How to apply for an Interim Driving License on eCitizen

An Interim Driving License is the document one pays for and receives after passing the Driving License Test. Before one can apply for a driving license, one needs to first have the interim DL for the time being and it is valid usually for one year. Within this period the individual can now apply for the Smart Driving License or renew the 1 year virtual DL. In this article, we share how to apply for an Interim Driving License using eCitizen.

The Interim Driving License allows one to drive the vehicle under classes outlined in the Interim. The interim is paid for about Kshs. 1,050 and comes after having the PDL for 3 months plus and after passing the driving test. The procedure is easy to follow as long as the details are available on the NTSA Portal on eCitizen.

How to Apply for an Interim Driving License on eCitizen

Before you can apply for an interim DL, you need to have an eCitizen which means before you can apply for a PDL, you will have an eCitizen account. Those who lack an eCitizen account can register on accounts.ecitizen.go.ke

• Open on your phone or PC browser
• In the URL bar key in the eCitizen link or just click on this link – https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/en
• Once loaded click on Login and enter your ID Number or E-mail address and your eCitizen Password.
• Click on Login and send the OTP to either email or phone and key in to allow you access your account.
• Scroll down to Agencies and click on National Transport And Safety Authority (NTSA) (New) – https://serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke/dashboard
• The page will display an option to confirm if you’re the one and click on Continue to access the NTSA eCitizen Portal
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• The DL details will be displayed with the names on the left and ID number and other details. Locate the Print Driving License menu and click on it.
• Fill in the required details like place of Birth and blood Group, and finally upload your Passport Photo and submit. Confirm the details and submit
• Proceed to click on M-PESA to pay the Kshs. 1050 and click on Complete. Once done, you will be redirected to the page to download the Interim Driving License