Transport Department Mandates Mobile Number Update for Vehicle Registration and Driving License by March 31

The Transport Department has directed to update the mobile number in the vehicle registration certificate and driving license by March 31. The mobile number should be linked to Aadhaar. After this, if the number is not updated…

The Transport Department has directed to update the mobile number registered in the Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) and Driving License (DL) by March 31. This mobile number should be linked to Aadhaar. After March 31, the department will charge a fine if the Aadhaar linked mobile number is not updated. Even then, if the mobile number is not updated, the vehicle’s registration number will be cancelled.

It has been told that insurance, pollution and fitness certificates of vehicles of those whose mobile number is not updated on RC will not be issued. Under this decision, necessary changes will be made in the vehicle software so that pollution and fitness certificates can be issued only after the mobile number is updated.

2.13 lakh mobile numbers not tagged in Muzaffarpur:

In a letter issued by the Transport Department, it has been stated that it has been made mandatory for all vehicle owners of the state to update their Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers to avail the benefits of contactless services. In Muzaffarpur, 2.13 lakh vehicle owners have not yet tagged their Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers with the RC. Only 13 days are left for them now.

24 lakh mobile numbers are not updated in the state:

In the departmental review, it has been found that from the year 2014 to 2025, about 24 lakh vehicle owners in the state including Muzaffarpur have not updated their mobile numbers linked to Aadhaar. Due to this, they are unable to take advantage of contactless services. To update the mobile number, the mobile number linked to Aadhaar will have to be given. The update facility is available on the Transport Service Portal.

Information regarding e-challan is not available:

Due to the mobile number registered in the RC and DL not being updated, there is a problem in identifying the vehicle owner or driver in case of an accident or other adverse situation. Along with this, the information of e-challan issued for violation of traffic rules is also not received on their mobile.

How to update your mobile number:

Step 1 – vahan.parivahan.gov/vahaneservice

Step 2 – Select your respective district and proceed

Step 3 – Select the option to update mobile number (Aadhaar based)

Step 4 – Then enter the vehicle registration number, chassis number, engine number, registration date and fitness valid date

Step 5: Enter the Aadhaar number, then enter the name as per Aadhaar and enter the mobile number linked with Aadhaar. After this, a message regarding updating of mobile number will be sent to your mobile.

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