If you have the registration number,
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fifth step is to pay your fees, you need to fill out a bank voucher and deposit it.
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.
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.
The validity of your license in Nepal is of 5 years only and if you want to keep using it then you need to renew it accordingly.
If you fail to renew your license on time then you will have to pay a fine as high as 500% plus your actual renewal fees.
If you fail to renew your license within 90 days of expiry, you will be charged 100% until the first year and will keep on adding 100% as the year passes by.
How much is the fine for an expired license in Nepal?
You need to pay a fine of 100% to 500% in Nepal if you fail to renew your license on time.
After how many months will I have to pay fines for an expired license in Nepal?
The Department of Transport Management starts charging fines for driver’s licenses after 3 months or 90 days of their expiry.
The entry fee for renewing a license in Nepal is Rs 1500, excluding other charges such as photocopies, photos, stamps, and application charges.
The cost of renewal depends on what type of license you own such as Bike, Car, and Big vehicle.
If your license is expired, then you cannot drive in public spaces. Unless you renew your license and pay the government the renewal fee. Also if you are caught driving without a license then you will be fined and might get other punishments as well.
Visit DOTM and follow the steps below to renew a license in Nepal.
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)
Yes, you can renew your driving license online, visit the DOTM’s official website dotm.gov.np for more information and the application process.
You can renew your license from The Department of Transport Management office in Kathmandu.
You can renew your Driving license from DOTM which is located in the Transport Management Office: Driving License, Prithivi Chowk, Pokhara
You have 3 months or 90 days after your license expires, after this period you will be fined 100% for the first year.
In Nepal, the maximum validity of a Driving License in Nepal is of 5 years.
Documents you need to renew your license in Nepal are a citizenship certificate, an expired driving license, and photographs.
Yes, you can renew your driving license early in Nepal.
It is easy to check the status of your license, you can check it on your driver’s license. It has all the information including the expiry date.
You can renew your driving license as usual but as it has exceeded more than 90 days, you will be charged a 100% fine for it.
The first eight months of Nepal’s fiscal year 2079/80’s foreign trade statistics have been released. According to government data released on Wednesday, Nepal’s trade deficit fell by 17.86 percent to Rs. 9.53 Kharba from Rs. 11.60 Kharba the previous year.
The trade deficit is the amount by which a country’s imports cost more than its exports.
One of the major causes of the national economy’s downturn is the trade deficit. Nepal has been experiencing an imbalance in import and export factors.
An initial public offering is the process by which a privately held company becomes a publicly traded company by selling its stock to the general public (IPO). An IPO allows a company to raise funds by selling ownership stakes to a diverse group of investors. It is a method for businesses to obtain public funding in order to support operations or grow.
A company that wants to go public typically hires an investment bank to handle the IPO. The investment bank and the company will work together to determine the appropriate stock price and quantity to be distributed. Following that, the company will file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) detailing its finances and other information.
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited reported a net profit of Rs. 4.63 crores for the fiscal year 2079/2080’s second quarter. The company’s net profit fell by 62.83% in the second quarter.
In this quarter, the company’s paid-up capital was Rs. 7 Arba, while its reserve and surplus were Rs. 17.7 Crores.
This quarter, the company earned Rs. 8.52 crores from investments, loans, and other sources.
According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.
The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector
Salt Trading Corporation Limited (STC) has released its second-quarter report for fiscal year 2079/2080, which shows a 47.39% increase in net profit. The company’s net profit increased to Rs. 1.88 crores in Q2, 2079/2080 from Rs. 1.27 crores in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.
The company’s sales revenue (revenue from operations) fell by 1.63% in the second quarter to Rs. 3.45 Arba, down from Rs. 3.51 Arba in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. In contrast, the company’s other income has decreased to Rs. 1.7 Crores from Rs. 3.7 Crores during the same period last year.
The deadline for claiming dividends proposed by Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DDBL) and Support Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBS) is today (SMB).
The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DDBL) has been scheduled for Falgun 30, 2079. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Seven Stars in Sauraha, Chitwan.
On Falgun 14, 2079, Infinity Laghubitta held its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2078–2079 under the direction of its chairman, Mr. Bala Ram Bista.
The AGM has approved the board’s request to distribute 20% bonus shares worth Rs 8.29 crore to its shareholders from the profit it had generated in the prior fiscal year, in addition to the usual financial reports.
According to a press release, the AGM also featured a leadership symposium for the firm’s staff, and the company also recognized its top performers.
AGM approval of the merger with Sagarmatha Insurance and the proposal of 6.99% bonus shares and 0.3679% cash dividend for taxation purposes are both mentioned in the media release in addition to the usual financial reporting.
According to the press release, the AGM authorized the board to carry out all merger-related responsibilities and approved the merged company’s name, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company.
The business reportedly recognized its employees who have worked there for more than ten years in a statement to the media.
Sabaiko Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SABSL) has scheduled its 6th Annual General Meeting on the 26th of Falgun, 2079. The conference would begin at 10 a.m. that day at the Marsyangdi River View Resort in Bandipur.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve an 18.95% dividend of Rs. 5.11 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. On March 11, the board of directors resolved to disburse the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 27 crores. Tax-free bonus shares of 18% and a cash dividend of 0.95% have been suggested. Thus, the bonus shares are worth little more than Rs. 4.86 crores, and the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25.57 lakhs.
There is also a plan to approve the auditor’s report containing PL statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports for fiscal year 2078/79 and select an auditor for fiscal year 2079/80. During the meeting, the proposal to provide the Board of Directors authority to monitor any company-related merger or acquisition procedures will be adopted.
The book will be closed on February 14th. As a result, shareholders who held shares prior to that date are entitled to dividends and are welcome to attend this AGM.
Kalika Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha (KMCDB) released its second-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, which showed a 67.92% decrease in net profit. According to the company’s report, net profit fell to Rs. 2.69 crores from Rs. 8.40 crores in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.
The decrease in growth profit is primarily due to impairment charges totaling Rs. 1.66 crores. Net interest income (core revenue) has also decreased by 9.23% to Rs. 13.7 crores from Rs. 15.16 crores in the same quarter last year.