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Driving licence address change and other corrections

Last reviewed: 12 November 2026

If you move house, change your name or spot a mistake on your driving licence, you update it through Sarathi under “Services on Driving Licence”. The same route handles a change of address, name, date of birth and photo or signature, and there is a separate public page for updating the mobile number linked to your licence.

Start on Sarathi after selecting your state.

What you can change on your licence

Sarathi’s official FAQ lists these services on a driving licence, among others:

Licence details you can correct, and the Sarathi service that records each one
Change needed Sarathi service
New home address Change of address in DL
Name after marriage or correction Change of name in DL
Wrong date of birth Change of date of birth in DL
New photo or signature Change of biometrics in DL
Mobile number Mobile number update page
Drop a vehicle class Surrender of COV(s)

You can combine a change with a renewal or a duplicate in one application. If you are moving and your licence is also due for renewal, the Sarathi FAQ says to apply to the RTO for your new address and include the change of address in the renewal request.

Proof you need

For an address change you need proof of your new address. Rule 4 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules lists the documents accepted for address and age, self-attested, including:

  • Aadhaar card;
  • passport;
  • electoral roll entry;
  • life insurance policy;
  • pay slip from a Central, State or local government office;
  • any other document your state prescribes.

If you have no such document for a good reason, the licensing authority may accept an affidavit sworn before an Executive Magistrate, a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public.

For other changes:

  • Name: a document showing the new or correct name, such as a passport, a marriage certificate or a gazette notification of the name change, depending on what your state accepts.
  • Date of birth: a document showing your correct date of birth, such as a birth certificate or school certificate from the Rule 4 list.
  • Photo or signature: usually captured at the RTO or uploaded as your state directs.

You also need your current licence or its number and your date of birth to start the application. Uploads must be JPEG, JPG or PDF and no more than 300 KB.

How to change your address on Sarathi

  1. Open Sarathi and choose the state of your new address.
  2. Go to Apply online › Services on Driving Licence and continue past the instructions.
  3. Enter your licence number and date of birth to fetch your details.
  4. Confirm the details. Authenticate with Aadhaar if you choose to.
  5. Tick Change of address. Add renewal or other services if you need them.
  6. Enter the new address exactly as it appears on your proof and upload the document.
  7. Pay the fee and note the application number.
  8. Book an RTO appointment only if your state asks for one, then track the application under Application status.

Using Aadhaar for a contactless change

S.O. 4353(E) of 16 September 2022 lists change of address, name, date of birth and photograph on a driving licence among the services that can be completed online with voluntary Aadhaar authentication. When you authenticate, the address shown is taken from your Aadhaar record. If your Aadhaar address is out of date, update it with UIDAI first, or apply with another proof of address. People without Aadhaar can still apply in person with other documents.

Moving to another state

You do not need an NOC from your old state to record a new address in another state, as long as your licence is in the Sarathi database. The Sarathi FAQ says to apply online to the RTO for your present home or business address. Choose that state on Sarathi; the state list shows every option.

If your licence is not found on Sarathi, ask the RTO that issued it to make a backlog entry first.

Changing the address on your licence does not change the address on your vehicle’s registration certificate. That is a separate application in Form 33 on Vahan; see vehicle registration for the steps and the 14-day time limit for the RC.

Updating the mobile number on your licence

Your mobile number receives OTPs and messages about your licence. Sarathi has a public page to update the mobile number linked to your licence. Follow the on-screen steps for your state; you will need your licence number and other details to verify that the licence is yours. Vahan has a matching mobile update page for vehicle records.

Fees

The central fee comes from Rule 32 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The ₹200 fee for a change of address or other particulars dates from G.S.R. 1183(E) of 29 December 2016. Permanent surrender of a vehicle class was added to serial 13 by G.S.R. 240(E) of 31 March 2021, in force from 1 April 2021.

Central fee for a driving-licence address or particulars change
Fee item Central fee
Change of address or particulars ₹200
New card, if issued ₹200
Central total with card ₹400

States add service or user charges, so the payment page on Sarathi shows the final amount. The fee calculator gives the central fee.

Surrendering a vehicle class

If you no longer want a class on your licence, Rule 17A lets you apply in Form 8 to any licensing authority in your state, whether the licence is current or expired. The authority must delete the class within seven days, and an expired licence does not have to be renewed first.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing your old state. Apply in the state of your new address, not the one that issued your licence.
  • Address proof that does not match. Type the address exactly as it appears on the document you upload.
  • Outdated Aadhaar. Aadhaar authentication pulls your Aadhaar address, so update it first if you have moved.
  • Forgetting the RC. Your vehicle’s registration certificate needs its own change of address on Vahan.
  • Using unknown apps. Apply only on parivahan.gov.in or the official Nexgen mParivahan app.

Proposed changes in the 2026 draft

MoRTH’s draft G.S.R. 902(E) of 16 October 2026 proposes a new Rule 16A for changes in particulars:

  • applications on the Portal in a new Form 2A, with evidence of the correct particulars;
  • a decision within 15 days, with reasons in writing if rejected;
  • an address change application not decided within 30 days would be treated as approved;
  • no fee for changing the address on a licence or updating the mobile number or email.

These are draft rules published for public comment. Until final rules appear in the Gazette, the current process and the ₹200 fee apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is it compulsory to update my licence address?

Keeping your address current means your licence card and notices reach you, and it is required if you renew or get other services from a new RTO. Apply when you move.

Will my licence number change if I move state?

Your licence is linked to its existing record on Sarathi. Your new state’s RTO updates the address against that record.

Can I change my date of birth easily?

You need a document from the Rule 4 list showing the correct date of birth. The RTO verifies it before approving, because age decides licence validity.

How long does an address change take?

It depends on your state. Track the status on Sarathi with your application number and date of birth.

Do I need a new card after an address change?

Your state may print a new card with the updated address, and the ₹200 card fee then applies. Check DigiLocker or mParivahan after approval to confirm the new details show correctly.

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