Apply for Transferring Driving Profile from or to Dubai
Transfer a valid Driving Licence issued in Dubai to another emirate or vice versa, or apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to transfer a driving profile from Dubai to another emirate or vice versa.
Select the type of document you want to transfer
Output
Driving Licence Transfer e-Certificate, valid for 2 months
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- RTA Smart Apps
- Customer Happiness Centres
- Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your UAE Pass, Emirates ID number, or Passport.
- If you log in using the Emirates ID, you'll receive an OTP on your registered phone number.
- Pay the fines, if any.
- Select the emirate where the licence can be transferred from the available list.
- If your residency is from outside the emirate where you wish to move, upload the documents.
- Download the NOC from the dashboard on the RTA website.
- Submit the NOC and the original Dubai Driving Licence to the Drivers Licensing Department in the selected emirate to receive the new licence.
Service Time
- Residency from the same emirate: Instantly
- Residency from another emirate: 3 working days
Channels
Steps
- Log in to your account using your UAE Pass.
- Check your licence details and click Proceed .
- Pay the fines, if any.
- Select the emirate to which you want to transfer the licence, and attach the NOC if required.
- Pay the fees.
- Download the Digital Transfer Licence Certificate (NOC) from the dashboard.
- Hand over the Digital Transfer Licence Certificate and Dubai original Driving Licence at the Drivers Licensing Department of the other emirate to obtain the new licence.
Service Time
3 minutes
Channels
Steps
- Receive a link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code and share it with the employee.
- Check the application.
- Surrender your original Driving Licence.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the receipt and certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
10 minutes
Channels
| Centre Name | Location | Working Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hatta Tasjeel | Itinerary Details |
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Steps
- Receive a link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code and share it with the employee.
- Check the application.
- Surrender your original Driving Licence.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the receipt and certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
10 minutes
Important to Know
You Should Know
- You must be present in person when applying at Customer Happiness or Inspection Centres.
- Hatta Tasjeel Centre provides this service during weekdays only:
- Monday to Thursday from 7am to 3pm
- Friday from 4pm to 9pm.
- You must surrender your initial Driving Licence when transferred.
You Should Do
- To transfer your Driving Licence to Abu Dhabi , you must provide an NOC from the Licensing Authority in Abu Dhabi.
Eligible Categories
Citizens and residents, with a valid Driving Licence issued in Dubai
Service Requirements
If your residency is issued in or outside the emirate to which you want to transfer the Driving Licence
- Emirates ID
- Valid Driving Licence
- NOC from the emirate to which you want to transfer the Driving Licence
Fees
AED 220
| Certificate | AED 200 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 220 |
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q: If I have a certificate to transfer my Driving Licence from Dubai to another emirate, can I drive a vehicle with the Transfer Certificate until the transaction is completed in the other emirate?
- A: According to the circular of the Ministry of Interior, you can use the digital Driving Licence to drive within the UAE until the procedures for transferring the Driving Licence to the other emirate are completed (even if the Driving Licence status on the Traffic File is "Transferred").
Updated on: 04-November-2025