Simple Process to Link Driving License to DigiLocker

Before we understand how we can link our DL to a DigiLocker, we need to understand what DigiLocker means. Under the Digital India initiative, the Indian Government introduced DigiLocker. The citizens can use DigiLocker and it can be used to save essential documents over the cloud which is managed by the DigiLocker. It was introduced to minimize the clutter created due to the storage of documents in physical form. After the users register with DigiLocker, they're provided with 1 GB storage space to save all the essential documents in the cloud.

Benefits of Using DigiLocker

• No need to carry your DL everywhere.

• You don't have to remember your DL number. You can acquire any information linked with your DL online.

• If you're applying for any documents such as PAN or Voter ID, the authorities can access the DIgiLocker to access all the information linked with your DL.

• Just like physical DL, DigiLocker can also be verified. An officer can scan the QR code on the mobile app to verify any document.

How Can I Link Driving License to a DigiLocker?

• Visit the official DigiLocker website.

• You will be required to sign up. If you haven't registered with DigiLocker, then you must sign up first.

• You must remember that you can't sign in to DigiLocker if you don't have an Aadhar Card.

• After approving the details provided, you'll be signed in.

• Navigate to 'Issued Documents'  on the left side of the screen.

• Select Pull Documents.

• Select 'Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways' under the partner's name.

• Select Driving License in Document Type.

• Provide the necessary details linked with you such as your name, address, DL Number, date of birth.

• Click on Get Document.

• The system will fetch your DL automatically.

• Now, the document will be saved on your device and you can access it anytime you want to.

You can show the digital copy of your DL for any purposes. All the government departments can request your documents through online mode if they need it for administrative purposes. Since your driving license is transferred to the concerned authorities online, it saves a lot of time!