Facilities to obtain DMT services through district offices
November 10, 2020 03:19 pm
The head office of the Department of Motor Traffic at Narahenpita which had been closed due to the risk of Covid-19 cannot be re-opened as the risk is not yet eliminated, the department said.
“We have planned to provide many of the services provided by the head office including motor vehicle transfers, through Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Gampaha and Hambantota district offices, with the aim of minimizing the inconveniences faced by our clients.”
Accordingly, the general public will be able to obtain the said services with effect from November 11. The clients who expect to obtain the said services are requested to contact the numbers set out below, during 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekdays and make an appointment to get the services.
Hambantota
070-6354151 / 070-6354152
Anuradhapura
070-6354153 / 070-6354154
Jaffna
070- 6354155 / 070-6354156
Kurunegala
070-6354157 / 070-6354158
Gampaha
070-6354159 / 070-6354160
Taken into consideration the inconveniences faced by the general public when obtaining the driving licences, it has been decided to reopen the Werahera office since with effect from November 11 with a limited staff, the department said.
However, it will be limited to the clients who reside in the areas where curfew is not affected and not belong to risky areas in the District of Colombo.
An appointment can be made beforehand to get the services, by contacting the following numbers:
- Inquiries – 0706354121
- Obtaining new dates and time for the candidates who have already received dates for examinations – 0706354122
- Obtaining new dates and time for the candidates who have already received dates for practical tests – 0706354123
- Obtaining new driving licences, renewing driving licences, amendments or any other inquiries regarding driving licences – 0706354124
- Inquiries regarding weight certificates and vehicle inspection - 0706354125
