Parivahan Kerala: Online driving licensce application, vehicle details and vehicle-related services

Vehicle owners in Kerala looking to get a driving licence can apply online through the Parivahan Kerala facility. The portal enables citizens to avail of several vehicle-related services. The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) in Kerala is the authority that issues driving licenses and permits in Kerala. It undertakes the task of collection of road taxes and registration of vehicles in Kerala. It has digitised several Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and Sub Regional Transport Offices (SRTOs) across the state.

Parivahan Kerala driving licence online application

• Go to the portal https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
• Click on the ‘Drivers/ Learners Licence’ option.
• Select the state ‘Kerala’ from the list.

• The screen displays the main page of the Motor Vehicles Department, Government of Kerala.
• Select the ‘Apply for Driving licence’ service.

• Go through the instructions displayed on the screen and click on ‘Continue’ button.
• Submit applicant details, including the learner’s licence number and date of birth. Upload all the required documents. Click on ‘Submit’.

• The payment gateway will be accessible now. Pay the applicable fee through any of the given payment modes.
• The system generates the payment receipt and acknowledgement slip, including the application number that must be saved for future reference.
• Complete the online slot booking for the driving licence test.
• Approach the nearest RTO with the supporting documents. After clearing the driving skill test, the driving licence will be mailed within 30 days of the test.

Documents required

Applicants must provide some documents, including a valid learner’s licence and three passport-size photographs.

Parivahan Kerala driving licence renewal

You can complete the driving licence renewal procedure online through the Parivahan Sarathi Kerala website.

• Go to the Sarathi Parivahan Kerala portal and select the state ‘Kerala’ from the list.
• Select ‘Apply for DL renewal’.

• Read the instructions for application submission. Click on ‘Continue’.
• Now, provide all the details, such as the driving licence number, date of birth and captcha. Click on ‘Proceed’. Upload the necessary documents such as the expired driving licence (DL), passport-size photographs, Form 9 and Form 1 (self-declaration)/ medical certificate Form 1A (if applicable).

• Next, pay the fee. The system generates a receipt.

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MVD Kerala Parivahan: Benefits

The Kerala Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) performs several functions, in terms of framing and implementing policies and enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules. It also undertakes other functions such as registration of vehicles, collection of taxes and fees and delivering vehicle-related services.

The MVD Kerala Parivahan system benefits the citizens in many ways:

• Issuance of auto-generated acknowledgement slip for application and records.
• Implementation of policy of accepting a single application form from a person.
• Simplified procedures for motor vehicle tax and fees payment.
• Introduction of one-time tax system up to 15 years.
• A public grievance redressal cell across all offices of the department.
• Introduction of smart card for issuing driving licences and certificates of registration.

Parivahan Kerala learner’s license

Citizens are required to apply for the learner licence (LL) before obtaining a permanent driving licence.

• Visit the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department page on the Parivahan Sarathi website.
• Select the service ‘apply for learner’s licence option.

• Read the instructions and click the ‘Continue’ button.

• Select the category and submit details, including name, date of birth, vehicle number, etc. Upload the relevant documents for the learner licence application. Click on ‘Submit’ icon.

• On the payment gateway, complete the fee payment procedure. Save the payment receipt and acknowledgement slip generated after the transaction.
• Complete the slot booking online. Approach the nearest RTO for further process.

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Parivahan Kerala application status

• On the sarathi.parivahan.gov.in website, select ‘Kerala’ from the list of states.
• Choose the ‘Application Status’ displayed on the screen.
• Fill in the application number, date of birth and captcha code in the given fields.
• Click on ‘Submit’ to view the application status that will be visible on screen.

Parivahan Kerala vehicle details

The Vahan Parivahan Kerala website allows citizens to check their vehicle details online.

• To know your vehicle details, visit the Parivahan portal https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
• Click on ‘Know your Vehicle Details’ under the ‘Informational Services’ tab.

• Complete the citizen login process by entering your mobile number.
• If you are a new user, create an account by clicking on ‘Create account’ link. In the next step, enter your mobile number and email ID. Click on ‘Generate OTP’ to proceed.

• Enter the vehicle number details and captcha code.
• Click on ‘search vehicle’ to get RC (registration certificate) details such as registration number, owner’s name, fuel type, chassis number, engine number, etc.

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