Short answer
Apply for a duplicate licence (प्रतिलिपि) at the Transport Management Office that issued yours, with your citizenship or National ID and your licence number. In Bagmati the duplicate fee for 2083/84 is Rs 500. The duplicate is printed as a new smart card from your existing licence record.
The details
What to bring
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Citizenship certificate or National ID | Original |
| Your licence number | From an old photo or photocopy, if you have one |
| Fee payment | Rs 500 in Bagmati for 2083/84 |
How long it takes
The application is quick. The new card is printed centrally like any smart licence, so it can take weeks. Watch the printed licence lists on dotm.gov.np for your office and only go to collect once your batch appears.
Prevent the next one
Keep a photo of both sides of your licence on your phone and in your email. The licence number on it saves time at the counter, and the photocopy helps if you're stopped while waiting for the duplicate.
Common problems
I don't remember my licence number.
Check any photo or photocopy you have, or search with your citizenship details at the transport office. The licence record is linked to your citizenship number.
Do I need a police report?
Ask your office. Duplicate fees and procedures are set by each province. A police report is useful if the licence was stolen along with other documents, since you'll need one for those anyway.
My licence is about to expire too.
Renew it instead of getting a duplicate. You pay one fee and get a new card with a fresh ten-year validity.
Can I drive while I wait for the duplicate?
Police expect you to carry the licence card when you drive. Carry the receipt for your duplicate application and a photocopy of the old licence, and avoid driving until the card is ready if you can.
Where to go
Find the nearest Transport office
Straight-line distance. Directions open in Google Maps.
Real experiences
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Share your experienceSources
- Bagmati Province Economic Act 2083: Rs 500 duplicate licence feegiwmscdnone.gov.np
- DoTM notice: licence services online through provincial EDLVRS portalsdotm.gov.np
- DoTM: details of printed licencesdotm.gov.np
Written from the sources above and last checked on 8 Oct 2026. Some details aren't confirmed against an official page yet, so check fees and documents with the office before you go.
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