Digi Yatra Accepts Driving Licence as Verified Digital Identity — What Families Need to Know

What this change means for families

Digi Yatra accepting driving licences as a verified digital identity lets parents use an officially issued DL stored digitally (for example via DigiLocker or mParivahan) to complete identity verification for boarding. For families, this can reduce queue times at check-in and allow eligible travellers to use biometric or QR-enabled e-gates at participating airports. It does not remove the need for valid, government-issued identification — rather, it offers a digital, verifiable option that many adults already carry.

How to add your driving licence to Digi Yatra

1. Open the Digi Yatra app or the airline app that supports Digi Yatra and sign in or register with your mobile number. 2. Choose "Add ID" or "Manage Identity" and select "Driving Licence" as the type. 3. Link your licence using DigiLocker or Parivahan credentials if prompted; follow the secure authentication flow to fetch and verify your DL details. 4. Once verified, the Digi Yatra profile will show a confirmed ID status and generate a QR code or token you can use at the airport. 5. Check your boarding airline and destination airport for Digi Yatra support and any additional steps (some airlines require you to select the linked ID during check-in).

Tips for travelling with children and minors

For children, rules vary: infants and young children often travel on the parent's booking but may still need proof of age or identity depending on the airline. Minors (typically under 18) usually cannot present an adult's driving licence as their own identity. Carry a child's birth certificate, school ID, passport, or another government-issued document as required by the airline. If you plan to use Digi Yatra for the whole family, check whether each passenger’s ID can be linked separately; some airports allow caregivers to accompany minors through e-gates but will request supporting documents at boarding.

Practical benefits and precautions

Benefits include faster verification, reduced physical document handling, and smoother transit through contactless e-gates at participating airports. Precautions: always carry a physical copy or offline screenshot of your DL and a second ID like Aadhaar or passport as a backup, since system outages, mismatched details, or airport-specific rules may require manual verification. Protect your Digi Yatra profile with a strong phone lock and keep DigiLocker or Parivahan credentials secure. Before travel, confirm with your airline and departure airport which digital IDs are accepted, and arrive early if you need assistance linking IDs or resolving verification issues.