Parivahan Sewa Portal Gets a Fresh Look – Everything You Need to Know
Introduction
The Government of India’s transport portal Parivahan Sewa has been redesigned and relaunched. The new website offers a modern interface, clearer navigation, mobile-first design, and language toggles (Hindi/English) along with accessibility options like font size adjustment.
Unified Services for Vehicles and Licences
The updated Parivahan portal serves as a one-stop solution for services like driving licence, registration certificate, DL status, vehicle details, and e-challan services.
Driving Licence Services (Sarathi Parivahan)
- Apply for learner’s licence
- Book driving test slots
- Renew or duplicate licence
- Change address or add vehicle class
- Check driving licence status
Vehicle Registration Services (Vahan Parivahan)
- Register new vehicles (temporary/permanent)
- Transfer ownership and hypothecation
- RC renewal or apply for a duplicate
- Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
Key Tools: mParivahan, Vahan 4.0 and More
NextGen mParivahan App
- Virtual DL/RC (QR-supported)
- Vehicle lookup by number
- E-challan tracking
- Receive alerts and notifications
Vahan 4.0 & Sarathi 4.0
- Real-time application tracking
- Online fee payment
- Centralized e-document storage
New URLs and Portal Links
| Service | Old URL | New URL |
|---|---|---|
| Parivahan Portal | parivahan.nic.in | parivahan.gov.in |
| Sarathi (DL) | sarathi.nic.in | sarathi.parivahan.gov.in |
| Vahan (RC) | vahan.nic.in | vahan.parivahan.gov.in |
| Fancy Number Booking | - | fancy.parivahan.gov.in |
| PUCC Certificate | - | puc.parivahan.gov.in |
FAQs
Q: What is the Parivahan Sewa portal?
A: A unified portal for driving licence, RC, permits, and tax-related transport services.
Q: How to check DL status online?
A: Visit the portal and use the “DL Status” tool by entering your DL number and DOB.
Q: Are digital RC/DL documents valid?
A: Yes, via Digilocker or the mParivahan app.
Conclusion
The updated Parivahan Sewa portal reflects a modern digital governance approach. Whether using mParivahan, Vahan, or Sarathi, users now benefit from improved design, faster services, and centralized access across India.