The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a warning to all driving licence holders to ensure their registered mobile number is up to date. If the number linked to your licence is inactive, incorrect, or not linked at all, you may miss important government messages, including challans, penalty notices, or renewal reminders.
Outdated number may block licence notifications
Missing alerts can delay renewals or lead to suspension
All official communication from transport departments is sent to the mobile number linked with your driving licence. When this number is outdated, the system cannot deliver alerts, and in several states, missing these messages can lead to delayed renewals or even suspension until the issue is resolved.
Update process made easy through Parivahan portal
Verify and update licence contact details
To prevent such problems, the government has urged drivers to verify their contact details through the official Parivahan portal or their respective state transport department websites. The update process takes only a few minutes and requires basic verification using an OTP.
How to update your number:
- Go to parivahan.gov.in or your state transport website.
- Select Update Mobile Number under Driving Licence services.
- Verify your details using an OTP.
- Save the confirmation for your records.
Officials have also advised motorists to help older family members check their licence details, as many still have inactive, outdated, or unlinked mobile numbers linked to their records.
Keeping your driving licence information current ensures that all official alerts reach you on time. It also helps avoid unnecessary fines, renewal delays, or suspension of your licence.
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