Renewing your Vehicle Revenue License in Sri Lanka no longer requires standing in long queues at Provincial Secretariat offices. Through the official e-Revenue License portal, vehicle owners can seamlessly complete the renewal process online using a computer or smartphone.
Follow this comprehensive guide to understand the requirements and step-by-step process to obtain your online revenue license.
Prerequisites for Online e-Revenue License Renewal
Before starting your online renewal application, ensure that the following documents and validations are in place:
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Valid Vehicle Insurance Policy: Your insurance provider must have updated your valid policy details in the central government database.
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Vehicle Emission Test Certificate: A valid emission test certificate issued by CleanCo (DriveGreen) or LAUGFS Eco Sri.
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Vehicle Registration Certificate (CR Book): To locate your exact Vehicle Registration Number and Chassis Number.
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Payment Method: A valid Credit or Debit Card for online fee settlement.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
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Access the official e-Revenue portal: www.erevenue.lk
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Select your respective Province and preferred language.
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Click on the Vehicle Revenue License service category.
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Enter your Vehicle Registration Number and Chassis Number correctly, then click Submit.
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The system will automatically perform Auto-Validation to check your active Insurance and Emission Test status from the database.
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Once validated, the total license fee will be calculated and displayed on screen.
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Enter your Mailing Address and Mobile Number, then complete the payment using your Debit or Credit Card.
Temporary License vs. Original Printed License
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Temporary Revenue License: Immediately after payment confirmation, a downloadable temporary license (PDF format) will be generated. You can print this out and carry it in your vehicle; it is legally valid for 90 days.
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Original Printed License: The official government-printed revenue license card will be delivered directly to your provided mailing address via Registered Post within 1 to 2 weeks.
Important Things to Keep in Mind
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Data Synchronization Issues: If the portal indicates that your emission test or insurance details are not found, contact your insurance vendor or emission testing station to update their records in the central system.
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Provincial Coverage: The e-Revenue online service covers most Sri Lankan provinces, including Western Province, Southern Province, and North Western Province.
Disclaimer:
This guide is published for public information and educational purposes. For updated tariff structures and provincial regulations, please visit the official portal at erevenue.lk.