The driving licence is an important document and must be kept with you most of the time.
But sometimes in certain situations, you may not have your driving licence with us.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India has made it easier to download your driving licence online through DigiLocker app or website at digilocker.gov.in
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In this article, you will get to know the following points about downloading your driving licence online,
Let’s see each of these points in detail…
Requirements to download Driving Licence Soft Copy
The documents or data required to download the soft copy (PDF) of your Driving License online are,
- Aadhar card number
- Driving License number
In case you don’t know your Aadhaar card number, you can get it by following the steps given in the article below.
Click to know the steps to find your Aadhaar number online
Steps to download Driving Licence Soft Copy (PDF) online
To download your Driving License Soft Copy or PDF document online,
Step 1: Go to the official website

- First, go to the official website of Digilocker at digilocker.gov.in or download the Digilocker app.
- Click on ‘Sign In’.
- Enter the details and login into Digilocker.
- The dashboard of Digilocker will open up.
(Direct link to the login page)
In case you don’t have a Digi locker account, you need to first sign up using your Aadhaar number.
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Step 2: Open Driving Licence option

- Now click on ‘Browse Documents’.
- Click on ‘Driving Licence.’
- Select the transport department of your state.
- Once the new page opens, enter the driving licence number.
- Now check the checkbox and click on ‘Get Document.’
Step 3: Download Driving Licence
- Your driving licence will be displayed on your screen.
- You can download it by clicking on the Download icon and then selecting the PDF option.
You can also take a printout of the PDF document if you want.
By following these steps, you can easily download your Driving Licence Soft Copy (PDF) online using the Digilocker portal or app.
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FAQs regarding Driving Licence (PDF) download online
How to download Driving Licence online?
You can easily download your driving license online through the DigiLocker app or website at digilocker.gov.in
Is the PDF version of your Driving License on Digilocker valid?
As per the recent government order, the digital driving license and Registration Certificate (RC) on Digilocker are considered valid documents under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
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