Nepal's driving licence system has taken another step forward: licence revenue can now be paid entirely online, and to make the digital rollout easier to manage, the Department of Transport Management has launched separate online portals for all seven provinces. Instead of relying on a single centralized system, applicants now use the specific portal assigned to their own province to apply, renew, and pay their fees.
This guide lists the official portal link for every province, explains what you can do on each one, and walks through how the new provincial system works.
Why Province-Wise Portals?
As the driving licence process moved fully online — covering new applications, renewals, and now revenue payment — the department restructured the digital service by province. This makes the system easier to manage locally, distributes traffic across separate platforms instead of one central server, and allows each province to handle its own service requests and grievance hearings more efficiently.
Official Online Portal Links for All 7 Provinces
Find your province below and use its official portal to apply for a new licence, renew an existing one, or pay your licence revenue online.
- Koshi Province: edlvrs.koshi.gov.np
- Madhesh Province: edlvrs.madhesh.gov.np
- Bagmati Province: edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np
- Gandaki Province: edlvrs.gandaki.gov.np
- Lumbini Province: edlvrs.lumbini.gov.np
- Karnali Province: edlvrs.karnali.gov.np
- Sudurpashchim Province: edlvrs.sudurpashchim.gov.np
Always apply through the portal that matches the province where you are registering or renewing your licence, rather than a link belonging to a different province.
What You Can Do on Your Province's Portal
Each provincial portal offers a consistent set of services, so the experience stays the same no matter which province you belong to:
- New application: Submit a fresh driving licence application, with QR-based auto-fill available for National ID or Nagarik App holders.
- Renewal: Renew an existing licence online without visiting a transport office in person.
- Revenue payment: Pay the required licence fee securely through the portal's digital payment gateway, replacing the earlier bank-counter process.
- Grievance hearing: Raise and track service-related complaints directly through the same online system.
How the Auto-Fill Feature Works
Applicants who hold a National Identity Card or use the Nagarik App can scan their QR code directly within the portal, which automatically fills in personal details on the application form. This reduces manual typing, minimizes data-entry errors, and speeds up the overall application process considerably.
If you don't have a National ID card or don't use the Nagarik App, you can still apply — the earlier manual process of entering your details by hand remains fully available on every provincial portal.
Benefits of the Provincial Online System
- No more standing in long queues just to pay your licence fee.
- Faster processing since applications, payments, and grievances are all handled digitally.
- Reduced travel for applicants in remote districts who previously needed to visit a central office.
- Greater transparency, with online tracking of application and payment status.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which portal should I use if I live in Kathmandu?
Kathmandu falls under Bagmati Province, so you should use the Bagmati Province portal at edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np.
2. Can I pay my licence revenue from any province's portal?
No. You should always use the portal for the province where your application or renewal is registered.
3. Is the National ID card mandatory to use these portals?
No. It only enables the faster QR auto-fill option. Applicants without a National ID or Nagarik App can still apply manually.
4. Can I file a complaint through the portal if I face an issue?
Yes. Each provincial portal includes a grievance hearing feature where you can raise and track service-related complaints.
Final Thoughts
With revenue payment now fully integrated into the online system and each province operating its own dedicated portal, applying for or renewing a driving licence in Nepal has become significantly more convenient. Bookmark your province's portal link from the list above, keep your National ID or Nagarik App ready for faster form-filling, and you'll be able to complete the entire process — application, payment, and tracking — without ever visiting an office in person.
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