Apply for or Manage a Commercial Licence Plate
RTA allows major dealerships and authorised showrooms in Dubai to obtain personalised registration plates for their commercial vehicles, to facilitate identification and regulation on public roads.
Output
Commercial plate numbers and Ownership Certificate, valid for 1 year
Ways to Apply
- Website
- Customer Happiness Centres
Channels
Steps
- Log in to your company account using your username and password, or UAE Pass.
- Your identity is verified through UAE Pass.
- Select the plates.
- Apply for a commercial licence plate. In case of renewal or cancellation, select the commercial plate and the appropriate action (renewal or cancellation), then confirm whether the plates are available or lost.
- In case of applying for new plates or renewal, the system verifies the vehicle insurance.
- The UAE Pass is verified.
- Pay the fees, if any.
- Head to Customer Happiness Centre to receive the vehicle Ownership Certificate and the plates or to hand over the plates.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
| Centre name | Location | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| Deira | Itinerary Details |
|
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 and electronically sign the application.
- Pay the fees, if any.
- Receive the vehicle Ownership Certificate and the plates or hand over the plates.
Service Time
Instantly
Important to Know
You Should Know
- In case of lost commercial plates, you must apply for a lost commercial plate, cancel the old plates, and issue new commercial plates by virtue of a police report.
- In case of damaged commercial plates, you must hand over the damaged plates to the service centre to issue new plates.
- The service is available on RTA website for individual establishments only.
- One person must be authorised to sign on behalf of the company.
- The commercial plate numbers must be used only by the company that owns them.
- The traders who work for the company must use vehicles that have these plate numbers.
- The plate number belongs to the company and not the vehicle.
- The plate must be insured by a private insurance company.
- You must add a Salik tag on the commercial plate.
To renew the plates:
- You must hand over the vehicle plates.
- The new plate is replaced yearly with the same number.
- You can hand over the old plates and receive the new ones in one of the following centres:
You Should Do
- Pay all traffic fines before applying for this service.
Eligible Categories
Companies, dealerships, and showrooms operating in the field of vehicle trading in Dubai
Service Requirements
- Emirates ID
- Letter from the company to apply for renewing commercial plates with the stamp and signature
- Copy of the valid Trade Licence
- Commercial plate insurance
- Endorsement of signature and Authorisation Letter
Fees
Request
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
FAQs
- Q : Is it possible to obtain commercial plates if the Trade Licence is issued in another emirate?
- A : No.
- Q : What's the colour of the commercial plates?
- A : Commercial plates are white with blue lettering.
Updated on: 26-November-2025