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Apply for a learner driving licence

A learner’s licence is a mandatory requirement for a new/ full driving licence and is given for three months to enable you train with a driving school and test with IOV. 

Apply for your full/new driving licence

Apply for a full/new driving licence after completing training from a licensed driving school and testing with the IOV.

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Renew your driving licence

Renew your driving licence when it expires and after paying the appropriate fee.

Acquire a duplicate licence

Apply for a duplicate licence when you lose a valid driving licence and after reporting the loss to the police. 

Add other classes to your licence

Check if you qualify to add a class to your driving licence and the needed requirements for the class extension. 

Exchange a foreign driving licence

Use your non-Ugandan driving licence as a basis to process a Ugandan driving licence.

Driving Licence Verification/Authentication:

To get a letter of authentication or have a Driving Licence verified:

  • Visit the Ministry Portal https://services.works.go.ug/ and under the Driving Licences menu, select “Search and Certification of Driving Licence”. You will be directed through the steps and generate a Payment Registration Number (PRN).
  • Proceed to pay the fees (UG Shs 60,000) to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), using any of the approved URA channels (Any Bank in Uganda, Mobile Money Option, Visa, Mastercard, EFT, RTGS etc).
  • Email licences@works.go.ug requesting verification with an attachment of a scanned copy (front and back) of the Driving Licence and a copy of the receipt or the PRN.
  • ⁠Clearly state to what email the letter should be sent.

For more clarity reach out to UDLS; Email:  info@udls.co.ug or call Toll-free: 0800211002

Uganda Driver Licensing System