Nepal License Check

Perform a free Nepal license check instantly. Enter your DOTM driving license number to verify your license print status, smart card license status, and collection office — without visiting any office.

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What is Nepal License Check?

A license check in Nepal is the process of verifying whether your Nepal Department of Transport Management (DOTM) driving license has been printed as a smart card and is ready for collection. After completing all DOTM formalities — medical test, written exam, and trial test — your license application enters a printing queue. The Nepal license check tells you exactly when it's done.

LicenseStatus.Space aggregates over 1.1 million printed license records from DOTM's publicly available lists, letting you check your driving license status in seconds without downloading PDF files or visiting government websites.

This free online license verification tool supports all license types including standard, smart card license, and emergency license (अत्यावश्यक).

How to Check License Status in Nepal

  1. 1
    Visit the License Check Tool

    Go to licensestatus.space and find the "Nepal License Check" section at the top of the homepage.

  2. 2
    Enter License Number

    Type your Nepal driving license number in the standard format: XX-XX-XXXXXXXX (example: 01-01-00012345).

  3. 3
    Select Emergency if Needed

    For emergency license (अत्यावश्यक) checks, tick the "Emergency License" checkbox before searching.

  4. 4
    Click Verify Now

    The license check system instantly searches DOTM records and displays your print status, office name, and distribution date.

  5. 5
    Collect Your Smart Card

    If status shows "Printed & Ready", visit the indicated TMO with your citizenship certificate to collect your smart card driving license.

All Ways to Check Nepal License Status

Online License Check (Fastest)

Use LicenseStatus.Space for an instant free license check with 1.1M+ DOTM records.

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SMS License Check

Send "LC [License Number]" to 33001 or 31003 via SMS to get your license status on your mobile.

DOTM Official Portal

Log into applydl.dotm.gov.np with your mobile number to see your full application and license status.

DOTM Portal →
DOTM Printed License PDF Lists

Download official PDF lists from dotm.gov.np/category/details-of-printed-licenses/ — but these are large files.

DOTM Lists →

License Check FAQs

How do I check if my Nepal license is printed?
Enter your license number at licensestatus.space and click Verify Now. The free license check shows instantly whether your smart card driving license is printed and ready at a DOTM office.
What is the Nepal license number format?
Nepal license numbers follow the format XX-XX-XXXXXXXX, e.g., 01-01-00012345. The first pair is the province code, the second pair is the district/office code, and the last 8 digits are the unique serial.
Is the license check on LicenseStatus.Space official?
No — LicenseStatus.Space is an independent, free tool. It aggregates public data from the official DOTM website. For official verification, use dotm.gov.np.
How long after my trial test does the license print take?
Nepal driving license printing takes 2–8 weeks after your trial test is cleared. Use the license check tool regularly to track when your smart card is ready.

Data sourced from publicly available information on dotm.gov.np. This is not an official government website.