Hack of the day: Use digital RC and DL instead of paper copies

'The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day'—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and features within your reach—from government websites to everyday apps. In simple terms, it's simple fixes for smarter living.Carrying paper copies of your registration certificate (RC) and driving licence (DL) can be inconvenient and risky — they can get lost, damaged, or forgotten during travel. A smarter alternative is to use digital versions stored in government-approved apps like DigiLocker or mParivahan. These digital records are legally valid and make it easier to show your documents whenever required. By switching to digital RC and DL, you eliminate the hassle of carrying physical copies and reduce the risk of losing important papers. It also ensures that the documents you present are always up-to-date and verifiable.

How to do it

Important note

Make sure the documents are fetched from the official issuer-linked records, not just uploaded as scanned images. Officially issued digital records are recognized for verification and carry more weight than simple scans.