Lost Your Indian Driving Licence Abroad? Here's How to Get a Duplicate from India (2025 Guide)

Living abroad and lost your Indian driving licence? Don’t worry — you don’t need to fly back to India just to get a duplicate. In this guide, we’ll explain how NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) can apply for a duplicate Indian driving licence from anywhere in the world in 2025.

🌍 Who Can Use This Guide?

• NRIs living in USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, or any other country
• Indian citizens temporarily staying abroad
• Foreign citizens holding an Indian driving licence

📌 What You Need Before Applying for Duplicate DL

1. Driving Licence Number or a soft/hard copy of the old DL
2. Indian address proof (as per original DL)
3. A trusted family member or friend in India
4. Notarized Power of Attorney (POA) (optional but recommended)

🧾 Documents Required for Duplicate Driving Licence

• Application Form 2 (automatically generated online)
• FIR or affidavit if DL is lost
• Passport-size photograph
• Address proof (Aadhaar card, passport copy with Indian address)
• Copy of your old or expired DL (if available)
• Notarized affidavit stating licence loss

🖥️ Step-by-Step Process to Apply from Abroad

1. Visit the official portal: https://parivahan.gov.in
2. Select your RTO and go to: Driving Licence → Apply for Duplicate DL
3. Fill in your details, DL number, and upload documents
4. Select your representative in India who can visit RTO (if required)
5. Pay online fees (₹200 approx.) using Indian bank account
6. Book an appointment if the RTO demands physical presence (your representative can visit with POA)

📦 How Will You Receive Your Duplicate DL?

The RTO will dispatch the duplicate driving licence via Indian post. It will be sent to your registered Indian address. Your family/friend can then courier it to your international address.

📘 Real NRI Case Study: John from New York 🇺🇸

John, an Indian citizen working in New York, lost his DL in 2024. He authorized his father in Pune via a notarized POA. His father submitted the application on Parivahan portal and visited the Pune RTO with the necessary documents. Within 10 days, the duplicate DL was delivered to their home in India, and John received it in the US via FedEx.

📄 Sample Power of Attorney (POA) Format

You can download a sample POA here:
👉 Download POA Format (PDF)

(Make sure to notarize it at the Indian Embassy or Consulate)

🔐 Safety Tip:

Always keep a digital copy of your DL on your phone or email. You can also use the Digilocker app to store your Indian DL legally in digital form — accepted by Indian traffic police.

📣 Final Advice

Don’t panic if you lose your Indian driving licence abroad. India’s online RTO systems are much more accessible now in 2025. Just ensure your documents are ready, appoint someone you trust in India, and apply online through Parivahan.

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🧭 Useful Links:

• Parivahan Duplicate DL Page
• Indian Government Portal
• DigiLocker for Digital DL

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