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Apply for Vehicle Renewal

This service enables you to renew the ownership of a vehicle registered in Dubai.

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Eligibility
Individual customers, citizens and residents, and companies are eligible to apply for this service.
Required documents
  • This service has no required documents.
Service fees

Renewal fees

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

If the ownership was expired for more than a year, the fees become as follows:

Re-registration fees

  • 400 AED Light vehicle private/public
  • 500 AED private vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
  • 750 AED public vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
  • 900 AED private vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
  • 1,200 AED public vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
  • 600 AED private light mechanical equipment
  • 800 AED public light mechanical equipment
  • 1,000 AED private 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.

Inspection fees

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

Lifespan Extension for Commercial Vehicles

  • 350 AED lifespan extension fees
  • + 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees
Process time
  • Online channels: instantly
  • Self Service Machines: 5 minutes
  • Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres: 5 minutes.
Process

Vehicles that do not require a technical inspection before their renewal:

Through Website and Smart Apps

  1. The customer enters the required information.
  2. RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
  3. The customer settles the required fees by credit card.
  4. The customer receives the ownership certificate through 1 of the following channels:
    • SMS or e-mail
    • Self Service Machines by entering the details of the transaction. The customer receives the service from the printer of the Self Service Machine.
    • Through the delivery service with the following fees:
      • Standard delivery 20 AED.
      • Same day delivery 35 AED.
      • Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED.
      • International delivery 50 AED.
  5. The customer with an Apple device can receive the electronic ownership from the Apple Wallet through the RTA Dubai App.

Through Mahboub Chatbot (customers with no RTA account)

  1. The customer types renew vehicle.
  2. The customer enters the vehicle plate number details.
  3. RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
  4. The customer selects a delivery method from below methods:
    • Electronic document sent to the customer’s registered email
    • Through the delivery service, the delivery fees are as follows:
      • Standard delivery 20 AED
      • Same day delivery 35 AED
      • Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED
      • International delivery 50 AED.
  5. The customer settles the fines.
  6. The customer settles the required fees.

Through Mahboub Chatbot (customers with RTA account)

  1. The customer types renew vehicle.
  2. The customer enters his username.
  3. The customer selects a vehicle from the vehicle list in his account or enters the plate details of another vehicle.
  4. RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
  5. The customer selects a delivery method from below methods:
    • Electronic document sent to the customer’s registered email
    • Through the delivery service, the delivery fees are as follows:
      • Standard delivery 20 AED
      • Same day delivery 35 AED
      • Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED
      • International delivery 50 AED.
  6. The customer settles the fines.
  7. The customer settles the required fees.

Through Self Service Machines

  1. The customer selects online services.
  2. RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
  3. The customer proceeds to the desired service and enters the vehicle's details.
  4. The customer settles the required fees by credit card.
  5. The customer receives the ownership certificate instantly from the printer of the Self Service Machines.
  6. The customer with an Apple device can receive the electronic ownership from the Apple Wallet through the RTA Dubai App.

Vehicles that require a technical inspection before their renewal:

Through Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres

  1. The customer heads to the centre and provides the inspection yard front desk employee with his mobile number.
  2. The employee provides the customer with a link to apply for the service.
  3. The customer checks through the link the token number, and the number of the inspection yard where he needs to inspect his vehicle.
  4. The customer is notified of the remaining time and the service completion process inside the yard.
  5. When the vehicle inspection is completed, the customer is notified to settle the inspection and vehicle renewal fees.
  6. The customer settles the required fees through the link.
  7. The customer receives the ownership certificate through 1 of the following channels:
    • SMS or Email
    • Self Service Machines by entering the details of the transaction. The customer receives the service from the printer of the Self Service Machine.
    • Through the delivery service with the following fees:
      • Standard delivery 20 AED.
      • Same day delivery 35 AED.
      • Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED.
      • International delivery 50 AED.


Extension of Commercial Vehicles Lifespan (Car rental activity - Code 5)

Through RTA website

  1. The customer logs in to the company account using his user name and password.
  2. The customer clicks Licensing Services then Vehicles.
  3. The customer selects the vehicles to be tested from the list of vehicles registered under the company Traffic File.
  4. The customer reads the Terms and Conditions, then checks the confirmation box, and clicks Next.
  5. The customer picks a testing date and centre, then clicks Book Appointment.
  6. The customer receives the confirmation and the appointment details through email and SMS.
  7. The company representative takes the vehicle to the selected centre on the appointment date and pays the fees.
  8. The customer receives the results via email and SMS.
  9. If approved, the company continues with the renewal process.
  10. If failed, the company makes the required changes or maintenance to the vehicle within 29 days from the test date, then books a new appointment.
Average waiting time
  • Online channels: Instantly
  • Self Service Machines: Instantly
  • Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres: 5 minutes.
Validity

1 year.

What you will get
  • Vehicle ownership certificate.
Terms and conditions
  • The vehicle must pass the traffic safety test.
  • The customer must insure the vehicle.
  • In the event of delay in renewing the ownership of a vehicle, the customer is required to settle late fees, based on the vehicle category and the duration of the delay.
  • The insurance is optional when renewing the ownership of a quad bike or a trailer and semi-trailer.
  • To renew the ownership of a vehicle that is outside the country, the customer must present an inspection certificate ratified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy of the concerned country, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The customer presents it at the technical inspection centres within a period of 1 month. Citizens of GCC countries are exempted from ratifying the documents.
  • Commercial companies and owners of fleets and facilities must not have any impediments or circulars on the vehicle file or the file of the company that owns the vehicle.
  • The customer can renew the ownership of a vehicle up to 150 days before its expiry.
  • The customer is required to settle all the traffic fines before receiving this service.
  • Companies can apply for this service through online channels only (same condition applies to individuals whose vehicles do not need a technical examination during the first 3 years of registration).
  • Commercial vehicles purchased from a local dealer are exempted from the technical inspection for the first year starting from the date of registration.
  • The inspection of classical vehicles must be undertaken at:
  • Re-registration terms apply in case of expired vehicle ownership.
  • If the vehicle was purchased from a local authorised agent, the vehicle is registered and renewed 3 years without a technical examination (for individuals only).
  • In case of renewing the vehicle licence few days before it expires, the validity of the ownership is calculated from the date of applying for the vehicle renewal.
  • Companies cannot renew the vehicle ownership through Self-Service Machines. They can only print it after applying for the service online, paying the fees and receiving the application reference number.
  • Car rental companies (code 5), can extend the lifespan of commercial vehicles linked to the activity when they reach the maximum operational age (4 years). A valid Traffic File and Trade Licence are required. The company can't apply for extension more than 3 times.
FAQs
  • Question 1: In case of an expired vehicle ownership certificate, what are the fines that the customer is required to settle?

Answer 1: The customer is required to settle all vehicle pending fines in the case of an expired ownership and all Salik fines registered on his traffic file.

The customer can settle these fines only at the federal branches and at the Licensing Department in Deira and Al Barsha and at the Customer Happiness Centre - Umm Ramool.

  • Question 2: Is it required to periodically inspect vehicles of governmental and semi - governmental bodies and companies?

Answer 2: Yes, vehicles must undergo the technical test yearly.

  • Question 3: If the customer owns more than 1 vehicle, renewing the registration of which one is considered a priority?

Answer 3: If the customer owns 2 or more vehicles, he must always start by renewing or removing the ownership of the vehicle registered on his traffic file that expired first.

  • Question 4: If the vehicle is registered in another emirate and the customer has a residence visa from the same emirate, is he allowed to renew the ownership in Dubai?

Answer 4: No, the customer must consult the licensing authorities in the other emirate.

  • Question 5: What is the validity of the technical test?

Answer 5: The technical test is valid for 30 days from the date of its issuance.

  • Question 6: What is the procedure if the vehicle is new but the traffic system requests its inspection?

Answer 6: If the vehicle is brand new, bought with 0 miles and the customer is the first owner but the system requests its inspection, then he must check with the Customer Happiness Centre in Deira or Al Barsha.

  • Question 7: What is the validity of the tyres when renewing the ownership?

Answer 7: As per the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology the validity of the tyres is 5 years maximum from the date of its manufacturing. If tyres are damaged, the customer must change them to pass the inspection test.

Note: The customer must present a registration card to inspect the vehicle.

  • Question 8: Is the customer required to perform the inspection test if the vehicle is new and its ownership was not renewed for 6 months?

Answer 8: In case of registration of a brand new vehicle bought from an authorised dealership, never preregistered, and with a valid custom certificate, it can be renewed on a yearly basis for the first 3 years without a technical test, provided that the renewal is done one day before the expiration of the registration.

Note: Any change of ownership will require a technical inspection, even if done during the first 3 years.

  • Question 9: Is the customer required to update any information when applying for this service through the online channels?

Answer 9: When applying for this service through the online channels, the customer must update the insurance details on the traffic system (through the insurance company) and must update the details of the vehicle inspection if necessary (through the inspection centre).

  • Question 10: When is the customer required to inspect the vehicles registered under the company’s traffic file?

Answer 10: Vehicles registered under the company’s traffic file must be inspected yearly after the registration. The company can renew the ownership certificate of the vehicle 149 days before its expiry.

  • Question 11: What are the steps that the customer must follow if he owns more than 1 vehicle and desires to renew or cancel its ownership after its expiry?

Answer 11: If the vehicle is new and the customer delays the renewal of its ownership for more than 6 months from the date of the expiry of its first renewal, the vehicle must undergo a technical inspection test even if it is new before proceeding with the registration.

  • Question 12: Does RTA accept universal inspection tests to renew the ownership of a vehicle?

Answer 12: No, RTA does not accept these tests.

  • Question 13: What is a vehicle cancellation from the traffic system?

Answer 13: The cancellation of a vehicle is crossing it out from the traffic system either by issuing an ownership certificate or a transfer certificate or an export certificate.

To cancel the vehicle, the customer must present the original Emirates ID + copy of ID.

  • Question 14: What will happen if the customer did not renew the expired vehicle registration after 2 months from its expiry?

Answer 14: The traffic file will be blocked after 3 months and the customer will receive a notification through SMS.

  • Question 15: What is ownership e-card and what details it includes?

Answer 15: The ownership e-card is an electronic document called Vehicle Licence sent to the customer via email and 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 his phone to show it to concerned authorities when needed.

  • Question 16: How can the customer print the ownership e-card or any other document in case he didn’t receive an email or he wanted to verify the vehicle details, renewal date and insurance details?

Answer 16: The ownership e-card may be printed through the Document Validation service, by selecting service type Vehicle Licence then entering the vehicle details to show the print order.

  • Question 17: What details are featured on the vehicle licence?

Answer 17: The vehicle licence 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 18: How can the customer show the ownership e-card to the police patrols or officers, or the Licensing Department?

Answer 18: The customer shows the ownership e-card featured in RTA applications and saved on his phone, or the printed copy of the e-card.

  • Question 19: What is required when crossing the borders to GCC or other countries?

Answer 19:

    • To GCC countries:
      • UAE and GCC Citizens: Hard copy of the vehicle licence
      • Non-GCC Citizens: Hard copy of the vehicle licence, tourist certificate, and Customs transit book (Triptec)
    • To other countries:
      • All customers: Hard copy of the vehicle licence, tourist certificate, and Customs transit book (Triptec).


  • Question 20: How can the customer access the insurance details?

Answer 20: The insurance details are featured on the ownership e-card accessible through RTA smart application, or on the printed copy of the vehicle licence.

  • Question 21: How can the customer access the mortgage details?

Answer 21: Mortgage details are featured on all the documents including the permanent ownership.

  • Question 22: What happens when the ownership details are amended?

Answer 22: When amending an ownership detail, like changing the plate number or the vehicle colour, details are updated on the ownership e-card and the vehicle’s licence.

  • Question 23: In case the customer doesn’t have RTA application, can the vehicle licence be printed through the customer service centre?

Answer 23: There is no need for the customer service representative to print the vehicle licence. The customer may print it through the link sent via email.

  • Question 24: Is the customer obliged to replace the vehicle licence once the electronic ownership phase implemented?

Answer 24: The ownership certificate is replaced only upon its renewal, or in case of replacement of a lost/damaged licence or change in ownership document such as change of colour or plate number or adding or redeeming a mortgage.

  • Question 25: In case the transaction was completed and the customer did not receive a text message or e-mail with the vehicle licence, how does the customer know the expiry date of the ownership?

Answer 25: The customer can check his personal details though RTA Call Centre on 8009090, or print the ownership e-card through the Document Validation service, by selecting service type Vehicle Licence then entering the vehicle details to show the print order.

  • Question 26: How can the customer check the expiry date of his vehicle licence?

Answer 26: The vehicle’s expiry date can be checked through the vehicle licence, or the RTA website, or the SMS sent to the customer's mobile number.

  • Question 27: Can the customer renew his vehicle ownership if the validity of the new insurance starts one week after the expiry of the vehicle ownership and insurance?

Answer 27: No, the insurance must be valid when renewing the vehicle ownership.

  • Question 28: Can the customer select the start date of the insurance if the vehicle ownership is expired?

Answer 28: The customer can contact the insurance company to specify the insurance start date.

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