To obtain a duplicate of a lost driving licence, you must first file a First Information Report (FIR) at the police station. The application for a duplicate licence can be submitted online via the Sarathi Parivahan portal or offline at your local Regional Transport Office (RTO).
- File a police complaint (FIR) for the lost licence.
- Fill out the Application for Duplicate Licence (Form LLD).
- Submit your FIR copy, proof of identity, and address proof.
- Pay the prescribed fee (generally around ₹200).
This process is mandatory to avoid driving without a valid document.