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Change Address, Name or Date of Birth on a Driving Licence
To change the address, name, date of birth, photo, signature or biometrics on your driving licence, apply on Sarathi (parivahan.gov.in → Driving Licence Related Services). Upload proof, pay the fee (₹200 under the central rules, plus ₹200 for a new smart card) and get a new card. With Aadhaar authentication you may not need to visit the RTO; without it, you take the documents to the RTO.
- Where
- Sarathi (parivahan.gov.in)
- Form
- Form 2
- Central fee
- ₹200 + ₹200 smart card
- RTO visit
- Not needed with Aadhaar in many states
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
On this page
Which change do you need?
Change of address
- Sarathi service: Change of Address in Driving License. Some state menus show it as Apply for Change of Address.
- Upload one proof of the new address, such as Aadhaar, passport, voter list entry, LIC policy or a salary slip.
- Moved to another state? Sarathi asks you to choose the RTO after you enter the new address. Ask that RTO what it needs, because no national rule on this was found.
Change of name
- Sarathi service: Change of Name in Driving License.
- After marriage: Form 2 lists an affidavit (sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a notary), the marriage certificate, and a copy of a newspaper advertisement of the name change.
- Other name changes: the same affidavit and advertisement. A gazette notification isn't named in Form 2, so ask your RTO whether it accepts one.
Correction of date of birth
- Sarathi service: Change of Date of Birth in Driving License.
- Proof of age from the Form 2 list: birth certificate, school certificate, passport or Aadhaar. A birth or school certificate is the strongest proof.
- The RTO decides on the evidence. We found no published national rules on how often or how late a date of birth can be corrected.
Photo, signature or biometrics
- Sarathi services: Change of Photo and Signature in DL and Change of Biometrics in Driving License.
- Upload ID proof. A new photo or biometrics is usually captured at the RTO, so expect to book a slot.
What documents and fees do you need?
| Change | Proof |
|---|---|
| Address | One address proof: Aadhaar, passport, voter list entry, LIC policy, a government salary slip, or an affidavit |
| Name | Affidavit, marriage certificate (after marriage), newspaper advertisement |
| Date of birth | Birth certificate, school certificate, passport or Aadhaar |
| Photo, signature, biometrics | ID proof; capture at the RTO |
Fee: the central rules set ₹200 for a change of address or any other particulars on the licence, plus ₹200 for a smart card (as published by Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh). States add service charges, so Sarathi shows your exact total before you pay.
How do you apply on Sarathi?
YouSarathi / RTOFee or waiting
- On parivahan.gov.in open Driving Licence Related Services and choose your state
- Choose Services on DL (or Apply for Change of Address) and enter licence number and date of birth
- Tick the changes you need and upload proof
- Pay the fee online
- Did you use Aadhaar authentication?No: book a slot and visit the RTO
- The RTO approves and sends the new card
- Open sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose the state that holds your licence record.
- Choose Services on DL (some states call it DL Services), or Apply for Change of Address for an address.
- Enter your licence number and date of birth, choose Get DL Details, check them, and choose the RTO.
- Tick each change you need. You can apply for more than one in the same application.
- Upload the proofs and pay the fee.
- Without Aadhaar, or for a new photo or biometrics, book a slot and take the originals to the RTO.
- Track the new card with Track Dispatch Article Status.
✔ You'll know it worked when the application shows approved and the new card, or the licence in DigiLocker, shows the new details.
Open Sarathi (official) sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
With or without Aadhaar: do you need to visit the RTO?
With Aadhaar authentication
Under notification S.O. 4353(E) of 16 September 2022, these changes are available online with Aadhaar authentication. The Ministry told Parliament in 2024 that people using this route don't need to visit the RTO. Some states, such as Odisha, still show slot booking and an RTO visit in their steps, so follow what Sarathi asks for your state.
Without Aadhaar
Aadhaar is voluntary. Without it, you apply with other documents and visit the RTO in person with the originals.
What can go wrong, and how do you fix it?
| Your situation | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Get DL Details finds nothing | An old licence not yet in the national database | Ask the issuing RTO for a backlog entry first. |
| Aadhaar check fails | Name or date of birth differs from Aadhaar | Use the route without Aadhaar, or correct Aadhaar first. |
| Name change returned | A document is missing | Attach the affidavit, marriage certificate (if relevant) and newspaper advertisement. |
| Date of birth change returned | Weak proof of age | Use a birth or school certificate, and ask the RTO what it accepts. |
| Asked to visit the RTO despite Aadhaar | Your state keeps an in-person step, or a new photo or biometrics is needed | Book the slot on Sarathi. |
| Service blocked | A pending challan | Pay or contest it, then apply again. |
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the address on my driving licence online?
Yes. Change of Address in Driving License is an official online service on Sarathi.
Do I have to visit the RTO?
Not always. With Aadhaar authentication the Ministry says no visit is needed, though some states still ask you to come in. Without Aadhaar, you visit the RTO.
Which form is used?
Form 2, which covers change of address and change of name. Sarathi fills it in when you apply online.
What do I need to change my name after marriage?
An affidavit, your marriage certificate and a copy of a newspaper advertisement of the change.
How much does it cost?
₹200 under the central rules, plus ₹200 for a smart card and any state charges. Sarathi shows the exact amount.
Can I correct my date of birth?
Yes, with proof of age such as a birth or school certificate. The RTO decides on the evidence.
How long does it take?
No official time is published. Track the application and the card's dispatch on Sarathi.
Can I change several details at once?
Yes, you can tick more than one change in the same application. Each may have its own fee.
Sources
- Notification S.O. 4353(E), 16 Sep 2022: service names, voluntary Aadhaar, route without Aadhaar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- PIB – 58 online services (17 Sep 2022) (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Lok Sabha unstarred question 2935 (8 Aug 2024): no RTO visit with Aadhaar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Form 2 (Parivahan) and Form 2 (Chhattisgarh Transport): documents (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Delhi – driving licence services (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Odisha – change of address, name, date of birth and biometrics (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Uttarakhand – fees and Himachal Pradesh – rule 32 fee table (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Government of Tamil Nadu – Sarathi services (13 Jul 2023) (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
Page history: 25 Oct 2026: first published. 25 Oct 2026: sources limited to government websites.