MoRTH requests license holders to update their mobile numbers through Aadhaar authentication.

In a significant stride towards digitisation, the online services for licensing and vehicle-related matters in India now depend on Aadhaar-based One-Time Password (OTP) verification for identity verification. This move aims to reduce the risk of impersonation, as updates are now tied to a Know Your Customer (KYC) verified identity.

If you need to update your mobile number, the process is straightforward. Head over to parivahan.gov.in, choose either Vahan (for Registered Certificate of Vehicle, or RC) or Sarathi (for Driving License, or DL), select "Update Mobile Number", provide basic details, and authenticate via Aadhaar OTP. This ensures that the system can actually reach you, making future licence and vehicle work more likely to stay paperless.

The law now recognises OTP-driven, Aadhaar-authenticated filings, further cementing the digital transformation in the transport sector. It's important to note that the Gazette notification underpinning these online services states that Aadhaar authentication is voluntary for availing these contactless services.

The benefits of this digital upgrade extend beyond just updating mobile numbers. A correct mobile number eases ownership transfer, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and address changes, now recognised under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules through e-authentication rather than physical signatures.

The banner and QR codes for both Vahan and Sarathi portals are live on the Parivahan site, making navigation easy for users. The message you recently received isn't spam; it's part of a larger Digital India upgrade inside transport services, moving everything that can be, online.

In international news, the EU Blue Card in Germany for 2025 has set minimum gross annual salary requirements to attract qualified international workers while maintaining competitive wage standards. For general professions, the minimum gross annual salary is €48,300, while for shortage occupations and entry-level professionals, it's €43,759.80. This move is aimed at attracting qualified international workers, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics.

In conclusion, the Aadhaar-based OTP verification system is streamlining and securing the process of licensing and vehicle-related matters in India, while also paving the way for a more digital future. Meanwhile, the EU Blue Card requirements reflect a global trend towards attracting skilled workers in a competitive job market.

MoRTH requests license holders to update their mobile numbers through Aadhaar authentication.