News India Live, Digital Desk: Driving license… one of the most important documents kept in our purse. Driving without it is illegal and can result in a heavy fine if caught. But imagine, what will happen if your purse falls somewhere or your driving license (DL) is stolen? Thinking of this, long queues at RTO, trips to brokers and a lot of paperwork start coming to mind. But wait! Now times have changed. In this era of ‘Digital India’, there is no need for you to get into all these hassles. Now you can apply for your duplicate driving license online sitting at home. So, let us know about both the online and offline processes of getting a duplicate DL. When is the need for a duplicate DL? Mainly in these situations you have to apply for a duplicate license: When your license is lost or stolen. When the license is very old, dirty or mutilated, and it is difficult to read the information on it. When the license Has been damaged by fire or water. The easiest way to apply online (Step-by-Step) This process is very simple. Just follow the steps given below: Visit the ‘Parivahan’ website: First of all, visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, parivahan.gov.in. Select ‘Online Services’: On the homepage, you will see the tab of ‘Online Services’. Click on it and then select ‘Driving License Services’. Select your state: Now you have to select your state. Click on ‘Apply for Duplicate DL’: Now in the page that opens, you will see the option of ‘Apply for Duplicate DL’. Click on it and proceed. Fill the details and submit the form: Now you have to fill the information like your driving license number and date of birth. After this a form will open, fill it carefully and scan and upload the required documents. Pay Fees Online: After filling the form, you will have to pay the prescribed fee online. Take a print of the receipt: After successful payment, you will get a receipt. Don’t forget to take its printout. This will be the proof for your further process. What documents will be required? Copy of FIR in case of loss or theft of license. Application form LLD. Photocopy of original driving license (if any). Proof of identity and address (Aadhar card, Voter ID etc.). Passport size photo. What is the offline process? If you are not comfortable with the online process, you can also apply the old way. For this, you will have to go to the RTO office of your area with hard copies of all the documents mentioned above. There you have to fill a form, submit it along with the documents and pay the fees. However, the online process can save you a lot of time and effort. So the next time you lose your license, instead of panicking, adopt this ‘smart’ method.