Nepal License Check – Print Status Portal

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License Print Check

Enter your Nepal license number to instantly verify your DOTM smart card print status.

How it works

We check your smart card driving license status against the latest DOTM records. A result of Printed & Ready means your license is available for collection at your Transport Management Office.

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  1. 1

    Update Nagarik App to the latest version.

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    Go to the Driving License section.

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    Check notifications for your print status.

How to Use DOTM Portal

01. New License (नयाँ अनुमतिपत्र)

  • → Log into applydlnew.dotm.gov.np using mobile number and Captcha
  • → Enter MPIN received in your mobile message box
  • → Select appropriate option for first login
  • → Enter Nationality, Citizenship Details, and Individual Information
  • → Upload scanned Citizenship/Passport
  • → Preview and Submit the form
  • → Select Category and Medical location
  • → Select TMO and Visit Date
  • → Submit and Download the Application

02. Add Category (वर्ग थप)

  • → Log in using mobile number and MPIN
  • → Select Second Option to link your existing license
  • → Provide License Number, DOB, and Email to sync data
  • → Apply for Add Category, select TMO and Visit Date
  • → Visit office on selected date for medical/further process

03. Renew License (नवीकरण)

  • → Log in and select Second Option to link license
  • → Check license details for accuracy
  • → Select Medical option and target TMO for renewal
  • → Pay Entry Tax online using the system or at the office bank desk

04. Smart Card Fast Printing (द्रुत मुद्रण)

  • → Log in and link license details
  • → Click Smart Card Fast Printing option on dashboard
  • → Select reason and upload scanned original documents
  • → Collect from DOTM Help Desk after getting SMS or on second date of approval
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Quick Answer · License Check

What is License Check?

A license check in Nepal is an online verification process that tells you whether your Nepal driving license smart card has been printed and is ready for collection at a Transport Management Office (TMO). The Department of Transport Management (DOTM) publishes updated lists of printed licenses, which are aggregated here for instant, free license print check access without needing to visit any office.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Check License Status Online

  1. 1
    Enter Your License NumberType your Nepal driving license number in the format 00-00-00000000 into the search box at the top of this page.
  2. 2
    Select License TypeFor standard license status checks, leave the checkbox unchecked. If you applied for an emergency license (अत्यावश्यक), tick the Emergency checkbox.
  3. 3
    Click Verify NowOur system instantly searches over 1.1 million DOTM license records and returns your print status, collection office, and distribution date if available.
  4. 4
    Collect Your Smart CardIf status shows Printed & Ready, visit the indicated TMO with your citizenship certificate to collect your smart card license.

Understanding the Process

License Print Check Process

The license print check process tracks your Nepal driving license through DOTM's production pipeline. After completing medical examination, written test, and trial test, DOTM sends your data for smart card printing. Here's what happens:

Applied & Verified

Your license application is submitted and documents verified at the TMO.

Biometrics Captured

Photo and fingerprint biometric data is captured for the smart card.

Sent for Printing

DOTM sends batch data to the central printing facility.

Printed & Ready

Your smart card license is printed and dispatched to your office. Confirm via license print check.

Printing typically takes 2–8 weeks after trial test completion. Use our online license verification tool daily to track updates. Data is refreshed from the official DOTM website.

Emergency License · अत्यावश्यक

Emergency License Check Guide

An emergency license check (अत्यावश्यक लाइसेन्स जाँच) verifies the print status of urgent smart card licenses issued by DOTM for applicants with immediate professional needs — such as drivers, delivery personnel, or transportation operators who cannot wait for the standard printing cycle.

How to Check Emergency License Status

  • → Go to the License Print Check section above
  • → Tick the "Emergency (अत्यावश्यक) License" checkbox
  • → Enter your license number and click Verify Now
  • → Emergency license status is checked in a separate database

Emergency licenses are issued under special circumstances by the DOTM. The emergency license print check database is updated as frequently as standard licenses. If not found, contact your issuing TMO directly.

Alternative Methods

Other Official Verification Methods

📱 Via Official SMS

Check your driving license status via SMS. Send a message to the official DoTM shortcode to get your print status directly.

Type in your message box:

LC <License Number>

Send to 33001 or 31003

🌐 DOTM Official Portal

For official DOTM license status verification, log in to the Department of Transport Management portal or download the latest printed license PDF lists.

ApplyDL Portal →Visit dotm.gov.np

Frequently Asked Questions

License Check FAQs

What is license check in Nepal?
A license check in Nepal is an online process to verify if your driving license smart card has been printed and is ready for collection at a DOTM Transport Management Office. Enter your license number above for an instant license print check.
How can I check my Nepal driving license print status?
Enter your license number (format: 00-00-00000000) in the search box above and click 'Verify Now'. The system searches 1.1+ million DOTM records to show your license print status, collection office, and ready date instantly.
What is an emergency license check?
An emergency license check (अत्यावश्यक लाइसेन्स जाँच) verifies the status of fast-track smart card licenses issued by DOTM. Enable the 'Emergency License' checkbox on this page before searching to check emergency license print status.
What is a license print check?
A license print check verifies if your Nepal smart card driving license has been physically printed and dispatched to a TMO for collection. After all DOTM formalities, licenses are batched for printing — this tool confirms when yours is ready.
How long does license printing take after DOTM approval?
Standard license printing takes 2–8 weeks after your trial test. Emergency licenses (अत्यावश्यक) are typically printed within 1–2 weeks. Check your license print status regularly using this tool.
What format is the Nepal license number?
Nepal driving license numbers follow the format XX-XX-XXXXXXXX (e.g., 01-01-00000001). First two digits = province, next two = office code, last eight = unique serial number.
What does 'Not Found' mean in the license check?
If the license check shows 'Not Found', your smart card hasn't been added to the printed list yet. Check again in a few days, verify your license number format, or check the official DOTM PDF lists at dotm.gov.np.
How do I check my smart card license status?
Check smart card license status by: 1) Using this tool at licensestatus.space, 2) Sending SMS 'LC <Number>' to 33001, or 3) Logging into applydl.dotm.gov.np. This free online license verification tool is the fastest method.
Which DOTM offices distribute printed licenses?
Printed licenses are distributed from TMOs across Nepal including Ekantakuna, Chabahil, Radhe Radhe (Bhaktapur), Thulo Bharyang, Sano Bharyang, Itahari, Morang, Bharatpur, Butwal, and many others. The office name appears in your license check result.
What documents are needed to collect the printed license?
To collect your printed smart card license: bring your citizenship certificate (original), any old/temporary license, and collection slip if issued. Always do a license print check before visiting the TMO to avoid wasted trips.
Is this an official DOTM website?
No. LicenseStatus.Space is an independent, free tool that aggregates public license print data from DOTM's official website for fast searching. For official verification, always refer to dotm.gov.np.
How often is the license database updated?
Our license print database is updated regularly as DOTM publishes new printed license lists, typically multiple times per week. The database currently contains over 1.1 million Nepal license records.
Can I check written test results here?
Yes! LicenseStatus.Space also provides a written exam result check tool. Scroll up to the 'Written Result' section, enter your applicant ID and select your office to check your pass/fail status.
What is DOTM license status?
DOTM license status indicates the current stage of your Nepal driving license application: Applied → Medical Cleared → Written Test → Trial Test → Sent for Printing → Printed (Ready for Collection). Use the license check tool to see if you're at the final stage.
How do I check emergency license print status?
To check emergency license print status: 1) Visit licensestatus.space, 2) Enable the 'Emergency (अत्यावश्यक) License' checkbox, 3) Enter your license number, 4) Click Verify Now. Emergency licenses have a separate fast-track printing database.