Renew your NTSA smart driving licence on the TIMS portal at tims.ntsa.go.ke, logging in with your ID and paying by M-PESA to NTSA paybill 206206. The smart DL now expires every three years, so most renewals are the three-year option. On the fee: sources vary. The legacy booklet-era renewal was KES 650 for one year or KES 1,450 for three, but multiple 2026 sources now quote KES 3,050 for a three-year smart DL renewal (this includes the smart-card production cost and convenience fee). TIMS shows the exact amount for your renewal at the payment step. Confirm before paying.
How to renew on TIMS, step by step
Log in to tims.ntsa.go.ke with your ID number and password. Open the Driving Licence menu and choose renewal. Confirm your details and the licence classes you hold. Pay by M-PESA on the prompt, using the NTSA paybill 206206. Submit, and you get an SMS when the smart card is ready to collect at your chosen NTSA or Huduma point.
What renewal costs
The current smart DL renewal fee is quoted at either KES 650/KES 1,450 (booklet-era pricing) or KES 3,050 (smart DL, three years) depending on source. Both figures were live in 2026. TIMS is the authoritative source at the payment step. Pay only via NTSA paybill 206206.
See the full NTSA paybill anatomy on our NTSA paybill 206206 page. Related: NTSA logbook transfer.
NTSA smart DL, frequently asked questions
How much is smart DL renewal?
Sources vary between KES 650/KES 1,450 (booklet-era) and KES 3,050 (smart DL, three years). TIMS shows your exact amount at the payment step. Pay only via NTSA paybill 206206.
How long does the smart DL take?
About 5 to 10 business days from approval to collection at your chosen NTSA or Huduma point.
Do I need the old booklet to renew?
If you already hold a smart DL you renew directly on TIMS; first-time conversion from the booklet has an extra step and, in some cases, an NTSA eye and driving test.
Verified line: Process verified against NTSA TIMS. Fees pending confirmation against the current NTSA schedule; TIMS shows exact amount at payment step. Last checked 8 September 2026. Independent guide, not NTSA. Pay only via NTSA paybill 206206 on TIMS.