Driving Licence Name Correction & Endorsement
Update your driver profile on MoRTH Sarathi Parivahan portal and regional RTO.
Legal Background & Department Rules
Driving Licence name change is classified as a 'Change of Name in DL' service on Sarathi Parivahan.
If your state RTO has enabled Aadhaar-based authentication, the name update can often be processed faceless without physical RTO visits.
For major name changes, the RTO requires an upload of your Central Gazette copy and Notarized Affidavit before approving biometric endorsement and dispatching your updated Smart Card DL.
Important Rules to Prevent Department Rejection
- • If your existing DL is a legacy paper licence not yet digitized on Sarathi, a 'DL Backlog Entry' must be completed first before name change can be initiated.
Step-by-Step Procedure with Kaagzaat
Sarathi Portal Application
Day 1Selecting RTO and applying under 'Services on DL -> Change of Name'.
Document Upload & Fee Payment
Day 2Uploading Gazette/Aadhaar and paying government endorsement fee online.
RTO Approval & Card Dispatch
Day 7-15RTO scrutiny officer verifies documents. Smart card DL dispatched via speed post.
Interactive Document Readiness Auditor for Driving Licence Name Update
Check off the documents you have ready to see if your file is complete.
Physical smart card or paper DL.
With updated name and active mobile number.
Depending on reason for name change.
Frequently Asked Questions on Driving Licence Name Update
Clear, legally verified answers addressing the most critical doubts regarding this procedure.
In most states (Delhi, Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat), if your DL is linked with Aadhaar and biometrics are current, the process is completely faceless online. In other states, a brief verification visit may be required.
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