Driving licence application status
Check your own learner or driving licence application free on the official Sarathi page with your application number and date of birth.
Free on the official page. Your own numbers only. We have no automated link to any government portal, use no private data services, and never store the result.
What you need
- Your own application number. It is on the slip you got when you applied on Sarathi (the transport ministry's licence website), and in the SMS sent to you.
- Your date of birth, exactly as you wrote it in the form.
- The state where you applied. Each state has its own Sarathi page.
What to do on the official page
- Open the Sarathi page (the button on this page). Choose the state where you applied, for example Maharashtra.
- In the top menu click 'Application Status'. On some screens it is inside the 'Apply Online' menu.
- Type your 'Application Number' and your 'Date of Birth'. Type the picture code (captcha). Click 'Submit'.
- Read the status on the screen. Find it in the list below to see what it means.
- If it says the licence was sent by post, note the Speed Post number. Type it in the 'Track' box on indiapost.gov.in.
https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do
What the result means
The portal shows: No record found, or invalid application number.
It means: A digit or the date of birth is wrong, or you chose a different state.
What to do next: Check the number on your slip or SMS. Choose the state where you applied. Type the date of birth as in the form.
The portal shows: Fee payment pending, or the form is not complete.
It means: The transport office has not got your application yet. A step such as photo, signature or fee is left.
What to do next: Finish the left step on the same Sarathi page with your application number. If money was cut but the status did not change, wait a day before paying again.
The portal shows: Learner licence test pending, or slot not booked.
It means: You still have to pass the learner licence test. It is a short test on road signs and rules.
What to do next: Book a test time on Sarathi, or take the online test from home if your state offers it. Study the road signs first.
The portal shows: Learner licence issued.
It means: You passed. You may now practise driving with a licensed driver next to you, and an 'L' sign on the vehicle.
What to do next: Print or save the learner licence. After 30 days, and before it expires, apply for the driving licence test on Sarathi.
The portal shows: Driving test slot booked, or driving test pending.
It means: Your application reached the RTO (Regional Transport Office, your local transport office). You must drive in front of an officer.
What to do next: Go to the RTO on your slot date. Take your learner licence, the original papers and the vehicle type you applied for.
The portal shows: Driving test failed, or absent.
It means: You did not pass, or did not come on the slot date. Your application stays open while your learner licence is valid.
What to do next: Practise more. Book a new slot on Sarathi after the waiting days the page shows. A re-test has a small fee.
The portal shows: Approved, or driving licence issued or printed.
It means: You passed and your licence number is ready. The card is printed next, or is already printed.
What to do next: Wait for the dispatch message. You can also keep a digital copy in the free DigiLocker or mParivahan app.
The portal shows: Dispatched by post, with a Speed Post number.
It means: The card is on its way to the address in your form.
What to do next: Track it on indiapost.gov.in. If it comes back undelivered, contact your RTO with your application number.
Frequently asked questions
Is checking the status free?
Yes. The Sarathi status page and India Post tracking are free. You pay only the official licence fees, on Sarathi itself. Never pay an agent just to see your status.
I lost my application number. What now?
Search your SMS and email from Sarathi. Sarathi also has an 'Application Number Search' option for your own details. Or ask at your RTO with your ID proof.
How long is a learner licence valid?
Usually six months. Take the driving test after 30 days and before it ends. If it ends, you must take the learner test again.
Can I check someone else's licence application?
No. This page is only for your own application, with your own number and date of birth.
Can FormSathi check it for me?
There is no paid help for this check. It needs no code on your phone and takes a minute, so you can do it yourself free.
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Sources (date read)
- How can I check my application status? (Parivahan FAQ) · 2026-10-22
- Dispatch status of my driving licence (Parivahan FAQ) · 2026-10-22
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Updated: 2026-10-22