Smart Driving License Print Status Check
Passed your trial and waiting for the smart card? Here is how to check whether your driving licence is printed and ready.
स्मार्ट सवारी चालक अनुमतिपत्र (लाइसेन्स) प्रिन्ट भयो कि भएन जाँच्ने तरिका।
After you pass the written (Likhit) exam and trial, your smart driving licence card is printed in batches — often weeks later. The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) publishes print status so you know when to collect it.
You need: your licence / application details (from your receipt). Check the DoTM print-status page (via the DoTM site, applyonline.dotm.gov.np).
How to Check Print Status
- Go to the DoTM licence portal / print-status page.
- Enter your licence number or application/reference details.
- See whether your smart card is printed and ready for collection at your office.
Waiting on Your Card?
- The temporary/receipt slip you got is valid to drive until the smart card is issued (keep it with you).
- Print batches take time — check the status rather than visiting repeatedly.
- Collect from the transport office where you applied once it shows ready.
✅ Still need to apply or pass the exam? See our driving licence guide (with the minimum age and Likhit tips).
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📋 Open Form HelperFrequently Asked Questions
How do I check if my smart driving licence is ready?
Use the Department of Transport Management print-status page (via applyonline.dotm.gov.np), enter your licence or application details, and see whether your smart card is printed and ready for collection.
Can I drive while waiting for my smart licence card?
Yes — the temporary receipt/slip you received is valid to drive until the smart card is issued. Keep it with you.
Why does the smart licence take so long?
Smart cards are printed in batches, which can take weeks. Checking the print status online is better than visiting the office repeatedly.
Where do I collect my smart driving licence?
From the transport office where you applied, once the print status shows your card is ready.