{"id":27,"date":"2019-09-17T08:16:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T02:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abhashstempblog.wordpress.com\/2019\/09\/17\/the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T17:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T11:55:12","slug":"the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"A Unified Driving Licence format in India: why was it important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>[Published September 17, 2019 Last Updated June 6, 2022]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three years ago, India introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/driving-licences-registration-certificates-to-be-uniform-nationwide\/story-UKOf89E4xTn1HVS18s8AuK.html\">unified driving licence format throughout different states<\/a>. No more trying to convince a cop that your licence is a valid one while on a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is tough and has happened to everyone who has been on a road trip in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I had to convince a popular self-drive car rental service that the driving licence I have is valid and was issued in Delhi before the authorities changed it to a different format. It took me half an hour and multiple phone calls to the customer care to resolve this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem was resolved with a unified format. The Indian government realised that the driving licence formats varied vastly in different regions of India, even though the licence issued is valid throughout India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative was coupled with the efforts to have a central repository of the driver\u2019s information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1_nh0hWxWYe-LHkWx7L3jIg-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"pure-lazyload wp-image-508835\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1_nh0hWxWYe-LHkWx7L3jIg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1_nh0hWxWYe-LHkWx7L3jIg-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, 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https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1_nh0hWxWYe-LHkWx7L3jIg-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de96890096e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india\/#The_Future_It_Guarantees\" >The Future It Guarantees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india\/#About_SpringVerify\" >About SpringVerify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/the-need-for-a-unified-driving-license-format-in-india\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_the_new_driving_licence_format_addresses\"><\/span><strong>Problems the <\/strong><strong>new driving licence format<\/strong><strong> addresses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unified drivers licence formats for all states builds to a quicker verification by the authorities and helps in easy identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unified driving licence format helps in reducing the forgery of the document and introduces a layer of security. It also helps in enforcing proper road laws. Imagine getting the driving licence blocked for a rash driving ticket. Digitally, with a central repository, it would be possible anywhere in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now easy to bar people and easier still to credit someone for good driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We like to look at it from an identity perspective. Apart from it being a document that allows you to drive motorised vehicles on a public road, a new driving licence format served as a valid identifier. The introduction of a central system helps in improving an individual\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine the ease it is bringing for the technology companies. The ride-hailing apps and companies struggling with KYC (Know Your Customer) laws would be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/mvr-check-for-employers\/\">identify an individual with an image of their driving licence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_It_Guarantees\"><\/span><strong>The Future It Guarantees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalindia.gov.in\/\">Digital India initiative<\/a> by the Indian Government. Digilocker has helped build a platform where your documents could reside digitally without a physical presence. DigiLocker marked the start of authenticity for every document issued by a government organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018documents\u2019 word in itself is at risk of obsoletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future in India for individual identity identifiers is looking bright with the new format of driving licence. The introduction of Aadhaar marked the first steps towards a digital identity. It is still the most advanced identity system India has seen yet. Driving licence has successfully added a layer to it. Individuals will have their driving histories online and can access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This system marked the start of true digital identity for the future Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unified driving licence format serves a critical purpose in the grand scheme of things. It, coupled with our Aadhaar cards, mark the solidification of the already existing digital identity framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is precisely what the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/ipg-media-lab\/apple-card-the-future-of-personal-finance-f311a0324325\">Apple Card did to Credit Cards<\/a>. It made having credit cards, physical cards, obsolete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not have to carry a card or a document altogether. It has become a reality faster than we thought it would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/contact-us\/?utm_source=SpringVerify+India+Blog&amp;utm_medium=the+need+for+a+unified+driving+license+format+in+india&amp;utm_campaign=SpringVerify+Blog+Conversion\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"pure-lazyload wp-image-508912\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"pure-lazyload wp-image-508912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/29-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_SpringVerify\"><\/span>About SpringVerify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/\"><em>SpringVerify<\/em><\/a><em> is the modern take on the age-old problem of employee verification being costly, tedious, and out of reach of small businesses. We are trying to build a platform where the employee verification process happens seamlessly and with minimal effort required from both the company and the employee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/screenings\/employment-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee verification<\/a> is a must for any business. It is a critical process in ensuring that every employee working with you is faithful and could be trusted. CareerBuilder survey shows that a company stands to lose on average $17000 on a wrong hire. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We have built the platform with blockchain and believe that it will change virtually everything it comes in contact with. Blockchain helps us in building a decentralized&nbsp;system; which keeps all our data secure and immutable.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/us.springverify.com\/background-checks\/driver-and-motor-vehicle\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many digits are in a DL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Driving Licence number is of 16 digits including \u2018-\u2019 or space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the requirements for driving licence in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age Proof (Birth Certificate\/PAN Card\/Passport\/10th Class Marksheet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address Proof (Passport\/Aadhaar Card\/Voter ID)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 Passport size photos for Learner\u2019s licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Passport size for driving licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the 4 types of licence in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learner\u2019s licence- this licence indicates that you are yet to polish your skills to get your permanent driving licence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent licence: this is issued after you pass the driving test. This shows that you\u2019re eligible and well-acknowledged to driving a car.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Driving licence: A licence issued to drivers for driving heavy vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International driving permit: As the name suggests, this licence permits an individual to rent a car and drive in a foreign land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the validity of a driving licence in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The validity of a driving licence is 20 years or up to the age of 50, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We have built the platform with blockchain and believe that it will change virtually everything it comes in contact with. Blockchain helps us in building a decentralized system; which keeps all our data secure and immutable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>[Published September 17, 2019 Last Updated June 6, 2022]<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.springverify.com\/?utm_source=SpringVerify+Blog&amp;utm_medium=whatsapp-kyc-for-recruiters&amp;utm_campaign=SpringVerify+Blog+Conversion\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"pure-lazyload wp-image-508910\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"pure-lazyload wp-image-508910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.in.springverify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-2-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That was all about Driving License, there are plenty of other documents you can use for verification purposes. If you&#8217;re searching for more details around it, here&#8217;s what can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/vaccination-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Vaccination Verification Is A Game-Changer For Your Company?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/permanent-account-number-pan-frauds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/permanent-account-number-pan-frauds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How can Pan Card be misused? And ways to prevent them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/identity-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/identity-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Importance of Identity Check and How It Works<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-aadhaar-masking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-aadhaar-masking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aadhaar masking: Here\u2019s what you need to know about<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/aadhaar-xml-paperless-ekyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Steps to get your Aadhaar XML Paperless e-KYC Done<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/passport-verification-using-mrz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.springverify.com\/blog\/passport-verification-using-mrz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passport Verification Using MRZ &#8211; SpringVerify India Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Published September 17, 2019 Last Updated June 6, 2022] Three years ago, India introduced a unified driving licence format throughout different states. 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