Is it mandatory to keep original driving licence?

Is the original driving license compulsory? Yes, it is mandatory to have the original driving license with you. However, you don’t have to carry it in the form of a physical paper; you can carry it on your phone in the DigiLocker or m-Parivahan app.

Is soft copy of DL valid?

In 2018, the government passed an advisory for states to accept driving licence and vehicle registration stored in DigiLocker and the mParivahan app. Here’s how you can keep the driving licence on your smartphone or download its soft copy.

Is it necessary to carry original licence in India?

New Delhi: Delhi govt has released a new statement confirming that drivers in the national capital don’t need to carry a physical copy of their driving license and vehicle registration certificate (RC) if they have these documents stored in the Digi-locker platform, or m-Parivahan mobile app.

Is it mandatory to carry original copy of insurance?

NEW DELHI: You will no longer need to carry the physical copy of your driving licence, registration certificate, permits, PUC and insurance documents of your vehicle, if you have the digital copies in the MParivahan or digilocker app on your smartphone.

Is duplicate driving licence valid in India?

The validity of your duplicate driving license will be the same as your original driving license. 2. You can only apply for a duplicate driving license at the same RTO which issued your original driving license.

How do I protect my driving licence?

1. Once you log in, click on the Pull Partner Document Section.
2. The next step is to select issuer and the type of document.
3. Enter the document details.
4. The document will be saved on the DigiLocker.
5. Save a permanent link (URL) to this document under the “Issued Documents” section.

What documents should carry while driving?

What documents should a driver carry while driving?

• Registration Certificate (RC)
• Driving Licence.
• Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC)
• Fitness Certificate (for older vehicles)
• Two-wheeler Insurance Policy.

Can I drive my fathers car in India?

There is no restriction as such for driving a vehicle registered in another person’s name as long as the registration papers of the vehicle and your licence are current. No police officer can fine you for just driving a vehicle belonging to another person on that ground only.

What are the basic requirements to drive a vehicle?

1) Introduction

• Valid driving license.
• Vehicle registration certificate ( Form 23)
• Valid vehicle’s insurance certificate.
• Permit and vehicle’s certificate of fitness (applicable only to transport vehicles)