The DOTM Nepal had recently published a notice regarding the mandatory rule to install embossed number plates in all vehicles.
The sudden notice by the government within such a few time has left all the vehicle owners like us in a dilemma and some of us have also sharply criticized the rule as well.
And when such a strict directive has come against us, it is very likely that vehicle owners like us are very anxious and edgy about the matter.
However, there is a strong confusion among the fellow riders on how the new embossed number plate rule is going to be executed and for whom the strict action will be taken against.
Well, we’ll clear that to you all in today’s article.
For which type of vehicle is the new Embossed Number Plate rule a compulsion?
As of the new statement by the government, the new rule is not compulsory for all the vehicles registered in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces (as understood before.)
Instead, the rule is mandatory only for three types of vehicles before July 17 (Shrawan 1, 2079 BS)
- For vehicles purchased after Mangshir 1st, 2078 B.S.
- For vehicle owners whose ownership transfer is carried out after Falgun 1st, 2078 B.S.
- For vehicles renewed after Jestha 1, 2079 B.S.
[Note: Deadline for the new embossed number plate installation in the above-mentioned vehicles is before Shrawan 1, 2079 BS]
How to apply for embossed number plates online?
[Available for Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces only]
First on, you need to visit the Department of Transport Management (DOTM)’s the official website.
Step 1: Visit the Official DOTM Website.
Visit the department’s official website with the Embossed Plate Registration link: Click Here>>>. After the page opens, click on ‘Get Started’.
Step 2: Enter the details of your vehicle.
Type in your vehicle’s Registration Number and Registration Date.
Fill in the Captcha and click on ‘Continue’.
Step 3: Enter your Phone Number to receive a message.
Step 4: After filling up the number, click on Send SMS. You will now receive a code via SMS. Enter this verification code and continue.
If the entered code is correct, a field to enter your email address will show up.
Step 5: Enter your Email Address.
After filling up your email address, click on 'Send Email'. Like the previous Step 4, you will get a code on your email. Enter the code sent and Verify.
[Note: If you do not wish to enter your email, you may click on the ‘Skip’ button as well.]
Step 6: Enter Vehicle Information.
After step 5, an application data entry screen will be showing up with the default entry for the Registration date and Registration number.
Fill in all the details in the form using your vehicle’s bluebook. (The previous owner information in the Bluebook is not required. You will need to use the information of the current owner only.)
Please select the type of owner before filling up the rest of the information.
After the form is filled in, click on the ‘Next’ button.
Fill in all the details in the form according to the bluebook.
Step 7: Submit the Form.
Clicking on 'Next' will take you to the Submit screen where you can re-check the information you have entered. After confirmation, click on the ‘Submit’ button located at the top right corner.
Step 8: Download the Form.
After clicking on ‘Submit’, an Application form will appear. Click on the ‘Download’ button to download the application form which you will need to print out and submit to the TMO (Transport Management Office) along with the documents attached.
[Note: If you feel that the information you have provided is wrong or needs correction, you can press the ‘Apply Again’ button on the left side of the ‘Download button’. This will cancel the current application and open the form again in editable mode. Once you have entered the correct information, you can continue the same procedure.]
Step 9: Exit
After you get your form downloaded, you can exit the application by clicking on the top right corner ‘Exit’ button.
Where do we submit the application form for the embossed number plate?
Currently, two-wheeler owners can submit the form at the TMO in Gurjudhara, Kathmandu.
Similarly, four-wheeler owners can submit their applications at the TMO in Ekantakuna, Lalitpur.
Cost for Embossed Number Plate Registration in Nepal?
The cost of an embossed number plate for two-wheelers is Rs. 2500.
The cost of an embossed number plate for four-wheelers is Rs. 3200.
The registration fee for three-wheeler and big vehicles is Rs. 2900 and Rs. 3600 respectively.
The applicants will be able to receive the new embossed number plate within 2-3 working days after the form submission.
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