By Rabin Paudel · Founder, Digital Solution · Last updated: 17 August 2026. All seven portal addresses below were opened and checked on 17 August 2026 — every one responded and showed its own provincial ministry.
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Quick answer: Nepal’s driving licence services now run on seven province-based EDLVRS websites, not one national site. Use the portal for the province where you want the service: Koshi (edlvrs.koshi.gov.np), Madhesh (edlvrs.madhesh.gov.np), Bagmati (edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np), Gandaki (edlvrs.gandaki.gov.np), Lumbini (edlvrs.lumbini.gov.np), Karnali (edlvrs.karnali.gov.np) and Sudurpashchim (edlvrs.sudurpashchim.gov.np). Always confirm the address ends in .gov.np before entering any personal details.
Key takeaways
- There is one official portal per province — all verified live.
- Each portal splits into EDL (driving licence) and VRS (vehicle registration) — three services each, identical in all seven provinces.
- Choose the province where you want to receive the service, then the correct transport office.
- The Bagmati URL is spelled bagamati — a common source of typos and fake look-alikes.
- Only .gov.np addresses are genuine. Never trust portal links from social media.
Quick province-selection table
Scroll the table sideways on a small phone if needed.
| Province | Official EDLVRS website | EDL services | VRS services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koshi | edlvrs.koshi.gov.np | New, renew, add category, licence copy, details, tracking | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Madhesh | edlvrs.madhesh.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Bagmati | edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Gandaki | edlvrs.gandaki.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Lumbini | edlvrs.lumbini.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Karnali | edlvrs.karnali.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
| Sudurpashchim | edlvrs.sudurpashchim.gov.np | Application, renewal & duplicate, add category | Registration, tax, ownership transfer |
Who actually runs each province’s portal
All seven portals run the same software and offer the same service set — but each one is
owned by a different provincial ministry. That matters: when something goes
wrong, the ministry named at the bottom of your portal is the office your complaint belongs to,
not the Department of Transport Management in Kathmandu.
| Province | Portal | Responsible ministry |
|---|---|---|
| Koshi | edlvrs.koshi.gov.np | आन्तरिक मामिला तथा कानून मन्त्रालय Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law |
| Madhesh | edlvrs.madhesh.gov.np | श्रम तथा यातायात मन्त्रालय Ministry of Labour and Transport |
| Bagmati | edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np | उद्योग, पर्यटन, श्रम तथा यातायात मन्त्रालय Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Labour and Transport |
| Gandaki | edlvrs.gandaki.gov.np | भौतिक पूर्वाधार विकास तथा यातायात व्यवस्था मन्त्रालय Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport Management |
| Lumbini | edlvrs.lumbini.gov.np | आन्तरिक मामिला, कानुन, उद्योग तथा यातायात मन्त्रालय Ministry of Internal Affairs, Law, Industry and Transport |
| Karnali | edlvrs.karnali.gov.np | भौतिक पूर्वाधार तथा शहरी विकास मन्त्रालय Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development |
| Sudurpashchim | edlvrs.sudurpashchim.gov.np | भौतिक पूर्वाधार विकास मन्त्रालय Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development |
What every portal offers (identical on all seven, checked 17 August 2026):
- EDL — सवारी चालक अनुमतिपत्र: licence application (आवेदन), renewal and duplicate
request (नवीकरण तथा प्रतिलिपि अनुरोध), add category (अनुमतिपत्र वर्ग थप). - VRS — सवारी दर्ता प्रणाली: vehicle registration (सवारी दर्ता), tax payment and
receipt (कर भुक्तानी तथा रसिद), ownership transfer (स्वामित्व हस्तान्तरण / नामसारी).
Those six are what the landing page advertises. Open the EDL card and the section is much
larger — as of 20 August 2026 it lists ten services.
The full EDL service list, inside the portal
Checked on the Gandaki portal, 20 August 2026, and identical in structure across provinces:
- New License Application
- Add Category Application
- Renew License Application
- License Copy Application
- Retrial (New License) Application
- Retrial (Add Category) Application
- License Correction Application
- Driving License Details
- Application Tracking
- Renew with Copy
One requirement applies to all of them. The portal states that before applying for any
driving licence service, the applicant must have a valid National ID and a mobile number
registered in their own name. There is no way around either.
How to choose the correct province
As a general rule, apply through the province where you want to receive the service and attend physical verification (biometrics, medical, test, trial). If your permanent province and current province differ, you’ll usually choose based on the transport office you can realistically visit for the in-person steps. Because province and cross-province rules can differ, confirm on your chosen provincial portal before paying.
How to choose a transport office
After selecting the province, the portal asks you to select a transport management office within that province. Pick the office nearest to where you can attend the physical stages. The written test and trial are tied to your selected office, so choose one you can travel to on the appointment date.
What to do if you selected the wrong province or office
If you picked the wrong province or office before paying, the safest step is to stop and restart the application with the correct selection rather than proceeding. If you have already paid to the wrong office, do not simply pay again elsewhere — contact that province’s support channel first. Our eDLVRS login and OTP troubleshooting guide walks through wrong-office and payment-mismatch situations in detail.
How to verify a genuine .gov.np website
- The address must end in .gov.np and match the province name (e.g. edlvrs.karnali.gov.np).
- Type the address yourself or use a bookmark; don’t rely on search-ad links.
- Genuine portals never ask for your OTP, MPIN, wallet PIN or banking password on a separate page or by phone.
- Look for the province name and responsible ministry on the page, not just a generic “government portal” label.
Fake-website and social-media warnings
Scammers create look-alike domains (for example, misspelling “bagamati,” or using .com/.np instead of .gov.np) and post them in Facebook groups, TikTok comments and messaging apps. Never enter your details on a link someone sent you. Digital Solution will never ask you to share an OTP, MPIN or password, and neither will any genuine government portal or agent.
Province support contacts
The DoTM notice lists province-wise support emails and phone numbers, plus the central complaint address gunaso@dotm.gov.np. For province-specific help, use the official contact shown on your provincial portal’s notice or contact page rather than numbers found on third-party sites.
Contact details may change. Always confirm them on the official portal or the DoTM notice before relying on them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a single national driving licence website in Nepal now?
No. Services run on seven province-based EDLVRS portals. Use the one for your province.
Which province’s website should I use if I moved recently?
Generally the province where you can attend the in-person verification steps. Confirm cross-province rules on that provincial portal.
Why is Bagmati’s website spelled “bagamati”?
The official domain uses the bagamati spelling (edlvrs.bagamati.gov.np), even though the page reads “Bagmati Pradesh.” Type it carefully.
How do I know a driving licence website is official?
It ends in .gov.np, matches your province name, and never asks for your OTP or PIN on a separate page.
Can I do vehicle registration on the same website?
Yes. Each portal has a separate VRS section for vehicle registration, tax and ownership transfer.
Conclusion
Bookmark your province’s official EDLVRS portal today. Applying from Bagmati? Our eDLVRS Bagmati guide covers that province in detail, and the province-wise licence fee guide shows what each one now charges. Bookmark the portal so you always start from the right place. Confirm the .gov.np address, pick the province and office where you can attend the physical steps, and keep your login and payment details private. When you’re ready to apply, our new driving licence application guide takes you through it step by step. New to the system? Start with our complete EDLVRS guide.
Digital Solution disclaimer: Digital Solution Pvt. Ltd. is an independent private company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of Nepal’s Department of Transport Management, any provincial ministry or transport management office. This article is provided for public awareness and general guidance. Portal features, fees, documents, appointment rules and procedures may change. Always verify the latest requirements through the relevant official government portal before submitting an application or making a payment.
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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