Uganda Security Printing Co. has taken charge of issuing driving licenses today from the Kyambogo based Face Technologies. The Uganda Security Printing Company has officially started printing driving permits; with a call to motorists to clear their traffic penalties before flocking the new offices for permit renewal.The Uganda Driver Licensing system has been launched today at their new Office location at Main Railway station on Plot 57 Nasser Road.
There has been a renaming of the document from a driver’s license to a driver’s license, which has more security features and can be used with East Africa and COMESA partner countries.
The government has added a new 5-year license tier. A one-year learner’s license costs UGX 60,000. A new driver’s license costs UGX 135k, UGX 230k, and UGX 330k for a period of 1, 3, and 5 years respectively, while driving license renewal costs UGX 130k, UGX 210, and 310k for a period of 1, 3, and 5 years respectively.
| Type of License | 1 year (UGX) | 3 years (UGX) | 5 years (UGX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learner’s/Provisional | 60,000 | ||
| New full Driving License | 135,000 | 230,000 | 330,000 |
| Driving License Renewal | 130,000 | 210,000 | 310,000 |
| Duplicate Driving License | 121,000 | 121,000 | 120,000 |
| Class extension/class | 121,000 | 121,000 | 121,000 |
| Foreign Exchange | 230,000 | 230,000 | 330,000 |
| Text fees for each class | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
There are also options to duplicate your driving license and class extension. Unlike before, applicants will pay all fees at once to URA via the banks, mobile money or online.
