Requirements to get your licence renewed
| Validity | Price (UGX) |
|---|---|
| Five years | 310,000 |
| Three years | 210,000 |
| One year | 130,000 |
The mandatory documents you will need for this process:
- Expired licence (original copy)
*If you lost or damaged your licence, we shall require a police letter in place of the original copy of the expired licence. - Valid national ID for Ugandan applicants. We also accept a duplicate/copy of the ID, a photocopy of the ID, or a NIRA verification letter if you don’t have any of the previous documents
*For non-Ugandans: valid passport, valid visa — and, if applicable; work permit, dependant pass, or student pass (original copies)
*Refugee card issued by the prime ministers office for refugees (original copy) - Proof of payment (payment registration number); how to generate a payment registration slip
How to renew a lapsed licence
A lapsed licence is one that has been expired for 24 months (two years) or more. You can renew a lapsed licence after returning to the Inspectorate of Vehicles (IOV) — a department at the Uganda Police — to be tested for the classes on the lapsed licence.
Note: UDLS does not accept cash at our branches. Payment Assessments are generated via the URA website or the MoWT e-service portal and payment is made through any bank, mobile money, or payway.
Driving Licence Verification/Authentication:
To get a letter of authentication or have a Driving Licence verified:
- Email licences@works.go.ug requesting verification with an attachment of a scanned copy (front and back) of the Driving Licence.
- 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