Jammu and Kashmir is home to breathtaking snowy landscapes, tranquil lakes and some of the most picturesque terrains in the country, which makes it a dream location for any driving enthusiast - provided they have a valid driving licence!
Being a union territory bordering several neighbouring countries, there are strict driving rules and compliance laws that need to be adhered to in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the processes have been efficiently streamlined for applicants by the operating government authorities. The processes allow users to apply for a driver’s licence online and enjoy the region’s incredible geography and climate. We provide step-by-step instructions to help applicants check their driving licence status in Jammu and Kashmir without visiting the RTO.
When to check your driving licence status in Jammu and Kashmir?
Once you have applied for the DL and taken the driving test, it takes up to two weeks minimum to get the licence, but it can take longer. So you need not check your driving licence status right after completing the driving test. But instead wait for two weeks to receive the licence by post. In case there is a delay in the process, check the status online following the steps given below or visit the local RTO for updates.
Steps to check driving licence online in Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir, you can check the status of your driving licence application online using either of the two following platforms:
1. Sarathi Parivahan portal
2. State Transport Official Website Jammu and Kashmir Regional Transport
How to check your driving licence (DL) status online in Jammu and Kashmir through the Sarathi Parivahan website
Step 1: Visit the official Sarathi Parivahan website.
Step 2: Under ‘Online Services’ on the top menu, select ‘Driving Licence Related Services.’
Step 3: Choose Jammu and Kashmir as the state.
Step 4: On the DL services page that opens, click on the “Application Status” box on the top right-hand corner of the menu.
Step 5: Now, enter the details required - your application number, your date of birth and the captcha code.
Step 6: Once done, click Submit.
Step 7: Your DL application status will appear on the screen.
How to check your driving licence (DL) status online in Jammu and Kashmir through the State Transport official website?
Step 1: Visit the State Transport Official Website.
Step 2: Under ‘Road Transport’, click on Jammu and Kashmir.
Step 3: You will be redirected to the Jammu and Kashmir Regional Transport website.
Step 4: Under ‘Citizen Services’ on the top menu, select ‘Motor Vehicle Department.’
Step 5: On the Motor Vehicle Department page, click on ‘Other Links’ on the top menu.
Step 6: Click on ‘Parivahan’ to redirect to the official Parivahan site.
Step 8: Under ‘Online Services’ on the top menu, select ‘Driving Licence Related Services.’
Step 9: Choose Jammu and Kashmir as the state.
Step 10: On the DL services page that opens, click on the “Application Status” box on the top right-hand corner of the menu.
Step 11: Now, enter the details required - your application number, your date of birth and the captcha code.
Step 12: Once done, click Submit.
Step 13: Your DL application status will appear on the screen.
Things to keep in mind while checking driving licence (DL) status in Jammu and Kashmir online
Once the application form is submitted and the driving test is successfully completed, the applicant needs to keep the following things in mind:
- It can take up to 30 days from the date of passing the driving test to get your driving licence. During this time, you can check the status of your DL online. However, it takes a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed. So, it is advisable to check the status after the first two weeks.
- Applicants can check their driving licence status online by visiting the Parivahan site, selecting Jammu and Kashmir as the state, and submitting their application number, date of birth along with the given captcha code. This process is free of cost.
- The RTO usually issues the driving licence in three to four weeks, and it is delivered to the registered address of the vehicle owner.
- The RTO’s rules and regulations are subject to change. So, it is advisable to keep oneself updated on the application by regularly checking its status online.
- On receiving the driver’s licence, always note its expiry date and ensure that a renewal application is filed before the licence expires.
- In case of loss, theft or damage to the licence, applicants can apply for a duplicate driving licence.
- Those who own a valid driving licence in Jammu and Kashmir can also apply for an international driving permit (IDP), which can be used to legally drive in various other countries around the world.
Key facts to know about driving licences (DL) in Jammu and Kashmir
- The validity of a Jammu and Kashmir driving licence is 20 years from its date of issue or till the applicant reaches 50 years of age, whichever happens earlier.
- On expiry, the driving licence needs to be renewed. During renewal, the expired driving licence is replaced by a newly issued one, usually on the same day itself. However, if the renewed licence is not provided on the same day, its status can be tracked online using the renewal application number.
- It usually takes the RTO about three to four weeks from the date of the driving test to issue and deliver the driving licence to the applicant’s registered address.
- If the driving licence is lost, damaged or stolen, the licence holder needs to apply for a duplicate licence using a duplicate driving licence form. Once all the documentation is complete, the applicant can check its status online.
- In case the driving licence application status does not update within the expected timeframe, it is advised to visit the local RTO for more information regarding the application status.
The bottom line
The Parivahan portal has significantly helped in easing the process to apply, renew and update your driving licence across the country. The website has also improved, and fast tracked the process of checking the driving licence application status in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as other states in India. Thanks to the new online process, applicants now have great transparency in tracking the status of their driving licence.
