How to Reissue Lost Driving License, Bill Book, and Permit

LOST DOCUMENT APPLICATION: You can now apply for a recommendation letter for a lost Driving license, Bill book, and Road permit online.

You do not need to apply for a Driving License again if you’ve lost, damaged, or got stolen. Here is an easy process to recover your document.

How to Recover/Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driving Licenses?

To replace your license, which you’ve lost, first, you need to take a recommendation letter from the Traffic police headquarters, which now can be done online.

After this, you must visit your Department of Transport Management to get your license.

Step By Step Process to Apply for Recommendation Letter for Lost License, Bill Book, and Road Permit

Follow the steps below to get a recommendation report from Traffic Police online:

1. Visit ldims.nepalpolice.gov.np.
2. Select the document you need to replace.
3. Type your details as in License (Name, No. and other).
4. Upload verification and Submit.
5. Receive Application & Document ID.
6. Download report.

You must follow these six steps only if you have a copy or remember your license details. If not, you must contact Transport Department to find your license number.

1. Visit the lost document application page

The first step is to visit their official website: ldims.nepalpolice.gov.np

2. Select the document you need to replace

The second step is to select which document you need to reissue or replace:

• Driving License – Need license number and issue place
• Bill Book – Vehicle Number
• Road Permit -Vehicle Number

Choose one of the documents that you want to recover.

3. Type your details as in License (Name, No. and other)

The third step is to enter your details, such as Name, Phone number, and Address.

4. Upload verification and Submit

The fourth step is to upload official documents for verification, as government id can be used, such as your Citizenship, License, and Passport. After uploading the identification document, click on submit.

5. Receive Application & Document ID

After uploading the document, you will get an Application and Document ID you need to keep it safe. As they need to verify and make documents for you, it will take about 24 hours, according to some source websites.

6. Download the report

The final step is to download the recommendation report or letter. Print the file and go to the Department of Transport to replace your lost document.

Document Required to Recover Lost License, Bill Book, and Permit

If you have a copy of your license or another document you want to remake, it will be easier as all your information can be found there.

You will need to provide your Identity Proof. It is recommended to use Citizenship, but f you have another government document, like National Identity Card, then you can use that as well.

What If I do not remember my License Number?

Without a license number, you cannot recover your driver’s license. If you do not have a copy, then visit the transport office along with your Citizenship and request them to search license detail for you.

It is free of charge but might take some time to search your details. If you remember when you got your license, then it will be easier.

How to check if my application for a Lost license, Bill book, or Road permit is ready?

To check if your recommendation letter for the lost document is ready or not, you need to visit their check application page.

>> Check your application status of Lost License, you need to type your Application ID.

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