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
Certificate addressed to the Dubai Customs stating that the vehicle isn't registered in the country
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- RTA Smart Apps
- Shared Channels
- Customer Happiness Centres
- Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
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 To Whom It May Concern Certificate for Dubai Customs 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
- Receive the certificate link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code.
- Give the code to the front desk employee and sign the transaction electronically.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the electronic certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Receive the certificate link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code.
- Give the code to the front desk employee and sign the transaction electronically.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the electronic certificate through SMS and email.
Service Time
Instantly
Important to Know
You Should Know
- If you don't have a Traffic File, you must open a new one (new file fees: AED 200).
- The source of the Customs Certificate must be Dubai.
- On Sundays, Al Yalayis Vehicle Testing and Muhaisna Shamil centres only provide inspection services.
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
- Cash
- 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 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