Dotm Chabahil Building

License Renewal in Nepal (July 2023)

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Renewing your license in Nepal can often be seen as a tedious task, and many people experience anxiety at the thought of visiting government offices. However, to our surprise, we were able to renew our license in just about 15 minutes, without the need for intermediaries, bribes, or any other complications. The entire process went smoothly (although finding the rooms proved slightly challenging). Allow us to break it down for you.

Please note that our license was renewed on July 3, 2023, at the DOTM office in Chabahil. Keep in mind that procedures may change in the future, and if you plan to visit other branch offices, these room numbers may not be applicable.

Documents Required:

  • Original License
  • Original Citizenship (No need to make photocopies)

Cost:

  • Medical Test: Rs. 55 (it’s best to have the exact change)
  • Renewal Fee for A and B Categories: Rs. 2000 (no fines)

Procedures to Renew Your License:

1. DOTM Building:
Begin by locating the DOTM office in Chabahil. You can easily find it by searching for “Department of Transport Management Chabahil, Kathmandu” on Google Maps. The location of the space for rent in the image may have changed by the time of your visit. Anyway, once you arrive, you will notice two areas: one inside the building (through the blue gate) and another outside where there are few people.

Dotm Chabahil Building

2. License Details Printing (Room no. 3):
Upon reaching the DOTM office in Chabahil, proceed to Room no. 3. This room is situated inside the building, within the blue gate as mentioned earlier. Here, you will receive a printout of your license details. You must present your original license, and you may also be required to provide your left thumb biometrics.

License Details Printing (Room no. 3)

3. Medical Test (Room no. 5):
After obtaining your license details, exit the gate (outside) and head to Room No. 5. In this room, you will need to pay Rs. 55 for a general eye test. This test typically involves checking your eyesight by reading a few letters and assessing color blindness through number recognition. Once you complete the quick test, proceed to the staff member seated next to the computer in the same room.

Please note that since new applicants are also required to undergo this process, there may be some queues. Luckily, during our visit, there were only 3-4 people ahead of us.

Medical Test (Room no. 5)

4. Verification and Amount Details (Room no. 7):
After the medical test, proceed to Room No. 7, located within the gate. Here, you will need to present your license to the staff for verification. They will confirm your details and write the amount you need to pay. For A and B category renewals with no fines, the cost is Rs. 2000.

Verification and Amount details (Room no. 7)

5. Renewal Fee Payment (Room no. 10):
Exit the gate (outside) and proceed to Room No. 10, where you should present the printout file received earlier. Pay the required amount as mentioned, and you will be provided with a receipt of payment. That concludes the process! Congratulations, your license has been successfully renewed.

Renewal Fee Payment (Room no. 10)

If you have the Nagarik app, your license details will also be updated there, reflecting the new expiry date.