Apply for a Vehicle Licensing Certificate
Through this service, you can obtain vehicle licensing certificates and you can also check the validity period of the certificate issued by the Licensing Agency at any time.
Select the certificate type
Output
Vehicle Clearance Certificate, indicating that the vehicle doesn't have any restrictions (vehicle mortgage) or traffic fines when issuing this certificate
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- RTA Smart Apps
- Shared Channels
- Self Service Machines
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your username and password, UAE Pass, or the details of your Driving Licence, Traffic File, or plate number.
- Click Certificate Group and select Vehicle Certificates .
- Select the certificate type.
- Fill in the information (chassis number, plate number, vehicle selected, etc).
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Vehicle Clearance Certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your username and password, or UAE Pass.
- Select Vehicle Licensing Certificates .
- Select the certificate you wish to get.
- Enter the information, if required.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the certificate electronically. You can access it at any time through My Docs page.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Head to one of the service machines located in Customer Happiness Centres and Technical Inspection Centres.
- Select the language (Arabic or English).
- Select Licences Issuance .
- Select Vehicle Ownership Certificate .
- Fill in the required information.
- Enter the email address where you want to receive the certificate.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Vehicle Ownership Certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
Instantly
Important to Know
You Should Know
- If the vehicle registration has been expired for more than 90 days, you can't apply for a Vehicle Clearance Certificate.
- If you don't have a Traffic File, you must open a new one (new file fees: AED 200).
You Should Do
- Pay all the traffic fines before applying for this service.
Eligible Categories
Citizens, residents, and GCC nationals
Service Requirements
- Emirates ID
Fees
AED 120
| Certificate | AED 100 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 120 |
Payment Methods
- Credit card
- Apple Pay
- DubaiPay
Terms and Conditions
- You can check the certificate issued by the Licensing Agency through RTA website (Document Validation Service) at any time to ensure that it's valid.
FAQs
- Q : Where can I apply for a Clearance Certificate confirming that a vehicle doesn't have any pending traffic fines in Dubai if it's registered in another emirate?
- A : Check with the source of the plate in the other emirate.
- Q: What are the requirements if I want to sell a vehicle registered in Dubai but located outside the emirate?
- A: You must pay all the traffic fines and obtain a clearance certificate from RTA. Any person can represent you to apply for this service.
- Q: Where can I apply for a special/customised certificate?
- A: For special/customised certificates, you must go to Customer Happiness Centres in Deira or Umm Ramool . You can apply for this certificate, which is subject to specific provisions, to drive your vehicle outside the UAE. As the certificate isn't part of the available services on the RTA website, the centre employee writes it manually and specifies your needs.
Updated on: 12-May-2026