The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Monday, March 27, introduced new features for motorists seeking to renew their Smart Driving Licences.
In a notice, NTSA pointed out that the applicants with Smart DLs were not required to undergo the biometrics process.
The Authority also clarified that the driving licences would be collected after five working days from the centre identified through the application process.
Here is a step-by-step process on how to renew the smart driving licence.
Visit www(dot)ntsa(dot)go(dot)ke and head to the 'Online Services menu.
Click on Driver Testing and Licensing.
Sign in using your E-Citizen login details.
Enter the codes to verify your identity and click proceed.
Click on Driving Licence Renewal.
Click on the type of Renewal, and select Smart DL (three years).
Enter the required information, click on review and make payments. According to NTSA, the renewal of the three-year licence costs Ksh3,050.
Motorists with queries were directed to send their questions to dlqueries(at)ntsa(dot)go(dot)ke.
In addition, users were advised to check the service status under Application History.
How to Renew Red Book DL
NTSA also gave a step-by-step guide on how to renew the red book Driving Licence (conventional DL).
Visit www(dot)ntsa(dot)go(dot)ke and head to the 'Online Services' menu.
Click on Driver Testing and Licensing.
Sign in using your E-Citizen login details.
Enter the codes to verify your identity. The motorists are directed to click on the type of Renewal and select an option for Virtual Driving Licence for either one year or three years.
Enter the required information and click on renew and make the necessary payments.
The smart DLs are fitted with a chip, that holds the drivers’ information and a points-based system is used to encourage discipline among motorists.
Each card comes with 100 points that are deducted every time the holder commits any traffic offence. Upon reaching the threshold of 40 points, the licence is automatically cancelled.
