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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>When in doubt, get detailed information from the [https://udls.co.ug/ UDLS Website].<br />
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===Summary of Steps for acquiring a New Drivers License/Permit in Uganda===<br />
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#Get a letter of interest/introduction/proof of enrolment from a licensed driving school of your choice and (fees vary according to the driving school)<br />
#Download and fill in the [https://udls.co.ug/wp-content/uploads/Learner-Driving-Licence-Application-Form.pdf Learner permit application form] <br />
#Fill out the medical examination section of the form by going to a licensed medical personnel for a medical examination. This report is valid for six months and an applicant for a learner driving licence must have a medical examination report that does not exceed six months from the date indicated on the form.<br />
#[https://udls.co.ug/get-a-learners-licence Pay for a Learner permit]. Note that most banks are also able to perform this step for you.<br />
#Make a payment in the bank (remember to carry your PRN form or have one generated for you). You can also make a payment via mobile money or VISA on the [https://www.ura.go.ug/ URA website], but you have to call them afterwards and have the payment receipt emailed to you as proof of payment.<br />
#Go to any [https://udls.co.ug/ UDLS] office/branch to [https://udls.co.ug/get-a-learners-licence get your Learner permit], and you shall be guided on the process. You shall need valid identification documents:<br />
#Once you have acquired a Learners permit, enrol in a registered driving school of your choice and complete the driving course. At the end of the course, you shall be given a Certificate of Completion. Even if you can already drive, you still need this certificate for the next step.<br />
#Go for a driving test at the IOV (Inspectorate of Vehicles) center and get a Certificate of Competence. Here is [https://www.drivewithalicence.com/how-to-obtain-driver-certificate-of-competence-issued-by-uganda-police-iov/ helpful guide] for this step.<br />
#Go through a similar [https://udls.co.ug/get-a-new-driver-licence process] to fill in [https://udls.co.ug/wp-content/uploads/Driver-licence-application-form.pdf application], [https://udls.co.ug/paying-for-services-how-to-generate-a-payment-registration-slip generate a PRN] and make payment for a full drivers license/permit.<br />
#Wait about 3-4 working days after the IOV test before going back to [https://udls.co.ug/ UDLS] to acquire the full drivers license<br />
#In addition to identification documents and payment receipt, you shall need your original learner permit/license and the Certificate of Competence<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*See all [https://udls.co.ug/driving-licence-fees updated fees and charges] on the UDLS Website<br />
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==Valid Identification Documents==<br />
*For Ugandans: Valid national ID or a duplicate/copy/photocopy of the ID, or a [https://www.nira.go.ug/ NIRA] verification letter. <br />
*For non-Ugandans: valid passport, a visa valid for at least six months — and, if applicable; work permit, dependant pass, or student pass (original copies)<br />
*For refugees: refugee card issued by the office of the prime minister (original copy)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Ministry of Works and Transport - Head Office''',<br><br />
Physical address: Plot 57-59, Jinja Road <br><br />
Kampala, Uganda<br><br />
P.O. Box 7174, <br><br />
Kampala, Uganda<br><br />
Tel: +256 414 320 101 br><br />
Email:mowt@works.go.ug <br><br />
Website: [https://www.ura.go.ug/officeLocationController/showContactUs Link]<br><br />
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'''Uganda Revenue Authority - Head Office''',<br><br />
Physical address: Plot M193/M194,<br> <br />
Nakawa Industrial Area<br><br />
Kampala, Uganda<br><br />
P.O. Box 7279, <br><br />
Kampala, Uganda<br><br />
Toll Free Number: (256) 800117000<br><br />
Email:info@ura.go.ug <br><br />
Website: [https://www.ura.go.ug/officeLocationController/showContactUs Link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
The driving license is issued to an applicant who is 18 years and above and it is issued to a learner driver who has passed a driving test.<br />
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==Uganda Driving Permit Classes==<br />
**Group A Motorcycles<br />
**Group B Motorcars and dual-purpose motor vehicles(Passenger vehicles up to 7 people and Goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes)<br />
**Group CM Motorcars and dual-purpose motor vehicles<br />
**Group CH Heavy goods vehicles<br />
**Group DL Light omnibuses<br />
**Group DM Medium omnibuses<br />
**Group DH Heavy omnibuses<br />
**Group E Combination of vehicles<br />
**Group F Pedestrian-controlled vehicles<br />
**Group G Engineering plant vehicle<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
The driving licence can be used as can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*[https://udls.co.ug/get-a-new-driver-licence Uganda Driver Licensing System (UDLS) portal] <br />
*[https://www.ura.go.ug/ Uganda Revenue Authority] <br />
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