Last updated: July 2026 (Shrawan 2083). Fee amounts follow official notices and can change — always confirm the amount shown inside eDLVRS/at the counter before paying.
Paying the driving license fee (राजस्व) used to mean a bank voucher queue before the real queue. Now, for most eDLVRS applications, you can pay the driving license fee online — through eSewa, Khalti, ConnectIPS or your bank — and walk into the office with payment already settled. This guide covers what each fee is for, wallet-by-wallet payment steps, and what to do with the receipt (don’t skip that part).
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This is the payment execution guide. The system-launch background is in our new online DL system post, and a province fee example is broken down in the Gandaki fee structure guide.
The Fees You’ll Meet (and When)
| Stage | What You Pay For | Typical Range* |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Form/written exam revenue | A few hundred rupees |
| Trial stage | Practical exam fee (per category) | A few hundred rupees |
| Retrial (if needed) | Per re-attempt | ~Rs 500 |
| License issue | Smart-card printing fee | ~Rs 1,500 |
*Ranges are indicative — the exact payable amount for your category and province is displayed inside eDLVRS at each payment step and on official fee notices. That displayed amount is the truth; this table is orientation.
How to Pay: Step by Step
Via eSewa
- Complete the form step until eDLVRS shows the payment screen with your application/reference number and amount.
- Choose eSewa as the payment method — you’ll be redirected to the eSewa login.
- Log in, confirm the pre-filled amount and reference, and pay with your MPIN/OTP.
- Wait for the redirect back to eDLVRS — don’t close the tab mid-redirect.
- Screenshot the success screen and the eSewa transaction ID.
Via Khalti
- Select Khalti on the payment screen.
- Log in with your Khalti number, verify OTP/PIN, confirm the amount.
- Return to the portal, confirm status shows paid, and save the transaction ID.
Via ConnectIPS / Bank
- Select ConnectIPS (needs a ConnectIPS account linked to your bank) — or use the bank-voucher option where the portal/office offers it.
- Approve the payment in your bank flow; keep the reference number.
Wallet KYC नभएको? Wallet accounts now require verified KYC (and increasingly your National ID) — see our NRB wallet NID rule guide to get your wallet ready before payment day.
Why the Receipt Matters at the Counter
- Payment records occasionally sync late between the payment gateway and the office system. Your transaction ID + screenshot resolves it in minutes; without them you may be asked to pay again and claim a refund later — a headache you don’t want.
- Keep: application number, transaction ID, amount, date/time. One photo album named “License” saves the day.
Payment Failed or Deducted Twice?
- Deducted but portal shows unpaid: wait 15–30 minutes and re-check before paying again — many “failures” are just slow callbacks.
- Still unpaid after an hour: contact the wallet’s support with your transaction ID; failed license payments are normally auto-reversed to your wallet within hours to a few days.
- Double payment: one will be reconciled/refunded — keep both transaction IDs and raise it with the wallet first, the office second.
- For a full complaint path (wallet, bank and beyond), use our failed digital payment complaint guide.
FAQ
Can I pay the driving license fee from someone else’s wallet?
The payment reference ties to your application number, so technically a family member’s wallet works — but keep their transaction proof with your documents. Cleanest: pay from your own verified wallet.
Is online payment mandatory?
Where the online option is live, it’s strongly preferred — but offices still handle counter/voucher payment for stages that need it. Follow what your payment screen offers.
How much is the smart license card fee?
The card printing/distribution fee has commonly been around Rs 1,500, payable when your license is issued — confirm the current amount on the official notice for your province.
I paid but chose the wrong category earlier. Is my money lost?
Fees follow the application they were paid against. Ask the office counter about adjustment/refund provisions before assuming it’s gone — bring your payment proof.
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Disclaimer: Digital Solution Nepal is an independent educational/digital-service assistance website, not a government body. Fees and payment options change by province and notice — the amount displayed on official portals (applydl.dotm.gov.np) at payment time is final.
Rabin Paudel
Rabin Paudel is the Founder of Digital Solution, a Content Creator, and an AI Trainer. He shares practical and easy-to-understand content on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Literacy, Online Services, FinTech, and Technology. His mission is to make technology simple, accessible, and useful for everyone.
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