In This Post:
– Getting a Driving License Online in Karachi
– Getting a Driving License Online in Lahore
– Getting a Driving License Online in Islamabad
The traditional way of getting an online driving license can be quite the hassle. You have to wait in long queues for your turn, submit your documents and then revisit the office to obtain your driving license once it is ready. But ever since the digital revolution has taken over and things have changed for the better, most of the systems are now updated, providing ease and comfort to the citizens. You can now easily apply, verify and check your driving license online in Pakistan. To help you get acquainted with the online system, we will take you through the process in more detail in this blog.
So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Obtaining a Driving License in Pakistan
The presence of an online system has made it quite easy to apply for a driving license in Pakistan. However, if you are not familiar with the stepwise process, we are here to help you out. Take a look at how you can apply for an online driving license in the major cities of Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
How to Apply and Check Your Driving License Online in Karachi
One of the first things to do in getting a driving license in Karachi is to visit the office and get your token number. To avoid long queues this step can easily be avoided if you visit the website of Driving License Sindh (DLS) and get a pre-appointment token number. This will save your precious time. After taking the appointment token, the applicant has to appear in person at the relevant branch office with their computerised CNICs.
Once the registration is done, you then have to fill out the application form and then go for a medical test to confirm whether you are fit to apply for a driving license or not. You can also take advantage of the online system and download the application forms from the website.
Moreover, you can also verify your driving license online by visiting the online verification section of the institution of Driving License Sindh’s website.
You can even download the app introduced by the Driving License Authority in Sindh that allows people to access a lot of necessary options through their smartphones. These include license verification, application enquiry, their license status and history, details about driving theory tests and the relevant information regarding all license centres in Karachi and in overall Sindh. The applicants of driver’s license also receive updates and alerts regarding the process through SMS service.
How to Apply and Check Online Driving License in Islamabad
In order to get a driving license in Islamabad, you need to visit the Islamabad Traffic Police office and bring along the following documents. Remember, every driver must complete a 6-week training period before they could get a permanent driving license in Islamabad.
- Original CNIC (Your permanent or temporary address should be of Islamabad)
- Photocopy of your CNIC
- Make sure a registered medical practitioner fills the Medical Fitness Certificate or Form B, which you can download from the ITP website. You must also place a passport size photograph on this form.
You can also verify and check online driving license by following these instructions:
- There is a tab on the Islamabad Traffic Police website stating Verification of Driving License. Click on it
- Please keep your original Driving License with you while verifying
- Fill all the information correctly
- Do not autotype dates rather select it from the calendar
- In case of any error or problem email at info@islamabadtrafficpolice.gov.pk
- If the online system gives any error try again after an hour
- All queries are handled online during working hours from Monday to Friday between 9AM to 5PM
- If you submit the applications during public holidays or weekends, it will be entertained the next working day
How to Apply and Check Online Driving License in Lahore
If you live in the City of Gardens and are looking to apply for a driving license in Lahore, then follow these steps:
Visit the Driving License Information Management System (DLIMS) website and click on the Apply Now button, appearing on the home page. Check out the documents you need to take with you when visiting the driving license centre. You need to be 18 years or older in order to apply for a learner’s permit in Lahore.
DOCUMENTS FOR LEARNER’S LICENSE
- A copy of National Identity Card
- A Ticket of Rs.60 from any post office.
- Get a code book of traffic rules & regulation from Traffic Police Office
- A medical certificate from any authorized medical practitioner
For a permanent driving license, you need the following documents.
DOCUMENTS FOR PERMANENT LICENSE
- Original learner’s permit of at least 6 weeks
- Application form available on DLIMS
- Medical certificate
- 3 passport size recent attested photographs
- An attested copy of CNIC
- Paste a ticket of mentioned fee on license document
FEES FOR A PERMANENT DRIVING LICENSE
- The driving test fee for a motorcycle is PKR 50 and the issuance fees of a driving license for a period of 5 years is PKR 500. This makes it a total of PKR 550 fees for getting a permanent license for motorcycle.
- The driving test fee for a car is a bit high i.e. PKR 150 and the issuance fee of a driving license for a period of 5 years is PKR 750, which means the total fees of getting a driving license for a car is PKR 900
In a first, a digital driving license system has been introduced in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board and Police Officer Rawalpindi by issuing licenses based on CNICs and bank challans instead of submitting the above-mentioned documents. This will facilitate the residents in getting their licenses on time without spending hours in long queues.
You can also track your driving license through DLIMS by entering your CNIC without dashes. It functions the same way as when you use a delivery service and track your parcel’s delivery. It will not give you the location but will give you an idea whether the parcel is ready for delivery or not. All you have to do is track your driving license by entering your CNIC without any dashes. When you click on the Track button, you will see the results in no time.
You can even verify and check status for online driving license by adding your CNIC on the portal. There is a captcha as well which you need to write down. Complete information regarding the entered CNIC will be provided with the click of a button. You will get the issuance date of the driving license. You will also find whether the driving license is valid or not and its date of expiry. This is how checking a driving license online can be done.
So, this wraps our piece on checking online driving licenses in Pakistan. You can also take a look at our detailed post on verifying vehicle ownership in Pakistan, if you are planning to buy any used car. Don’t forget to write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you. Subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. Stay tuned to the Zameen Blog, the best real estate blog in Pakistan.
