How To Apply For Driving License In Uganda

What Is Driving License?

A driver’s license is a card showing that you are qualified to drive because you have passed a driving test.

How To Apply For Driving License In Uganda

Requirements to get new driving license.

  1. Valid National ID (Original Copy)
  2. Proof of Payment (Payment Registration Number)
  3. Learner’s licence (Original)
  4. Certificate of Competence(Issued by the Police IOV)
  5. Certificate of Completion(Obtained from a licensed driving school after training)

How Much Does It Cost To Get A Driver’s License In Uganda?

Get a learner/provisional driving licence

This costs Shs60,000 and is valid for three months. Renewing a learner driving licence also costs Shs60,000.

How Do I Get A Driving Licence In Uganda?

Go to any URA branch; pick the Driver’s license application forms (Form A – Make sure to check box with Driving Permit Exchange and Form B – Medical form). Fill in the form A and take form B to the nearest eye care clinic or hospital for thorough checking on especially the eyes.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Driving Licence In Uganda?

Once you submit all documents for renewal or a new licence, our head office in Kampala should issue your licence in about an hour, while branches outside of Kampala should issue the licence within forty-eight hours.

What Are The Classes Of Driving Licence In Uganda?

Types of driving licence classes in Uganda

  • A1.
  • A.
  • B1.
  • B.
  • BE.
  • C1.
  • C1E.
  • C.

What Are The Classes Of Driving Licence?

Any vehicle classified under categories Cl, C, CE, D, Dl, D2, D3 and licensed as ECI, EC, ECE, ED, ED1, ED2 AND ECD 3 respectively. Enables one to drive a vehicle depending on the category the PWD is trained on.

Where Can I Register For Driving Licence?

You can apply at your nearest driving licence testing centre. Bring your ID, 2 x photographs and your valid learner’s licence to make your appointment. You’ll need to complete the DL1 form provided by the traffic department. Bring a pen to complete your forms.

How Much Is Adding A Class In A Driving Permit In Uganda?

On passing the driving test, the applicant will proceed to face technologies to have his desired class added to his driving permit. Payment Slip of UGX 41,000 for class extension payable to URA. The applicant is verified and the class extension is processed. UGX 80,000 cash payable at the Face Technologies offices.

How Much Is A Temporary Drivers Licence?

Temporary licence cost is between Ugx 172 – Ugx 100 cash. 2x black and white photos are required. The licensing department now asks for a copy of your license when going to renew. There is a new online booking system in Uganda.

Can My Driving Licence Expire?

Though the photo card needs to be renewed every 10 years, in general driving licences are valid until you’re 70, after which it needs renewing every three years. If you only need to update your address or name, or you’re over 70 and you’re just renewing it, this is free.

How Do You Process A Driving Licence?

The process is as follows

  1. Log into the e citizen website.
  2. Select the NTSA portal.
  3. Select Make application then select driving licence.
  4. Select one year driving licence renewal.
  5. fill in the required details and pay the required fee.
  6. Download your licence and stick it in your red book.