Check Pending Challans

A driving licence is issued by an RTO of a respective state after passing subsequent examinations. But before that, applicants must apply and fill up their details online or offline. Then they need to appear for a driving test, only after clearing which can they get the licence.

If you have appeared for a driving licence test, and are waiting for your licence, follow this article to learn how to check your driving licence application status in Punjab.

Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, drivers must obtain a valid driving licence to operate vehicles legally on Indian roads. Driving without a licence can lead to legal consequences. 

Upon submitting your application for a driving licence (DL), monitoring its status is advisable as it gives an approximate time of the application process.

In Punjab, two methods are available to check your licence's status. These are as follows:

After submitting your DL application, you won't be able to check its status right away. The Sarathi Parivahan website takes about 30 days to update the status after a successful submission. 

You should expect to receive your DL within a month after passing your driving test. So, it's best to wait about a month before checking the status.

An online method to check your Punjab DL application status is via the Parivahan website. The steps are as follows: 

• Step 1: Go to the official Parivahan website.  
• Step 2: Bring your cursor to "Online Services", hover above it, and click on "Driving Licence Related Services.”

• Step 3: Choose your state, i.e., Punjab.
• Step 4: Click on the “Application Status” option in the top right corner.
• Step 5: Enter your details, such as application number, date of birth, contact information and the CAPTCHA. 
• Step 6: Click on "Submit."
• Step 7: You will be redirected to a new page to view your driving license application status.

If you are not comfortable checking your driver's licence application status online in Punjab, you can also opt for the offline method. The steps for checking the status of a driving licence offline are:

• Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO office in your locality.
• Step 2: Provide the prerequisites to get your driving licence status, such as your application number.

Here are some essential tips to bear in mind as you monitor the status of your driver's license application in Punjab:

• Make sure to have your application number handy. It's necessary to check your application status.

• Take a moment to review all the information you've provided when checking your application status. Accuracy is key to avoiding any discrepancies.

• Check the status of your application regularly. Regulations at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) can change, so staying updated is important.

Stick to official websites when checking your application status. This guarantees both security and reliability in the process.