Everything you need to about Emergency License Print in Nepal

The Department of Transport Management now accepts online applications for emergency driving license printing in Nepal.

However, urgent print service is provided to limited Nepalese citizens only, those who are travelling out of the country for studies or work and have valid documents.

Your license will be printed within 3 days, but authorities recommend submitting your application 7 days earlier to avoid any unforeseen delays

This has been a great relief for those travelling abroad, as it takes over a year to get a license printed in Nepal. Let’s start with what documents you need.

Check Out: Process to Apply for Online Driving License Form in Nepal

Who Can Apply for Urgent License Printing?

1. Individuals on Peacekeeping Missions
2. Abroad Study [Students]
3. Non-Resident Nepali [NRN]
4. Migrant or Abroad Workers
5. Others with valid reasons

Documents required

1. Application Form [Download and Print]
2. Driving License [For renewal or add category only]
3. Citizenship Card [Original]
4. Passport [Photocopy]
5. Plane Ticket [Photocopy]
6. Visa [Photocopy]
7. License Bill Payment Receipt [Photocopy]
8. NOC [Students]
9. Request Letter [Student]
10. Recommendation Letter [Army and Police only]

If the license holder is unable to receive their card themselves then you need to provide a Consent Letter.

The Documents needed are the application form, which can be filled out online, and if you are renewing your license then you need to provide a copy and for those who are new, you need to provide Revenue Bill which you paid to get a license (Pink in Colour).

It is better to Renew your License before you go abroad to avoid unnecessary late fees: Steps to Renew your Driving License in Nepal

How to Apply for Emergency License Print in Nepal?

To apply for Emergency License Print in Nepal, follow the 6 steps listed below.

1. Login to your Online Driving License System of DoTM

First, you must Log in to the official Website at: https://applydlnew.dotm.gov.np/login

You must fill in personal details such as license, address, and citizenship. If this is your first time then here is a guide to create a DOTM account and add your License (Both new and old license).

2. Click on Smart Card Fast Printing

After successfully registering or logging into your account you can now request for emergency driving license printing service.

If you do not see this option, then you must link your existing driver’s license to the Department of Transport Management website. (check the above step for more information)

3. Select the reason for urgent license print

As the Fast License Printing service is only available to citizens going abroad with proper documentation, you must confirm all required documents like a copy of passport, visa, and tickets.

Related: Check your License Print Status in Nepal

4. Upload Required Documents

In this step, upload the necessary documents. Note that students and migrant workers need to provide different sets of documents.

5. Verification and Approval of Fast Printing

After you submit your application with documents your request will be forwarded to the DOTM office in Minbhawan, Kathmandu for verification of the document.

It can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 24 hours to get approval. And once your application for fast card printing is approved you will receive the following message.

“Your Urgent Smart-Card Urgent print request has been approved.”

6. Receive your Driving License Card

This is the final step you must download and print the PDF application form, sign it and take it to the DOTM office to receive your license. If there is no quea then you will receive your new card within 2 minutes.

It is important to know, even though it does not charge any application fees, but will need to provide revenue payment receipt for New License, Renewal or New Category.

Check out this Tool: Calculate License Renewal Fee

That’s it, follow the methods listed above for urgent license card print, and let us know how it worked for you. If the process has changed, please share the updates in the comments to help others.

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