Last updated: November 26, 2024
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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 Gurgaon.
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
Normally it takes 15 days in getting duplicate driving license in Gurgaon. You can also track application status online using application no and date of birth.
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.
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FAQ's
1. How can I get duplicate Driving Licence in Gurgaon?
2. What is the cost of duplicate license in Gurgaon?
The RTO fees for renewal of driving licence in Gurgaon is Rs. 200. There is additional fees of Rs. 200 for smart card diving licence.
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. 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.
5. 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.
6. What should I do if I lost my driving Licence in Gurgaon ?
If you have lost driving licence in Gurgaon, 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.
7. How many days are required for duplicate DL in Gurgaon ?
The process of duplicate DL takes approx. 30 days in Gurgaon 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.