Like any other state in India, driving without a valid driver's licence in Uttar Pradesh is an offence. While the minimum age limit to apply for a two-wheeler DL is 16 years and above, it is 18 years and above for a four-wheeler DL.

However, those who have already applied must check DL application status to fetch accurate information regarding when it will be issued, its expiry date and renewal period.

Keep reading to know how and when to check driving licence application status in Uttar Pradesh.

Citizens of Uttar Pradesh can choose between Parivahan Sewa, State Transport or Sarthi Parivahan's official website to track their driving licence statuses online.

The Regional Transport Office or RTO takes approximately 2 weeks to issue a driving licence in Uttar Pradesh. This is because the department will verify the applicants' credentials and dispatch the DL once the applicant completes the concerned test successfully. Thus, individuals should check driving licence status after 2 weeks to get proper updates.

To check driving licence application status in Uttar Pradesh online, follow these easy steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official webportal of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department.

• Step 2: Navigate to the “Online Services” option and click on it.

• Step 3:  Select the “Driving Licence Related Services” option from the drop-down menu.

• Step 4: Click on the "Application Status" option from the drop-down menu.

• Step 5: Click on the “Application Status” option available on the top right side of the page.
• Step 6: Enter your driving licence, "Application Number", "Date of Birth", and "Captcha”.

• Step 7: Click on the “Submit” option to confirm the application status of your DL in Uttar Pradesh.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa.

• Step 2: Click on the “Online Services” option.
• Step 3: Select the "Driving Licence Related Services" option from the drop-down.

• Step 4: Choose Uttar Pradesh from the drop-down menu “Select State Name”.

• Step 5: Click on the “Application Status” tab.
• Step 6: You will be redirected to a page where you need to enter your "Application Number", "Date of Birth", and "Captcha”.

• Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO office with the token you received during the driving licence application process.
• Step 2: Go to the enquiry centre and ask the concerned authority about your driving licence application status.
• Step 3: Provide the officer with your token number to confirm your current DL status.

However, you cannot check the application status right after clearing your driving test. To know when you should, read along.

Below are a few tips that will help you easily check your driving licence application status.

• Ensure you provide your accurate details to receive the actual status of your application. Make sure not to leave out any information as this may give an incorrect report.
• Keep the necessary documents handy while checking your driving licence application status in Uttar Pradesh. This includes documents related to your vehicle, identity proofs, medical certificate in Form 1A, your age, address, and photographs.

Commonly, the RTO will take around a month to deliver the driving licence to your home. However, on the day of collection, if you are not available, the person who will accept it on your behalf must provide valid identity proof.