Smart Driving License in Nepal. Everything you need to know.

DoTM, the Department of Transport Management started distributing Smart License since the last of 2015, almost 5 years back. These digital smart licenses incorporate electronic chips that contain information about the driver’s identity somewhat similar to SIM cards.

Scroll to the end of this article to know the driving license number that has been printed and are being distributed.

And similar to the previous traditional types of licenses, the procedure to acquire the license is similar till date. Initially, you have to pass a written test then you will have to pass a trial exam.

Now let’s see the detailed procedure on how to get a driving license in Nepal. what are the procedures? How to fill up an online form to apply for the driving license?

How can I apply online for driving License in Nepal?

• To fill up the online form, Visit the official DOTM website. Have patience if the website takes a long time or shows error. Because most of the time the server is down due to lots of traffic at the same time.

• Click on the new Registration Form on the website.
• Fill up the online form with all the details; here * means compulsory fields and other fields are optional.
• Submit that form after the completion.
• [Note: Fill the Visit location or address of the DoTM office according to your nearest location.]
• Now, you need to save and print the confirmation page to take it to the DoTM office for further process.
• Visit the DoTM office as mentioned on the date on the confirmation page.

Documents required to issue a new driving License in Nepal

• Photocopy of the online registered form
• National identity card (citizenship) 
• Blood group Card/report[Verified by registered medical]
• 10Rs Sticker
• Rs.500 for the written exam fee.

What are the procedures to apply for a new license in the DoTM office?

• Visit the office on your mentioned date.
• You will further need to complete the biometric process and medical check-up at the DoTM office.
• The biometric process means verification of your personal details of your online form according to registered official documents that can be your citizenship. And in addition to that, they will take your digital photo with a webcam, and signature.
• Next, you need to visit another room for the medical checkup.[Dont forget to take the blood group report with you.]
• [Note: Eyes and blood test service will be available near DOTM office]
• Lastly, you will have to pay a fee Rs. 500 to give a written test.
• The routine for the written examination schedule will be on the notice board. Or they might publish it later on their Facebook page.

How can I check the license result online in Nepal?

The DoTM has issued a new online system to inform the people about the results of their driving license test. They also provide information about smart card print status through the SMS.

It has been a relief for many people especially those who have no time to visit the office to check their license status.

With the online system, you can know about the written test result and the print status of your smart license. You can simply do it through an SMS to 33001 which costs you Rs.5

To check results for written tests, you have to simply,

• Open your message box on your mobile.
• Type ‘WT [Application ID number]’ and Send it to 33001.
• After sometimes you will receive an SMS with the results of the Written Test Exam.

To check smart driving license print status, you have to simply,

• Open your message box on your mobile.
• Type ‘LC [Application ID Number]’ and Send it to 33001.
• After sometimes you will receive an SMS with the print status of your smart card license.

How to know if my Smart License is printed after this lockdown?

As per the official notice by DoTM published in 1st of Ashad , only the license number upto the application number 01-06-00622000 has been printed. Other smart licenses are still in the process for printing and you have to wait for the next notice.

Sample Layout for Trial of Driving License in Nepal

FAQ about the Driving License, Results and about the Issues

How can I renew my driving License in Nepal?

You have to follow these procedures to renew your license;

• Visit the nearest DoTM office in your location to renew your license.
• Initially get a driver license renewal slip that costs you Rs.38 in the office.
• Then, attach your expired driver’s license to that slip.
• Now you need to get another slip with a token number. For that, you need to visit the concerned room number in the same office to verify your records and get a printed form with all your personal details.
• Visit another room number and wait for your turn according to the token number. They’ll verify your name, ask you for your mobile number and also take your picture with a webcam, take your bio-metrics, and your digital signature.
• Next, you will have to approach the Medical test boot for color blindness and physical fitness report.
• Now you need to pay a license fee which depends upon the license that you are renewing.
• Now with all these documents go to the final room for verification of the document and pay the fee.
• After the fee payment, you will be provided with a printed form, a pink slip, and a green slip, where you have to check whether all your information presented in the form is correct.
• The process is finished. Keep the voucher safe and you can check the status online to know whether your license is ready or not.

Driving License Printed and Distributed Now

Last Updated on : 3rd July, 2020