Renew Driving Licence Online in Nepal — DoTM Guide

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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:29:24 +0000

The Department of Transport Management (DoTM), Nepal, has digitized most of its services. This allows license holders to manage driving‑license tasks online including renewal, add‑category requests and smart‑card fast printing. Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Online: first steps (login & link licence)

“Log into the system by entering your mobile number and Captcha.” — enter the MPIN received on your mobile to continue. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

On first login choose the second option (for existing licence workflows), then “link your mobile phone with license number by providing License number, DoB and Email” and verify the displayed license information before applying. Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Apply for licence renewal (online form)

After linking, “choose Medical in the Office or Outside.” If Medical Outside is selected, pick the approved doctor and date. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

“Select Transport Management Office where to apply” and “Select Transport Management Office Visit Date.” Submit the renewal application and download the application form. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

The DoTM dashboard shows a summary of your licence details and available services — verify all details before submission. Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Payment and office visit

“Pay Entry Fee/ Tax Online using the system. You can also pay directly visiting the bank desk of the office.” यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

On the selected visit date go to the chosen Transport Management Office for medical test, verification and biometric capture. Bring originals: your printed application form, original driving licence and citizenship (or identity) document for verification. Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Fees, validity & timing (official FAQ)

Renewal fees by category (as listed in the regional FAQ): Large vehicles NPR 3,000; Medium NPR 2,500; Small NPR 2,000; Motorcycles/scooters NPR 1,500. If multiple categories apply, the highest fee is charged. FAQ — Thulo Bharyang

Renewal must be done within 90 days from the printed expiry date. Penalties increase with delay (100% up to one year, 200% up to two years, 300% up to three years, etc.). License cancellation occurs after five years of non‑renewal. FAQ — Thulo Bharyang

The online system and recent DoTM guidance note that new and renewed licences for persons under 60 are now issued with a ten‑year validity (updated policy referenced in DoTM guidance summaries). Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Quick checklist before visiting the TMO

Log in with your registered mobile number and MPIN and link your licence; verify on‑screen details. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

Submit renewal application and download/print the form. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

Pay entry tax/fees online (or at the bank desk) and keep payment receipt. यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय, Thulo Bharyang

Carry originals: current/expired licence and citizenship/ID for verification and biometric capture. Omoda Jaecoo Nepal

Source: Digital Solution — YouTube video on online driving licence process

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References:

“Regarding Online Driving Licence System” — यातायात व्यवस्था कार्यालय सवारीचालक अनुमतिपत्र, ठुलोभर्‍याङ (full procedure: login, MPIN, link licence, Apply for Renew License): http://thulobharyanglicense.bagamati.gov.np/en/post/regarding-online-driving-licence-system

FAQ — Driver’s License Renewal Information (fees, 90‑day rule, penalties): FAQ

“How to Renew License in Nepal & Add Category Online” — Omoda Jaecoo Nepal (DoTM dashboard steps, payment options, 10‑year validity note): How to Renew License in Nepal & Add Category Online

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