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How to Apply For Smart Driving License in Kenya

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It is now mandatory for people with old generation driving licenses to apply for the Smart Driving License. They were rolled out in April 2018 by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The look and size of the smart driving license are almost like the national ID as opposed to the booklet type of the old generation. This new smart driving license comes with a secure computer chip containing the driver’s information. This data will only be accessed via special electronic gadgets owned and managed by NTSA.

A Smart Driving License
Front and Back Sample of a Smart Driving License

Offenses committed by the DL holder will be recorded and points deducted. Through the point deduction system, it will be easier to penalize the offenders. When fully implemented, what we might see is good drivers being rewarded and the bad ones fined. Repeat offenders will be suspended while others will lose their driving licenses. This will encourage good driving and reduce the rampant road carnage experienced from time to time.

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How to Apply for Smart DL

 Process of Applying For the Smart Driving License in Kenya

  1. Log into your TIMS account. If you do not have an account click here to learn how to create one.
  2. At the top green bar, locate the driving license link and click on it. Your license details will be automatically populated. If it is the first time you are applying for a driving license, start by going to a registered school for training.
  3. Click on apply for a Smart DL.
  4. Confirm the details populated on the screen. Be sure to input your blood group and your county of residence.
  5. If the captured data is erroneous, do not proceed to make payment. Click on the provided link to make corrections.
  6. If you are satisfied that your personal data is correct, proceed to make payment. The payment is 3,050/=.
  7. After your payment goes through, book the date you will go for the biometrics and photo capture. The green bars indicate an available time and the red ones a booked one. Remember to select an NTSA station near to you.
  8. Attend the appointment and keep time.
  9. Wait for your smart digital license to be printed.

Your Smart DL

And that is the simple process to follow when applying for the smart driving license. The license is valid for three years.

How to Apply for Smart Driving License in Kenya
Smart Driving License Application

How to Renew Your Driving License in Kenya

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This is a guide on how to renew your driving license in Kenya. Renewal and printing of driving license slip is through eCitizen portal. It is a simple process that usually takes less than five minutes if all systems are okay. The renewal period is either one or three years.

Select NTSA Services to Renew Your Driving License in Kenya
NTSA Services

Step by Step Process on How to Renew Your Driving License in Kenya

  1. Log into your eCitizen account. In case you do not have, click here to learn how to create an eCitizen account. If you have problems logging into your account, you can reset your eCitizen password.
  2. Click on the National Transport and Safety Authority link. Any of your recent applications made will be displayed.
  3. Click on make application.
  4. Click on the driving licenses to open more options.
  5. Select the number of years you want to renew.
  6. After the next page opens, click on the apply button. Your driving license details will be populated automatically. In the event that your details are not found, there are some numbers provided for support. Unfortunately, sometimes their calls do not go through. You are left with the option of visiting NTSA offices.
  7. Confirm if your details are okay and submit.
  8. Make your payment using any of the provided methods. The payment for one year is Kshs 650 while that of three years is Kshs 1,450.
  9. Click on complete after you receive notification of a successful payment.
  10. Click on downloads on the right-hand side. Print the receipt, cut it along the dotted lines and glue it at the back of your license book.
How to Renew Your Driving License in Kenya
Driving License Renewal

A Note About the New Digital License

That is the process you have to follow in order to renew your driving license in Kenya. Note that the old licenses are being phased out and new smart digital ones are being rolled out. In some instances, you will not be able to renew a driving license that has not expired. To apply for the new smart digital license, you need to create a TIMs Account.

Online Driving License Renewal
Driving License Renewal

How to Check the Validity of Your Driving License

You can check the validity of your driving license by using the NTSA Self Service App. Simply download it from the Google Play Store. Use the option, ‘verify application status’. Click on driving license verification. Provide your ID number and click verify

After Renewing, DL Still Shows Expired

If you get the message that your driving license has expired, you need to update your information. You are supposed to send full names, ID number, DL reference number and CoC to NTSA. But the most effect way is to present yourself to any NTSA office country wide. They will update your driving license details immediately.

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