How to verify a driving licence online in India
A driving licence is the first document any employer or fleet owner asks a driver for. It is also one of the easiest to fake or borrow. Checking it online takes minutes, and the details it shows can save you from a serious problem.
What to collect
- The driver's licence number
- The driver's date of birth
- A clear photo of the licence, front and back
- A live photo or video of the driver so you can match the face
Step by step
- Check the number format. Licence numbers follow a pattern with state and RTO codes. A number that does not look right deserves a question.
- Verify against the official record. The government's transport portal, Parivahan, lets you look up licence details. A verification service can also fetch the record for you, with consent, from the same underlying source.
- Compare each detail: name, date of birth, address, photo.
- Check validity. Is the licence active, and when does it expire?
- Check the vehicle classes. Does it cover a light motor vehicle, a heavy goods vehicle or a transport vehicle, whichever the job needs?
- Look at endorsements and restrictions where shown.
- Match the face on the licence with the person in front of you.
Common signs of a problem
- The name or date of birth does not match what the driver told you
- The licence has expired or does not cover your vehicle type
- The photo does not match
- The licence number cannot be found
- The driver hesitates or asks you not to check
Go beyond the licence
A licence proves driving permission. For a person who will drive your family or your goods, also check identity, address, previous employers and, for high-trust roles, court records with consent.
How Praman helps
Praman by SatyaSakshi brings these steps together. The driver joins a WhatsApp video call, shows the licence and ID, and completes a face match and liveness check. The licence details are fetched and compared with what the driver declared, and the result is saved in one report with location and time. Fleet owners can upload many drivers from Excel and review only the cases that raise a flag.
Frequently asked questions
What does a licence check show?
The licence holder's details, validity dates, the vehicle classes the licence covers and the issuing authority, depending on what the source returns.
Is a valid licence enough to hire a driver?
No. It shows he is allowed to drive. It does not show who he is, where he lives or whether he has a record. Pair it with identity and other checks.
Do I need the driver's date of birth?
Licence checks usually ask for the licence number and date of birth, so ask the driver for both.
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A WhatsApp link, a short video call with consent, and a report reviewed by SatyaSakshi investigators.
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