Change/Update the Address on a Driving Licence

A Driver's Licence (DL) is one of the mandatory documents to drive/operate a vehicle. You may need to change your driver's licence address. For example, it may be important to change your DL address if you move to a new city or town.

Note-One needs to apply with the help of Form 33 in the registered owner's certificate of registration of a motor vehicle (within 14 days after a change of address).

Pay the appropriate fee under regulation 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Regulations 1989.

• Form 33 application form
• Registration certificate
• The proof of new address
• Valid health insurance card
• Pollution Prevention Certificate
• Liquidation certificate from the lender (in case of a pawn)
• Chip card fee
• Certified copy of PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61 (if applicable)
• Chassis and engine pencil prints
• Owner signature identification

• Visit the official website of the Road Transport and Highways Authority.
• Select your state, click Apply Online, and select the "Driver's Licence Benefits" option.
• Carefully read the instructions in the dialogue box and click the Next button to continue.
• Carefully enter your old driver's licence number, date of birth, state, RTO, and other details, and tap the Continue button. Next, you must fill in all the fields to confirm your domicile and click the Continue button.
• Select Change Driver Licence Service from the list.
• Enter the address you want to change to your new driver's licence, enter the Captcha code, and click the Submit button.
• The application number is listed on the second page. You need to upload a copy of the Old DL and Address Proof. After that, you will need to submit your online fee.
• Once you have your application number, scroll down to confirm your document upload and click the Continue button. Next, click Choose File to upload your document and tap the Next button.
• Then make a payment, select it, select one of the payment gateways and pay.

If you apply offline, the first step to change your driver's licence address is to obtain clearance/certificate of clearance from the RTO where you obtained your driver's licence. Once you have received your CC/NOC, you must go to her nearest RTO if you wish to change your address.

The caste certificate and an income certificate issued by Tashilda are required. Suppose you do not have a valid ID in addition to your Box ID. In that case, you will need to submit other documents such as a fully completed application form and proof of address (ration card, passport, voter ID, telephone or water bill bills, etc.).

If you change your address, verify these documents with the government office and pay the fee. Receive receipt/confirmation of application. A driver's licence will be issued within 30 days of application.

Below are the offline steps that you can perform offline for DL address change.

• Step 1: You need to visit the Regional Transportation Office (RTO) with your driver's licence.
• Step 2: Get a Clearance Certificate and a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• Step 3: Write on your application giving a reason to update the address on your driver's licence.
• Step 4: Submit your application, NOC, and other required documents.
• Step 5: Pay the standard fee to start the process.

Once the process is complete, you will be asked to share your photo and biometric information via iris and fingerprint scans. Once this is complete, we will send you an acknowledgement of receipt for future reference

• Step 1: Access the Paribahan Portal.
• Step 2: Tap the Online Services tab.
• Step 3: Select Driver Licensing Services from the drop-down menu.
• Step 4: Please select your state.
• Step 5: Select "Check payment status" on the next screen.
• Step 6: Enter details such as application number and date of birth.
• Step 7: Find the Captcha code on your screen and enter it in the designated section. Then click the "Confirm" button.
• Step 8: On the next screen, you will see the address change status on your driver's licence.

• Step 1: First, visit the state transport official website.
• Step 2: Select the Driver Licence Registration section.
• Step 3: After being redirected, you can click "Know Your Application Status."
• Step 4: Enter your application number and other required details.
• Step 5: Click Submit to review the status of your driver's licence application.

Your driving licence is a very important document when on the road. And having correct information makes it safer not only for the drivers but also for people on the road. So it is important to always carry your driving licence.

What should I do if I lose my application number?

To find your application number, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Visit parivahan.gov.in
• Step 2: From the drop-down menu under Online Services > Driver Licence Related Services.
• Step 3: Select the applicable state.
• Step 4: From the More menu, click Find Application Number.

How can I cancel the application process?

• Step 1: Visit parivahan.gov.in
• Step 2: From the drop-down menu under Online Services > Driver Licence Related Services.
• Step 3: Select the applicable state.
• Step 4: Select "Cancel Application" from the dropdown menu under "Other"
• Step 5: Enter the required details along with the captcha.
• Step 6: Click Submit.