving licence in Ghaziabad, 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.
The process of duplicate DL takes approx. 30 days in Ghaziabad 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.
You have to apply for duplicate driving license at the RTO office in Ghaziabad that has issued your original driving license.
The driving licence data of old paper licence is not available on parivahan portal. First you will have to apply to Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad online.
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 on your age.
Generally, a duplicate driving licence will be issued under the following circumstances.
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.
Yes, you can apply for duplicate DL in Ghaziabad, even if your original DL was issued from Kolkata RTO. The only condition to apply for duplicate driving licence in Ghaziabad is , your DL data should be available on Parivahan portal.
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.