NTSA Driving Licence Checker: How to Check Your Driving License

Tim Jumah

Here is how to check if your NTSA Driving License is ready for collection by SMS

It is now easier to check for your driving license’s validity online by going to the NTSA eCitizen website. You will be asked for your National ID number and other demographic data.

All that is needed are just two clicks on a mouse. So, it should not take more than 30 seconds to find out.

You need to know how to surf the internet and if your computer is equipped with the right software. You also need to use this article because we will show you a different way.

NTSA driving licence checker online free.

How to Check if Your NTSA Driving License is Ready by SMS

In just three easy steps, you will know if your NTSA driving license is Valid:

How can I check my license by SMS?

To check your driving license status by SMS

Send your National ID number to 22846 using the format of DL 0987654321. Where (0987654321) is your ID number.

However, if you don’t have time for SMS stuff, you can opt to use the NTSA app to check for the validity of your license, amongst other things.

You may also like: How to Transfer a Vehicle Online on NTSA TIMS.

To check for a PSV driver or conductor’s license, SMS the person’s ID number to 22846 using this format: OP 0987654321.

Again, you can also check the validity of a PSV SACCO or Company license by SMS. To do so, send an SMS containing the Sacco/Company name to 22486 using the following format; SACCO followed by the name of the Sacco/company.

What about a PSV night travel license?

To check for the validity of the above license, SMS the motor vehicle registration number to 22846 using the following format: NT KYX 123Y.

NTSA Driving License: Motor vehicle inspection details

Last but not least, you can check for your vehicle inspection status by sending an SMS to 22846. Use the following format; MVI KYX 123Y

Lastly, check for the status of your uncollected Logbook in Kenya. Send a message containing the motor vehicle registration number in the following format. RLOGKYX123Y to 22846.

NTSA Driving Licence Checker Summary

For Driver’s license

SMS code 22846

This is to inform the public that the verification of documents issued by NTSA is now available using SMS code 22846 as follows:

For driving license status

Send a message with the national driver identification number at 22846 in the following format:

DL 1234567111

For a PSV Night Travel License

Send a message from the registration number of the motor vehicle to 22846 in the following format:

NT KX 123X

This will give the status of the vehicle’s overnight travel license.

For the inspection of motor vehicles

Send a message from the registration number of the motor vehicle to 22846 in the following format:

MVI KXX 123X

For the status of the non-collected logbook

Send a message with the vehicle registration number to 22846 in the following format

RLOGKXX123X

For driver’s license / PSV driver

Send the driver’s national identification number to 22846 in the following format:

OP 123456711

For PSV SACCO/Enterprise License

Send the name of the company PSV/SACCO to number 22846 in the following format:

SACCO followed by the name SACCO/Name of company

For the details of the road service license

Send a message from the registration number of the motor vehicle to 22846 in the following format

RSL KXX 123X

For more information, call 020 6632300 or visit www.ntsa.go.ke

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Jumah has been a content writer for business and technology topics since early 2019. He has experience in writing and marketing and is dedicated to creating informative and engaging content.