Independent guide only. GaadiInfo (gaadiinfo.com) is a private platform and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the Government of India's Parivahan Sewa portal (parivahan.gov.in). For official government services, visit parivahan.gov.in directly.
Parivahan Sewa — All Vehicle Services Explained
Parivahan Sewa is India's government portal for all vehicle and transport services. This guide explains every sub-portal - VAHAN, Sarathi, eChallan, mParivahan and FASTag - and how to use them.
Updated May 2026
35 Cr+
Registered vehicles
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Major sub-portals
All states
National coverage
What is Parivahan Sewa?
Parivahan Sewa is the official vehicle and transport services portal launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India. It is accessible at parivahan.gov.in and serves as the single digital gateway for all transport-related citizen services across India.
The platform integrates the national vehicle registration database (VAHAN), the driving licence management system (Sarathi), online traffic fine management (eChallan), and the national FASTag ecosystem. All 36 states and union territories are connected to Parivahan - making it the most comprehensive vehicle services database in India.
Before Parivahan, vehicle services were state-specific and required physical visits to RTOs. Parivahan digitised the entire ecosystem: an officer in Rajasthan can instantly see the RC record of a vehicle registered in Tamil Nadu, and citizens can check their own vehicle details from anywhere in India.
Parivahan's Sub-Portals
VAHAN 4.0
vahan.parivahan.gov.in
Vehicle registration database - RC details, owner lookup, insurance, fitness
Sarathi Parivahan
sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
Driving licence services - new DL, renewal, status check, learner's licence
eChallan
echallan.parivahan.gov.in
Traffic fine check and payment - by vehicle number or DL number
mParivahan App
mparivahan.gov.in
Official mobile app - digital RC, DL, vehicle search, eChallan
NETC FASTag
netc.npci.org.in
National Electronic Toll Collection - FASTag account, balance, transactions
Services Available on Parivahan
VAHAN - Vehicle Registration
Check RC details, vehicle owner name, insurance status, fitness certificate and registration history for any vehicle in India.
Check RC Details FreeeChallan - Traffic Fine Payment
Check pending traffic challans by vehicle number or driving licence, and pay fines online through the Parivahan eChallan portal.
Check & Pay ChallanSarathi - Driving Licence Services
Apply for a new driving licence, renew an existing one, check DL status, or apply for a learner's licence through the Sarathi sub-portal.
DL Guide & Practice TestFASTag - Toll Payment
FASTag recharge, KYC completion, balance check, and toll transaction history are all managed through the Parivahan / NETC FASTag ecosystem.
Recharge FASTagmParivahan - Mobile App
The official mParivahan Android and iOS app brings key Parivahan services to your phone - digital RC, DL, vehicle search, eChallan and more.
mParivahan App GuideVehicle Insurance & PUC
While insurance is issued by private companies, Parivahan's VAHAN database tracks insurance expiry, PUC validity and fitness certificate for all registered vehicles.
Check Insurance & PUCHow to Use Parivahan for Vehicle Details
Go to the official portal
Visit parivahan.gov.in in your browser. The portal works on desktop and mobile. Do not use third-party websites that mimic the government URL.
Select the right sub-portal
For vehicle RC details: choose 'Online Service' → 'Vehicle Related Services'. For DL services: choose 'Sarathi'. For challans: choose 'eChallan'. For mParivahan: download the official app from the Play Store or App Store.
Enter your vehicle number or DL number
For RC/owner details: enter your vehicle registration number (e.g. MH01AB1234), select your state, and solve the CAPTCHA. For challans: enter vehicle number or DL number and your date of birth.
View and download results
RC details, challan status and DL information are displayed on-screen. Some services allow PDF download. Login with your mobile number unlocks additional features like digital RC storage.
Parivahan.gov.in vs GaadiInfo.com
| Feature | parivahan.gov.in | gaadiinfo.com |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Government of India | Private company |
| RC / Vehicle lookup | Yes (with CAPTCHA) | Yes (no CAPTCHA) |
| eChallan check | Yes | Yes |
| Pay challan online | Yes | Yes |
| Apply for DL | Yes | No (links to govt) |
| Digital RC storage | Yes (via mParivahan) | No |
| Car insurance quotes | No | Yes |
| FASTag recharge | Via NETC portal | Yes |
| Car / bike prices | No | Yes |
| PUC guide | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tools & Guides
Check RC & Owner Details
Free vehicle lookup from VAHAN database
Check & Pay eChallan
Find pending challans by vehicle number
mParivahan App Guide
Features, download, and how to use
VAHAN Vehicle Details Guide
How to check vehicle details on VAHAN
Driving Licence India Guide
Sarathi Parivahan - DL apply, renew, status
RC Details India Guide
What is RC, how to check, duplicate RC
Traffic Challan Guide
How challans work, fines, how to contest
RTO Office Details
Find your nearest RTO with contact info
This is an independent informational guide. GaadiInfo.com is a private platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), or the official parivahan.gov.in portal. For official government services, visit parivahan.gov.in. Information sourced from official government portals and MoRTH publications. Details may change - verify at source before acting.