Today 2083-01-16 Printed Nepali Driving Smart Card Namelist

Here’s a clear, updated guide about Driving License Smart Card Print in Nepal (2026) 👇

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🚗 What is Smart Driving License?

A smart card driving license in Nepal is a plastic, chip/QR-based card issued by the government instead of the old paper license. It stores your personal data, license category, and validity digitally. (merotechno.com)

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🏢 Who Prints It?

• Issued by: Department of Transport Management (DoTM)
• Printed by: Security Printing Centre (SPC) (merotechno.com)

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📋 Process (After Passing Trial)

1. Pass written + trial exam
2. Your data goes to DoTM system
3. License enters printing queue
4. Smart card is printed in batches
5. You get SMS / status update
6. Collect from same transport office

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🔍 How to Check Smart Card Print Status

✔ Online Method

• Go to license status portal
• Enter:
  • License number / application ID
  • Date of birth
• Check status like:
  • ✅ Printed
  • ⏳ Pending
  • ❌ Not found (merotechno.com)

✔ Mobile App

• Use Nagarik App
• Check driving license section (License Status Space)

✔ SMS

• Type: LC <License Number>
• Send to 33001 / 31003 (License Status Space)

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⏱️ How Long Does It Take?

• Queue entry: few days after trial
• Printing time: 1–6 months (or more) depending on backlog (merotechno.com)

👉 Reality (2026 update):

• Millions of licenses are still pending
• Only limited cards are printed monthly due to delays (Peoples’ Review)

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⚠️ Why Delay Happens?

• High number of applicants
• Technical / system issues
• Material shortage
• Past disruptions (office damage, backlog) (merotechno.com)

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🪪 What to Do While Waiting?

You can use:

✔ Temporary License (Legal)

• Get from your transport office
• Valid for driving until smart card arrives (merotechno.com)

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📦 When Printed – How to Collect?

Bring:

• Citizenship
• Application receipt
• Temporary license (if any)

Then visit your same Yatayat office.

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⚡ Urgent Smart Card (Special Case)

You can request fast printing if:

• Going abroad (study/work)
• Official duty / urgent need

(Requires supporting documents)

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📌 Simple Summary

• Status check: Online / App / SMS
• Printing time: Months (due to backlog)
• Temporary license = valid
• Collect only after status = Printed

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If you want, tell me your license number (or office like Ekantakuna/Chabahil) — I can guide you exactly how to check your current print status 👍

source : hello yatayat bibhag fb page