LUCKNOW, April 30 -- The transport department in Uttar Pradesh has introduced an online facility to correct the date of birth (DOB) on driving licences, bringing relief to applicants facing issues due to mismatched records.

Under the new order, residents can apply for corrections through the Sarathi portal without visiting the ARTO office at the initial stage. The decision follows complaints that incorrect birth dates on driving licences were causing problems during document verification for banking, travel and other official purposes. The number of affected applicants is yet to be determined.

Officials said the correction will be allowed only after submitting one of three approved documents: a certificate from a recognised institution,...