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You need to renew your driving license in Nepal every 5 years and it can be done through any Transport Management office.

Even though there are only a few steps to license renewal in Nepal, it almost takes 2 to 3 hours.

As offices are closed on weekends and so is the DOTM Nepal most of us need to take half a day or take leave from work just to renew our license.

This is also one of the main reasons why people get fined and have to pay late renewal fees.

Service	Driving License Renewal in Nepal
Issued By	Department of Transport Management
Validity	5 Years
Renewal Fee	Rs 1500
Fine After	90 days or more
Payment Methods	Cash
Application Mode	Offline
Official website	https://www.dotm.gov.np/

To renew your driving license in Nepal you will need to visit the Department of Transport Management office and follow the process below.

1. Receive token and EDL print
2. Provide Biometrics
3. Pass medical checkup
4. Calculate your fees
5. Payment
6. Receive receipt (Wait for license print)

As you already know Nepal has started implementing smart driving licenses including an option to upgrade for existing license holders.

This has hugely impacted DOTM’s printing and distribution timing, some are still waiting for their license after a year, so you might have to wait a little longer to receive your driver’s license.

But you will receive a receipt that can be used as a replacement until you receive your original renewed license.

Documents required to renew a driving license are

1. Citizenship original and photocopy
2. License original and photocopy

Step-by-Step Guide process to renew License in Nepal 2023

1. Receive token and EDL print

The first step is to take a token number for your license renewal, this is the waiting list. And receive your EDL print (license information) from room 101.

The room number might be different for different cities and offices.

2. Provide Biometrics

The second step is to give or verify your digital biometrics, if you have given your biometrics to DOTM then they will verify your digital fingerprint and if your information matches. You will be sent to the next step.

3. Medical checkup

The third step is to pass your medical, which is usually an eyesight and color blindness test. They will check if you can see properly or not.

If you fail this test then you might need to wear glasses and come back later.

4. Calculate your license fees

The fourth step is to calculate how much you need to pay to renew your license. This depends on your license type and if you are paying on time or not.

If you have to pay for renewal before 90 days of expiry then you do not have to pay a fine but if this exceeds then you will be fined. Check the table below for fines and fees.

5. Payment

The fifth step is to pay your fees, you need to fill out a bank voucher and deposit it.

6. Receive a receipt

After paying you need to wait for the receipt. After it is ready they will call you by name and give it to you.

You will receive two receipts. One is payment and the other (Pink) can be used as a license.

After this, you can go home, and to check your license print status you can check their official website.

About License Renewal fees in Nepal

The Department of Transport Management charges renewal fees to all Nepalese license holders after the expiry date.

As of 2023 Driving license renewal charges in Nepal start from Rs 1500 for two-wheelers, 2000 for small vehicles such as Cars and Jeeps, 2500 for heavy vehicles, and the highest will be Rs 3000.

These renewal fees are divided into categories of vehicles see the image below for more information.

How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?