Even though you might have passed your license examination but it takes a while to get your smart driving license printed in Nepal.
To make it a little more convenient or easier for citizens to know whether their smart card license is printed, DOTM have a website where you can check your license status online.
You can check your card’s status from the official website of the Department of Transport Management, dotm.gov.np.
Smart Driving License Print Check Status Online
You can check your driving license print status online for New License, License Renewal, and Add Category.
Follow the steps listed below:
- Visit dotm.gov.np
- Click on Smart Card Driving License Print Status
- Enter your Name and License Number
- Click on Check Status and Confirm
This is all you need to do to know if your license is printed or not.
Step By Step Guide: Online Driving Licence Print Check
To verify your Driving License has been printed, follow the steps below.
1. Visit DOTM’s official website

Go to your browser and type dotm.gov.np and then click on Smart Card Driving License Print Status. This will redirect you to a new page.
2. Enter your Name and License Number
Enter your name as in your license and your license number. You can find your license number in Pink Receipt you received after paying fees or taxes.
3. Click on Check Status and Confirm

After entering all your details, you need to click on Check Status, and you might see more than one result sometimes.
This happens mainly due to a similar name or not entering your license number.
If you see your Name along with the submission date and address, then you can visit the transport office to collect your driving license.
FAQs
How can I check my license print online?
License Print can be checked online by visiting https://dotm.gov.np/DrivingLicense/SearchLicense. All you need to do is enter your Full Name and License Number.
How can I check my License Print Status by SMS in Nepal?
As of 2023, it is no longer possible to check the printing status of your license through SMS, as this service has been discontinued.