Securing a Driving Licence (DL) is a crucial requirement for those intending to operate a motor vehicle legally in India. Nevertheless, situations may emerge necessitating a modification of the name on the DL. It could be due to marriage, divorce, or other personal reasons. Occasionally, errors in the license holder's information, such as their name, may occur. However, rectifying these inaccuracies is a simple process.

Change of Name in Driving License in Delhi

In our nation, the alteration of one's name is a lawful process that allows any individual to change their name from the one assigned at birth, for various reasons.

• Incorrect Name in official Record
• Unhappy with names
• Adoption of Child
• Spelling Mistakes
• Change in gender
• Change in religion
• Marriage after Divorce
• Astrology Reasons
• Marriage of widow
• Numerology Reasons
• Divorce
• Marriage

Documents Required for Name Change In Gazette for Major / Minor

• Application Form: Reason for Name change with Duly Signed Application Form with complete details of previous & New Name, Correspondence address with Contact Details
• Photo: 1 Passport Size Photo
• Proof of Address Proof: Electricity Bill or Ration Card or Aadhar Card
• Id Proof: Ration Card or Pan Card or Voters Id or Aadhar Card or Driving Licence or Passport

Documents Required for Name Change In Gazette for Minor

• Application Form: Duly Signed By Minor if possible and parents or Guardians
• Photo: 1 Passport Size Photo
• Age Proof: Birth Certificate
• Address Proof:  Aadhar Card
• ID Proof: School Id or Aadhar Card
• For Minor below 18 years (Mandatory Documents)

Ways To Update Name on a Driving Licence

If you're thinking how to update your name on your driving license, the following outlines the procedures available both online and offline. The digitization of the process has significantly streamlined the accessibility of driving license-related services-

Change the Name on Driving Licence Online

The online procedure offers the convenience of accessing services from your comfort zone -

• Visit the Parivahan website.
• Choose your state to proceed.
• Click on the 'driving license' option and select 'Services on DL.'
• Provide your DL number, date of birth, and captcha when prompted.
• On the following screen, choose your state and RTO and complete the KYC process using OTP.
• Now, select 'change of name in DL' from the available options and enter the captcha to proceed.
• An acknowledgment for the change of name will be displayed.
• Continue by uploading the necessary documents, signature, and photo.

Change the Name on Driving Licence Offline

• Head to the nearest RTO and present your inquiry.
• Adhere to the guidelines provided at the office including the payment of fees at the data entry office.
• You will be required to provide a biometric signature, photographs, and fingerprints.
• Upon completion of the process, you will receive both the receipt and your driver's license delivered to the address you've specified.