Driving License Application Procedure in Kenya
Steve Jonas




Driving License Application Procedure in Kenya. Kenya has phased out manual applications of driving licenses and has moved to a digital phase where applications are done online. The NTSA Portal was created by the Government of Kenya to ease the Process of Acquiring a Driving license in Kenya. While the procedure is an effortless one, you have to keep in mind that there are several steps to be followed in order to know the driving license application procedure in Kenya.
Driving License Application Procedure in Kenya| First-time applicant:
For one to obtain a driving license in Kenya for the first time one needs to go through the following steps
1.Enroll in a driving school

Requirements for enrolment to train as a driver are as follows

  1.  Not be less than 18 years old.
  2.  Obtain a Police clearance certificate.
  3. Ones should have no criminal record.
  4. You should have no previous dangerous driving offense record.
  5. Must have a medical test certificate.
  6. Be able to read and write in the official language.

2.Apply for a Provisional Driving license (PDL)

A provisional driving license is issued to an applicant who wants to undergo training in driving. It is endorsed in respect of any class or classes of a motor vehicle which if he held a driving license he would be entitled to drive, in order that the applicant may learn to drive such class or classes of vehicle. This license is valid for three (3) months only but may be renewed for further periods of three months on payment of the prescribed fee of Ksh 650.
The application for the PDL is done through Kenya’s Government Service Portal E-Citizen Application , where a fee of Ksh 650 is charged. The PDL becomes available after 24 hours.
This is done through the following steps:

  • Log in to the eCitizen website. You will be required to provide your email address or your National ID Number and password in order to access the online portal. If you are logging in for the first time, you will have to create or sign up for an account.
  • Once you have logged in, select the National Transport and Safety Authority tab for the driving license application then click on the Provisional Driving Licence NC application.
  • Fill in the required details which include:
    • Driving School
    • Instructors NTSA Number
    • Driving Licence Category
    • Residential Address
  • After reviewing the details and you are satisfied that the information you have given is accurate, then, click submit.
  • A fee of Ksh 650 is charged for the process. Instructions of payment will be generated automatically and provided online. Modes of payment include Mobile money and debit transfers.
  • After you have paid and submitted a successful application, you will able to print the NTSA Provincial Driving Licence slip.
3.Book for a driving test with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)
After the applicant has completed the driving course, he should apply for a driving test with the NTSA. The test booking is done online Online and tests at NTSA Centres. A fee of Ksh 650 is charged for the test. Upon successful completion of the test, one is issued with a Certificate of Competence (C of C)



  1. Obtaining a certificate of competence (C of C)
When an applicant is satisfied that he can take a driving test, he shall be required to book for a test stating the date, time, and location he would like to go for the driving test. A test booking certificate shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee. All driving tests are undertaken at Driving Test Units (DTU) which are based across the country. The driving tests are conducted by driving test examiners (DTE) and shall include a test of the applicant’s.

  1. Have  Knowledge of the rules of the road;
  2. Know recognized road signals and road signs;
  3. Grasp of any authorized road or Highway Code; and
  4. Physical fitness to drive a motor vehicle of the class for which the license is required.

Once an applicant has passed a driving test, he shall be issued with a certificate of competence (C of C) indicating the class or classes of motor vehicles he is permitted to drive. The C of C is valid for a period of three (3) months, and upon expiry, it will be at the discretion of the licensing officer to decide whether the applicant will undergo another driving test, or on the contrary, approve the application for payment of the driving license.

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4.Apply for the driving license {Interim}

This is done online through OnLine; one is required to pay a fee of Ksh 750 which is charged for the application.

  • Log in to the eCitizen website. You will be required to provide your email address or your National ID Number and password in order to access the online portal.
  • Once you have logged in, select the National Transport and Safety Authority tab for the driving license application then click on the Driving Licence NC application.
  • Fill in the required details which include:
    • Test drive booking type
    • Licenced Test Drive Booking Number
  • After reviewing the details and you are satisfied that the information you have given is accurate, then, click submit.
  • A fee of Ksh 750 is charged for the process. Instructions of payment will be generated automatically and provided online. Modes of payment include Mobile money and debit transfers.
  • After you have paid and submitted a successful application, you will be able to print the NTSA issued Interim Driving Licence which can be used as one waits for the Driving license.
  • The driving license is issued after 14 working days. Instructions on collection issued licenses are sent via email and text.
  • One is required to physically present themselves while collecting the driving license. Proof of identity is required when picking up the driving license.

Well there you have It folks this is the Driving License Application Procedure in Kenya.

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Additional Info: wikiprocedure.com


Frequently asked questions.

1. How is the Driving license application online?

You need to log in to Tims Portal in order to be able to Apply for a Smart Driving License.

2.How much is the  Driving license application fee?

The current driving license fee is Ksh 3050 ,on the Tims Portal .However, this Fee can go up depending if you did it in a cyber or you did it yourself.If you did it yourself then you will have to pay a cyber fee of about 100 -200 bob

3. Is There a Driving license application form online?

No ,the Driving License procedure is entirely online, the physical forms issued by KRA were phased out in 2015 after the introduction of the Tims Portal .

4. What are the smart  Driving license application requirements in 2021?

The smart DL requirements in 2021 are only your old DL ,you will surrender the old DL and then get a new one which is a smart Card one.

5. What is the  Driving license application status.

You can check your Driving license status on your Tims account once you register.You can also visit  nearest NTSA Office to be able to know the status of the driving license

6.Where can I get Driving license application support

You can go to a nearest cyber

7.Can I do Driving license application tracking?

Yes on your Tims account login.,

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