Check Smart Card Status
लाइसेन्स नम्बर वा अंग्रेजी नामबाट खोज्नुहोस्
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Best match: enter the complete license number. Name search is helpful when you do not have the number, but common names may return several people.
Your search stays on this page. No account, citizenship number or document upload is required.
Records Included in This Search
The result is limited to the dates and records shown below.
22 Jun 2026132 records
19 Jun 2026147 records
18 Jun 202675 records
Important: “Not Found” does not automatically mean your license has not been printed. It only means the record is not present in these indexed batches. Check the official DoTM service or contact your transport office for final confirmation.
Simple lookup
How to Check Your Smart License Status
Enter the full number
Type all 12 digits from your receipt or license record. The tool formats it as XX-XX-XXXXXXXX.
Review the match
A matching record shows the holder name, category and the date marked ready for distribution.
Confirm before collection
Use the official DoTM search or contact the relevant transport office before making a trip.
Final confirmation
Verify with the Official DoTM License Search
Merokalam makes the supplied lists easier to search, but it is not an official government service or a live DoTM database.
Check Nepal Driving License Print Status Online
Waiting for a smart-card driving license can be confusing because the application, printing, dispatch and collection stages are not always shown in one place. This page helps with one specific part of that process: searching distribution-ready records by driving license number or license holder name.
The fastest method is to enter the complete license number. It normally follows the format XX-XX-XXXXXXXX. For example, a number may look like 03-06-89201631. You can type only the digits because the search field adds the hyphens automatically.
What a “Distribution Ready” Result Means
When the checker finds your record, it means the name and license number appear in one of the lists indexed on this page. The result also shows the license category and the distribution-ready date recorded in that list.
This is stronger than a simple name match, but it should still be treated as a lookup aid rather than final collection approval. Office procedures, dispatch timing and collection requirements can vary. Confirm through the official Department of Transport Management license search or the transport office responsible for your license.
Why Your Driving License May Show “Not Found”
A Not Found result has several possible explanations. Your card may not be included in the dates covered by this page, a newer list may have been published, your record may belong to a different office batch, or the license number may have been entered incorrectly. It does not automatically mean the smart card is unprinted.
Check every digit carefully, especially zeros and repeated numbers. If you search by name, use the English spelling shown on your application or receipt. Names with different spacing, initials or spelling may not produce the same match.
License Number Search vs. Name Search
The license number is unique and gives the most reliable result. Name search is useful when you cannot find the number, but several people can share the same or a similar name. For that reason, the tool may display multiple results. Compare the license numbers and categories before relying on a name match.
What Information Is Shown
- License holder name: the English name printed in the supplied record.
- Driving license number: the unique number used for the lookup.
- Category: the vehicle categories listed in the record, such as A, B or K.
- Distribution-ready date: the date attached to the published batch.
- Record number: the internal sequence used in this combined searchable dataset.
Data Coverage and Update Limits
The current dataset contains 354 records from three supplied batches dated 18 June, 19 June and 22 June 2026. The search is not connected to a real-time government API. Merokalam should update the JSON file whenever a new source list is added so users can see the exact coverage before searching.
Keeping the coverage visible is important. A status tool should never turn an incomplete record search into a definite statement that a license is not printed. This page therefore reports “not found in the indexed records” and directs users to the official service for confirmation.
Before Visiting the Transport Office
After finding a match, check the official notice or contact the office before travelling. Take the original documents and receipts requested for your case. Renewal and replacement collections may have different requirements from a first-time license. The relevant transport office remains the final authority on pickup timing and required documents.
Driving License Status: Common Questions
Enter your complete driving license number above and select Check Status. A matching result shows that the license appears in an indexed distribution-ready list. Use the official DoTM search for final confirmation.
Search using your English name as written in the application. Because names are not unique, compare all returned results carefully. Your application receipt, old license or online DoTM profile may also show the number.
No. It only means the record is missing from the batches currently included here. Your card may appear in another office list or a newer update. Confirm with the official service.
Do not assume immediate collection from the date alone. It identifies the published record batch. Dispatch and office availability can take additional time, so confirm with the relevant office first.
No. Merokalam is an independent website. This tool searches a local copy of the supplied public records and links users to the official DoTM service for verification.
The lookup is performed in the browser after the JSON data loads. The tool does not require an account, citizenship number, phone number or document upload.