Last updated: 2 October 2026
Quick Answer: You do a driving licence mobile number update online on Sarathi, Parivahan's licence portal, through its Mobile Number Update option. Enter your DL number, date of birth and the state of your last licence transaction, then confirm the new number with an OTP. If the online check fails, your Regional Transport Office (RTO) can make the change.
A mobile number update in your driving licence (DL) doesn't need an RTO visit in most cases. Sarathi is the licence portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), and it asks for the state where your licence was last issued, renewed or changed, not where you live now.
At a glance: DL mobile number update
| Detail | What applies |
|---|---|
| Where | Sarathi (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), Others menu, Mobile Number Update |
| You need | DL number, date of birth, state of your last licence transaction, the new phone |
| With Aadhaar | e-KYC route: the new number must match your Aadhaar-registered mobile |
| Without Aadhaar | OTP route where your state allows it; otherwise your RTO |
| Fee | No separate line in Parivahan's fee table; ₹200 if the RTO books it as a change of particulars |
| Status | Re-check on the Sarathi form, or Application Status for an RTO request |
| Deadline | None in Parivahan's own notice |
Changing the number itself is a short OTP step you do on Sarathi. If you also want your licence linked with Aadhaar, Jaagruk Bharat's team can help through the "Get it done for you" box further down.
Why is the transport department asking DL holders to update their mobile number?
The push for a driving licence mobile number update comes from Parivahan, which wants licence records complete, accurate and up to date. Its mobile number notice on parivahan.gov.in urges every licence holder and vehicle owner to check the number on Sarathi and Vahan.
The notice says you can now change it online without visiting the RTO, and it links two forms: Sarathi for your licence and Vahan for your vehicle. This Parivahan mobile number update drive sets no deadline and doesn't mention suspending licences.
The reason to act is practical. Sarathi confirms licence services with an OTP to the number on your record, so a driving licence mobile number change keeps renewals and duplicates in your hands.
How do you change your licence mobile number on Sarathi with an Aadhaar OTP?
A Sarathi mobile number update runs on the official Sarathi Mobile Number Update form: you enter your licence details, add the new number and confirm it with an OTP that Sarathi sends to that new number.
- Open Sarathi, select your state and choose Mobile Number Update from the Others menu.
- Pick Driving Licence if Sarathi asks for the licence type.
- Enter your DL number, date of birth and the DL holder's last transaction state, then the captcha. Some states also ask for the licence issue date.
- Check the licence holder details Sarathi shows and click Proceed.
- Type the new mobile number twice and give a short reason for the change, up to 100 characters.
- Enter the OTP and click Verify.
Where your state uses Aadhaar e-KYC for this service, the new number must be your Aadhaar-registered mobile. Sarathi rejects any other number with a message that the two must match. So if you want to update your driving licence mobile number online to a new SIM, update Aadhaar first.
Get it done for you
Jaagruk Bharat doesn't change the mobile number on your licence; you do that yourself with the OTP steps above. What the team can help with is linking your driving licence with Aadhaar:
- You share your licence and Aadhaar details over WhatsApp.
- The team fills in the DL–Aadhaar linking form and uploads your documents.
- You see the price breakdown before you pay.
Link your driving licence with Aadhaar online through Jaagruk Bharat
Your state transport department updates licence records on Sarathi; Jaagruk Bharat only assists, as a private facilitator.
How do you update it without Aadhaar?
You often don't need Aadhaar for this at all. The public Sarathi form that Parivahan's notice links asks only for your licence details and an OTP. So a driving licence mobile number update without Aadhaar card works wherever your state hasn't switched on e-KYC.
If your state insists on Aadhaar, or you can't receive the OTP, go to your RTO, because there's no online route without an OTP. Carry your original licence and supporting documents. Parivahan's FAQ sends contact changes it can't handle online, such as email, to your transport office.
If Sarathi can't find your licence at all, the record hasn't been moved onto the portal yet. Your RTO has to enter it first, as our guide on checking and converting an old licence to a smart card explains.
How do you check whether your DL mobile number is updated?
Open the Sarathi Mobile Number Update form again and enter the same number. If it's already on your record, Sarathi tells you the number already exists for that licence.
That's the quickest driving licence mobile number update status check. If your RTO made the DL mobile number update, use Application Status on Sarathi with your application number and date of birth.
What does the DL mobile number update cost?
A driving licence mobile number update has no separate charge in Parivahan's fee table. Sarathi's online form goes from your licence details to the OTP without a payment step.
If your RTO treats it as a change of particulars, Parivahan's licensing fees and charges page lists ₹200 for changing particulars recorded in a licence. Check the amount on the receipt before you pay. Every other licence charge is in our driving licence fees guide.
Is a Sarathi mobile update the same as linking Aadhaar to your DL?
Partly. To link Aadhaar with your driving licence online, use Sarathi's Aadhaar-authentication option where your state offers it. There's no single "link Aadhaar to DL" button that works the same way in every state.
A mobile update through Aadhaar e-KYC ties your licence record to your Aadhaar mobile, but it isn't a full Aadhaar link. For that, follow our step-by-step guide on how to link Aadhaar with your driving licence, or use the "Get it done for you" box above.
Does your vehicle RC need the new number as well?
Yes, if you own a vehicle. Your registration certificate (RC) sits on Vahan, a separate database, so the Sarathi change doesn't carry across. Parivahan's notice links a separate Vahan form for the RC number.
Once the new number is on your licence, you may want it linked with Aadhaar as well. Jaagruk Bharat's team can help with the DL–Aadhaar link through the "Get it done for you" box above.
