Nepali motorists can now handle most driving licence paperwork online, and the long wait for a printed smart card is set to shrink dramatically. Two big changes landed together: the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has rolled out a fully online, province-based licence system, and the government says the backlog of unprinted smart licences has been cleared, with new cards promised within 24 hours of receiving applicant data.
What has changed
New licence applications, licence renewal and government revenue (fee) payment have moved to a fully online workflow. Service seekers no longer need to visit a transport office just to submit forms or pay fees.
The system supports autofill using the National ID or Nagarik (Citizen) app — scanning the QR code from either the National Identity Card or the Nagarik app inserts personal details into the form automatically, cutting typing errors and saving time. Applicants without either can still apply by entering their details manually.
For now, health/medical checks, trial exams and biometric capture still need a physical visit, especially in the initial phase; the DoTM says it plans to integrate medical reports into the platform in a later upgrade.
Separate portals for each province
To manage traffic and data, the DoTM has set up a different web portal for each province — applicants must use the one matching their province:
- Koshi: edlvrs.koshi.gov.np
- Madhesh: edlvrs.madhesh.gov.np
- Bagmati: edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np
- Gandaki: edlvrs.gandaki.gov.np
- Lumbini: edlvrs.lumbini.gov.np
- Karnali: edlvrs.karnali.gov.np
- Sudurpashchim: edlvrs.sudurpashchim.gov.np
Smart-card backlog cleared — 27 lakh printed
Alongside the online rollout, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology says the Security Printing Centre has finished printing 27 lakh smart driving licences based on DoTM data, clearing the long-standing backlog of approved-but-unprinted cards. This came in two phases: a first agreement (Kartik 2082) covering 12 lakh cards, and a second (signed 4 Baisakh 2083) covering the remaining 15 lakh, completed by the end of Asar 2083.
Going forward, once the Security Printing Centre receives complete applicant data from the DoTM, it has committed to print the licence and hand it to the department within 24 hours. If implemented as promised, that should keep future backlogs close to zero and sharply cut the wait for a physical card after a driving test.
Help and complaint handling
The department has named complaint contacts at both the central level and in every province (email and phone) for problems during application, renewal or payment — for example Bagmati: [email protected], 057-526158; Koshi: [email protected], 9844018255; Sudurpashchim: [email protected], 9858480212. Each other province has its own listed contact.
What this means for vehicle owners
- Less travel — core paperwork and fee payment are handled online.
- Faster, more accurate forms via QR-based autofill.
- Much shorter card waits if the 24-hour printing timeline holds — those who waited months or years should find their cards printed and available at their transport office, subject to local distribution.
Trial exams, biometrics and some medical checks still require a physical visit, and the application/trial/renewal procedures themselves are unchanged — but the overall licence process is now materially more convenient for motorists nationwide.
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eDLVRS online licence services — province by province
Nepal's driving-licence services (eDLVRS) run online through each province's own portal — find yours below. National authority: Department of Transport Management.
| Province | Online apply / renew | Official eDLVRS portal |
|---|---|---|
| Koshi | ✅ Available | Koshi eDLVRS |
| Madhesh | ✅ Available | Madhesh eDLVRS |
| Bagmati | ✅ Available | Bagmati eDLVRS |
| Gandaki | ✅ Available | Gandaki eDLVRS |
| Lumbini | ✅ Available | Lumbini eDLVRS |
| Karnali | ✅ Available | Karnali eDLVRS |
| Sudurpashchim | ✅ Available | Sudurpashchim eDLVRS |
Go straight to the service you need:
- DoTM main site (EDLVRS notice and links)
- Applicant Login / Smart-Card License Search
- Driving License Written Examination Management System
How to apply or renew online:
1. Open the official Department of Transport Management website (dotm.gov.np) and follow the published link or notice to the current online driving licence system (eDLVRS or online application portal). 2. Select the correct province and/or transport office as instructed by the portal or official notice. 3. Register or log in using your own mobile number and any required identity document (such as National ID), then fill out the online form for new licence or renewal as provided on the official portal. 4. Upload the documents requested by the live form (such as photograph, medical certificate) and submit the application through the portal. 5. Pay the required government revenue/fee online if the portal provides online payment for your province/office, and keep the payment confirmation or receipt. 6. Follow the portal or transport office’s official instructions for examination, appointment, and office visit (written test, practical trial, biometrics, card collection).
Fees vary by licence category — check the current schedule on the official portal.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I apply for or renew my driving licence online in Bagmati province, and what changes should I expect?
You can apply for or renew your driving licence online in Bagmati province by visiting the official portal at edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np. The process now includes online form submission and fee payment, with personal details autofilled using the National ID or Nagarik app. While medical checks and biometric capture still require a physical visit, the backlog of smart-card licences has been cleared, and new cards are promised within 24 hours of data submission.
How can I apply for or renew a driving licence online in Bagmati Province, Nepal?
You can apply for or renew your driving licence online in Bagmati Province by visiting the official portal at edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np. Register or log in using your mobile number and required identity document, fill out the online form, upload necessary documents, and pay the required fee online. Physical visits are still needed for medical checks, trial exams, and biometric capture.
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