These digital licences are valid for three years, after which they must be renewed.
Advantages of digital licence
Using a digital driver’s license has advantages
Along with other information, the digital license will include your vehicle ownership status, the license plate of your registered car, etc. Due to the near impossibility of duplicating or fabricating fraudulent information on the NTSA database, theft and fraud will be significantly reduced in this way.
The final thing is that prospective employers and insurance companies will have access to your driving history. Consequently, it will serve as evidence of your driving expertise.
How to easily apply for a digital driving license
- On your computer, enter your NTSA portal credentials. You can do this using either your TIMS account or eCitizen.
- Now choose “driver’s license” from the list of search results. Choose “Apply for a smart driving license” from the drop-down menu.
- Now fill out the necessary fields and confirm the ones that were already filled in. If you already have a registered vehicle, your information will be on the form. However, you might need to change some information, such as your blood type and eye colour.
- Once you’ve finished filling out the form, click “next.” The payment section will then be available to you.
- The new digital driver’s license costs Ksh 3,000 plus Ksh 50 and Ksh 60 in convenience fees for MPESA transactions.
- Once you’ve scheduled an appointment, return to the dashboard for the “New digital driving license” and click it.
- Decide on a time and date when you can stop by the nearest NTSA office.
On the scheduled date, visit the NTSA offices. Aim to arrive before 8:30 a.m. to avoid long lines. Ensure that you have the Mpesa payment invoice with you. The final portion of the application will be walked through by an NTSA agent. Biometric data collection, photo upload, and payment confirmation are a few of these.
When everything is ready, it will take at least 5 working days until your new digital driving license is available for pickup.
License mandatory for drivers
Anyone who wants to drive any kind of motor vehicle on a public road must have a driving license. Anyone who does not possess a valid driver’s license or a provisional license that has been endorsed for that class of vehicle is not permitted to operate a motor vehicle on the road. The owner of a license may have an endorsement allowing them to drive one or more classes of motor vehicles, but they are not permitted to have more than one driving license in their possession.