Apply for Driver’s License with Aadhaar-based Authentication

Written by Moto Gazer

News Update: As a part of digital transformation, The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approved contactless services via Aadhaar-based authentication for services like Learners License, Renewal or Duplicate Driver’s License, Address Change, 18 such services provided by Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). The digitization of these services will greatly reduce visits to the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

Hereon, an individual can apply for RTO services by simply authenticating their Aadhaar at the comfort of their fingertip.

Why Digital Transformation

As per the Ministry of Transport gazette, to provide convenience and stress-free service. The Ministry shall ensure nationwide publicity through media & individual notices for public awareness. Especially, of Aadhar being mandatory for contactless service by the way of implementing agencies.

Services like Driving License (DL) and Certificate of Registration (RC) shall be totally online, without the physical presence at the RTO. Voluntarily one can avail the benefit of contactless service through Aadhar authentication.
Further, reducing the physical presence at the RTO Office and increase the efficiency of the RTO department. – stated the Ministry through Twitter (@MORTHIndia)

The Union Government issued the draft notification to link the Driver’s License (DL) and Certificate of Registration (RC) with a 12-digit unique identity number to be allotted to every Indian citizen. This move supports transitioning some services of the Regional Transportation Office to digital.

Aadhar Authentication shall be mandatory for availing various contactless services on the portal for an individual. However, new Aadhar applicants shall be required to provide an “Enrolment ID slip” to avail the benefits of contactless service.
Considering the social distancing pandemic guidelines issued by the government. Further, the move of digitizing the RTO services turns to be a boon. Especially, to minimize large queues or gathering at the RTO for any said services like the driver’s license.

Gazette Link: https://morth.nic.in/Motor-Vehicle-Legislation
Notification No: S.O. 1026(E)
Date: 03.03.2021