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Apply for Registering a New Vehicle

This service enables you to apply for registering a new vehicle and issuing an ownership certificate for the registered one.

Eligibility

Individual customers and companies are eligible to apply for this service.

Required documents

For citizens

Customer’s traffic file
Original Emirates ID to update the information
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Online insurance certificate from the vehicle’s insurer, valid for 6 months or more.

For residents

Customer’s traffic file
Original Emirates ID to update the information
Copy of the valid passport or The ID if available
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For members of political and diplomatic bodies

Customer’s traffic file
Original Emirates ID + copy of the passport
A letter for the ministry of Foreign Affairs
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For customers under 18 years old and have a judicial decision to register a vehicle under their names

Customer’s traffic file
Original Emirates ID + copy of the passport
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For governmental bodies and departments

The traffic file of the governmental body or department
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
A letter from the governmental body addressed to the Vehicle Licensing Department, signed by the authorized signatory and stamped by the government entity
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For parties related to Dubai government that hold no Establishment Decree

The traffic file of the governmental department
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
A letter from the governmental body addressed to the Vehicle Licensing Department, signed by the authorized signatory and stamped by the government entity
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For commercial companies and owners of fleets and facilities

Traffic file of the company, establishment or facility
Letter from the establishments, companies or dealers + copy of the commercial license
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test).
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For political and diplomatic bodies

Traffic file of the Diplomatic or political body
A letter for Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Transfer certificate from other Emirates or possession certificate issued by the licensing agency
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

For international organization operating inside the UAE

Customer’s traffic file
Original Emirates ID + copy of the passport
A letter for the ministry of Foreign Affairs
The vehicle’s customs card issued from one of the UAE’s Customs Departments. In case the vehicle was imported from a source other than the authorized dealer, the customer should transfer it from the concerned emirate to Dubai
Electronic or physical selling agreement between the seller and buyer approved by the system
Vehicle test certificate if the vehicle was inspected outside the UAE, used, or imported from a source other than the local dealer
Gulf specification conformity form (UAE standards test)
Electronic insurance of the vehicle valid for 6 months or more.

Service fees

400 AED Light vehicle private/public
500 AED vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
750 AED public vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
900 AED vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
1,200 AED public vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
600 AED light mechanical equipment
800 AED public light mechanical equipment
1,000 AED heavy mechanical equipment
1,300 AED public heavy mechanical equipment
120 AED trailer and semi-trailer
500 AED bus with a number of passengers between 14 and 26
1,200 AED bus with a number of passengers exceeding 26
200 AED motorcycle
+20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

Note: Service fees vary according to the size of the plate: 35 AED for the short plate and 50 AED for the long plate, and 200 AED for Dubai branded plates.

Inspection fees

150 AED light vehicle
200 AED heavy vehicle
120 AED motorcycle
120 AED quad bike
120 AED light mechanical equipment
150 AED heavy mechanical equipment
120 AED trailer and semi-trailer
100 AED export technical inspection
420 AED technical inspection of classical vehicle
+20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

Average processing time

10 minutes.

Kiosks

Customer Happiness Centre - Umm Ramool
Customer Happiness Centre - Deira
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Barsha
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Manarah
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Towar
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Aweer
Al Kifaf Center
Speed Fit
Tasjeel Al Tawar
Barsha Tasjeel
Quick Cars Testing
Muhaisna Shamil
Tamam Vehicle Testing
Al Qusais Tasjeel
Wasel Belhasa.

Service Centres

Customer Happiness Centre - Umm Ramool
Customer Happiness Centre - Deira
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Barsha
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Manarah
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Towar
Customer Happiness Centre - Al Aweer.

Service Providers

Tasjeel ENOC

Emarat Petroleum - Al Shamil

Al Mumayaz Vehicle Testing

Wasel Vehicle Testing

Other companies

Process

Through service centers and service providers

The customer submits the required documents at the service centre
The customer is required to settle the service fees
The customer receives the vehicle's ownership certificate, the plate numbers and the expiry sticker.

Validity

1 year from the date of the vehicle registration.

What you will get

Vehicle ownership
Vehicle plates
Expiry sticker.

Terms and conditions

The customer or the legal representative must be present in person
The vehicle must pass the traffic safety test
The customer is required to settle all the traffic fines before receiving this service
Customers with disabilities are exempted from the registration fees of maximum 1 vehicle after presenting the required documents relevant to the service and the card of the Ministry of Social Affairs
Customers who have a residence visa from another emirate must meet 1 of the following conditions:
- The customer must be an investor in Dubai (property or facility owner)
- The customer must work for a company that has a branch in Dubai
- The customer must be a resident in Dubai (the customer must provide a ratified tenancy agreement from Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency or a recent electricity or phone bill)
- The customer must be an employee at a governmental or semi-governmental agency or at a regional institution that has an office in Dubai
- The customer must own a special number before 27 January 2007
- The customer must present a letter from the university if he is enrolled at any educational institution in Dubai
GCC citizens who want to register a vehicle must present the original Emirates ID and are not required to meet the previous conditions
Individuals can register new imported vehicles through an agent for 1 year or 2 years or 3 years on the condition that they insure the vehicle over the requested period.

FAQs

Question 1: Is it possible to register a vehicle if the possession certificate is issued in another emirate?

Answer 1: No, the possession certificate issued in another emirate cannot be used to register the vehicle in Dubai.

Question 2: What are the specifications to register a heavy vehicle (3 tonnes)?

Answer 2:

Height: 4.2 m
Width: 2.6 m
Length: depending on the vehicle.

Question 3: Can citizens enrolled in the army register a vehicle in Dubai? Are residents allowed to register vehicles?

Answer 3: Citizens are allowed to register vehicles in Dubai even if they are enrolled in the army. Residents are allowed to register the vehicle that should meet the Dubai conditions for registering a vehicle.

Question 4: What type of vehicles are citizens and residents allowed to register?

Answer 4:

Residents: Only light vehicles and motorcycles

Citizens: Light vehicles and motorcycles. The customer can register a light bus if the family is comprised of at least 10 members. The customer must present a proof (a family book for special reasons or a birth certificate).

Question 5: How many vehicles are customers allowed to register?

Answer 5: Customers are allowed to register an unlimited number of vehicles.

Question 6: For how long will the registration be valid in accordance with the insurance provided by the customer?

Answer 6: If the customer provides an insurance for more than 1 year, the registration can be valid for more than 1 year. The maximum validity is 3 years. This is only applicable for new vehicles.

Question 7: Is the customer with an investment visa allowed to register a vehicle?

Answer 7: Yes, but the visa must be valid for at least 6 months.

Question 8: Are customers allowed to register light pick-ups?

Answer 8: Customers are allowed to register 4-door light transport vehicles and 2-door vehicles (for citizens only). They will receive private plates and they are allowed to register fancy 4-door vehicles if they have residence visa from Dubai or from another emirate on condition that the vehicles meet the registration conditions.

Question 9: What are the cases applicable for technical inspection?

Answer 9: If the vehicles are purchased from a private enterprise other than the authorized dealers and also if the vehicles are imported or previously owned.

Question 10: What is the procedure if the customer loses the plate sticker?

Answer 10: if a customer loses for some reason the plate sticker, he can head to any Vehicles Renewal Services centers and pay 10 AED to receive a new sticker.

Question 11: Are customers allowed to register a vehicle without holding a driving license?

Answer 11: It is possible to register a vehicle without holding a driving license on condition that the customer has a Dubai residence visa.

Question 12: Can the customer register a vehicle on the condition of providing property documents?

Answer 12: This is possible if the property is owned by the customer. He must present the Emirates ID and the original passport.

Question 13: In which cases is the technical test undertaken in other emirates accepted?

Answer 13: It is accepted in the cases of registration, renewal transactions and transfer certificates of light vehicles from Dubai to other emirates.

Question 14: Can the customer upload the results of the technical test online?

Answer 14: RTA electronically uploads the result of the test.

Question 15: Are customers allowed to register vehicles if they have 2 traffic files?

Answer 15: Yes, customers can register the vehicle after requesting from RTA to merge the 2 traffic files into 1. After having 1 traffic file, the customer can register the vehicle.

Question 16: When was the ownership e-card implemented for individuals?

Answer 16:

Phase 1 on January 1, 2018: Government, rental and taxi vehicles
Phase 2 on May 1, 2018: diplomatic and corporate vehicles
Phase 3 on September 1, 2018: Individuals vehicles.

Question 17: What is ownership e-card and what details it includes?

Answer 17: The ownership e-card is an electronic document called (Vehicle License) sent to the customer via email and an sms . It includes all the ownership details including the expiry date, mortgage and insurance. This e-card is issued through the service of "Authenticating The Validity Of An RTA Document" on the RTA website and Dubai Drive application and the customer has to print it or save it on their phone to show it to concerned authorities when needed.

Question 18: How can customers print the ownership e-card or any other document in case they didn’t receive an email or they wanted to verify the vehicle details, renewal date and insurance details?

Answer 18: The ownership e-card may be printed as follows:

Login to rta.ae
Select Licensing services
Scroll down the Certificate Verification service and press Click Here
Select service type (Vehicle License) then enter the vehicle details to show the print order.

Question 19: What details are featured on the vehicle license?

Answer 19: The vehicle license features all the details related to the vehicle including the expiry date, the mortgage and the insurance details. It is sent via email to the customer in a printable format.

Question 20: What happens when police patrols or officers request the ownership card?

Answer 20: The customer shows the ownership e-card featured in RTA applications and saved on his phone, or shows the printed copy of the e-card.

Question 21: How does the customer show the e-card to the licensing department?

Answer 21: The customer shows the ownership e-card featured in RTA applications and saved on his phone, or shows the printed copy of the e-card.

Question 22: How can the customer access the insurance details?

Answer 22: The insurance details are featured on the ownership e-card accessible through RTA mobile application, or on the printed copy of the vehicle license.

Question 23: How can the customer access the mortgage details?

Answer 23: Mortgage details are feature on all the documents.

Question 24: What happens when the ownership details are amended?

Answer 24: In case any of the vehicle details get amended such as changing the plate number or the color:

Details are updated on the ownership e-card and the vehicle’s license.

Question 25: In case the customer doesn’t have RTA application, can the vehicle license be printed through the customer service center?

Answer 25: There is no need for the customer service representative to print the vehicle license. The customer may print it through the link sent via email.

Question 26: Is the customer obliged to replace the vehicle license once the electronic ownership phase implemented?

Answer 26: The ownership certificate is replaced only upon its renewal, or in case of replacement of lost/damaged license or change in ownership document such as change of color or plate number or adding or redeeming a mortgage.

Question 27: In case the customer’s phone number was registered wrongly, how can the link be resent to him?

Answer 27: The customers shall update their personal details though RTA Call Center: 8009090. Also he can print the ownership e-card as follows:

Login to rta.ae
Select Licensing services
Scroll down the Certificate Verification service and press Click Here
Select service type (Vehicle License) then enter the vehicle details to show the print order.

Question 28: How can customers check the expiry date of their vehicle license?

Answer 28: The vehicle’s expiry date can be checked in several ways:

Through the details featured on the vehicle’s license
Through the short messages sent to the customers’ mobile numbers.

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