Driving licence tracking follows your smart-card DL from the RTO to your doorstep. In most states the printed licence is dispatched by Speed Post, and the driving licence tracking number appears on the Parivahan portal and in an SMS once it leaves the printing facility. Here is how to find it and read the delivery status.
How to Track Your Driving Licence in 3 Steps
- Find your tracking number — on the Parivahan Sarthi portal under your application status, or in the dispatch SMS from the RTO. It is a 13-character Speed Post number starting with EE.
- Enter it in a tracking tool — the tracker at the top of this site’s homepage, or the official India Post Track & Trace service.
- Read the status — Item Booked → In Transit → Out for Delivery → Item Delivered is the normal journey from the printing press to you.
Where to Find Your Driving Licence Tracking Number
Parivahan portal
Visit parivahan.gov.in, open Driving Licence Related Services, select your state, and check Application Status with your application number and date of birth. Once dispatched, the Speed Post consignment number is shown against your application.
SMS from the RTO
Most RTOs send an SMS to your registered mobile number when the licence is dispatched, including the tracking number. Search your messages for “Speed Post” or “dispatched” if you missed it.
The RTO itself
If the portal shows no number after two weeks, contact the RTO that issued the licence with your application number — dispatch is sometimes batched and the portal updates late.
Driving Licence Delivery Time
- Printing: usually 5–10 working days after your test is approved and the licence is generated.
- Dispatch: Speed Post numbers appear 2–3 days after printing.
- Transit: 2–3 days to metros, up to a week for remote areas.
- Total: most applicants receive the smart card within 20–30 days of passing the test.
DL Not Delivered? Here’s What to Do
- Status shows “Delivery Attempted” — collect it from the delivery post office with ID proof; a second attempt is usually made the next working day.
- Address problems — the DL goes to the address on your application. If you moved, you must apply for a change of address; articles are not forwarded.
- No dispatch after 30 days — raise a grievance on the Parivahan portal and check with the RTO whether printing is pending.
- Use the digital DL meanwhile — the mParivahan app and DigiLocker versions are legally valid for driving and checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I track my driving licence with Speed Post?
Get the 13-character tracking number from the Parivahan application-status page or the RTO’s dispatch SMS, then enter it in any India Post tracking tool.
How long does a driving licence take to arrive by post?
Typically 20–30 days from passing the test, including printing, dispatch and Speed Post transit.
What if my driving licence tracking number is not found?
Wait 24–48 hours after dispatch — newly booked articles take time to enter the system. If it still fails, recheck the number for typos.
Can someone else collect my driving licence?
A family member at the same address can usually accept it. For OTP-secured deliveries, the OTP is sent to your registered mobile number.
Keep your driving licence tracking number safe until the card is in your hands — you will need it if the parcel is delayed or returned to the RTO.
Driving licence tracking also helps you spot address problems early: if the status shows “Delivery Attempted” while you were away, you can collect the licence from the post office before it is sent back.
Most applicants only need driving licence tracking for a week or two, but keeping the number until delivery is confirmed avoids a repeat visit to the RTO.
Save the dispatch SMS as well, since RTO helplines usually ask for the application number and the driving licence tracking number together. For step-by-step help reading Speed Post statuses, see our tracking guide.
Last verified: 16 October 2026. Confirm dispatch details on the Parivahan portal.