It has been announced that the services provided by the Department of Motor Traffic have been further expanded. A range of services, including new vehicle registrations, transfers of ownership, driving licences, and the resolution of technical issues, can be carried out through this setup. However, it is mandatory for individuals arriving to obtain one-day services to reserve a date and time in advance.
Key points
- Prior appointment booking has been made mandatory to obtain one-day services
- Appointments can be booked via telephone or through the website dmtappointments.dmt.gov.lk
- Prior appointment booking is not required for normal services
- Only motorcycles will be newly registered at these offices
Telephone numbers for booking appointments
The website dmtappointments.dmt.gov.lk can be used to book an appointment for services. In addition, several telephone numbers have been introduced according to the respective areas.
Appointments can be booked via 0112 117 116 for Colombo, 0332 117 116 for Gampaha, 0372 117 116 for Kurunegala, 0472 117 116 for Hambantota, 0252 117 116 for Anuradhapura, and 0212 117 116 for Jaffna.
Prior appointments not required for normal services
The department stated that only motorcycles will be newly registered through these offices. It was also noted that there is no requirement to book prior appointments to obtain normal services.
It has been notified that, in addition to the Narahenpita head office, documents for ordinary vehicle ownership transfers can be handed over through district offices of the Department of Motor Traffic located at District Secretariats, as well as through Divisional Secretariats.
