# Traffic Challan in DigiLocker & mParivahan — Complete Guide
India's digital infrastructure means you can check and manage traffic challans without visiting any website on a computer. The DigiLocker and mParivahan apps on your phone have everything.
mParivahan App
Download: Available on Android (Play Store) and iOS (App Store). Free. What it does:- Check challan status by vehicle number or DL
- View RC, insurance, PUC details
- Pay challans in-app
- Verify other vehicles (e.g., before buying a used car)
1. Open mParivahan
2. Tap "Challan" from the main menu
3. Enter vehicle number or DL number
4. View pending challans
5. Tap "Pay" → UPI or card
DigiLocker
Download: Available on Android and iOS. Free. Linked to your Aadhaar. What it does for challans:- Stores your traffic violation notices
- Links to your vehicle's RC, DL, insurance, and PUC
- For some states, challans are pushed directly to DigiLocker
1. Open DigiLocker → "Issued Documents"
2. Look for "Traffic Challan Notice" issued by the respective state traffic police
3. Tap to view — this shows notice details but may redirect to Parivahan for payment
Which Is Better?
mParivahan is better for challan-specific tasks. DigiLocker is better for document storage.
Quick Challan Payment
If the apps feel complex, pay your challan via LearnDrive — enter vehicle number and challan amount, ₹49 service fee, done in 4 hours.
Summary
mParivahan is your best mobile tool for checking and paying challans. DigiLocker stores the documents and notices.