Renew and Amend Vehicle Data Ownership
Renew the ownership of the vehicle registered in Dubai, with or without changing the plate number, amend the data of the ownership issued in Dubai, or replace a lost/damaged certificate.
Select the service
Output
Vehicle ownership, valid for 1 year
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- Mahboub Chatbot
- RTA Smart Apps
- RTA Partner Apps
- Self Service Machines
- Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
Channels
Steps
- Enter the information.
- Select the vehicles.
- Select Renew and Amend Vehicle Data Ownership from Vehicle Licensing Services .
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Vehicle Ownership Certificate through 1 of the following channels:
- SMS or email
- Self Service Machines: enter the transaction details to print the certificate
- Delivery service, in case the plate isn't lost or damaged, with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50
- Apple Wallet (through RTA Dubai App ).
Vehicle ownership renewal in case of lost or damaged plate
- Enter the information.
- Select the vehicle.
- Select Renew and Amend Vehicle Data Ownership from Vehicle Licensing Services .
- RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
- Select the delivery service to receive the plates and the certificate (and to hand over the old plates if damaged).
- Enter the contact information and the address, then select the delivery date.
- Review the information and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive a notification confirming that the fees are paid and that the delivery is being prepared.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
- Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Website
- Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Smart Apps
Steps
If you don't have an RTA account
- Type "Renew vehicle" .
- Enter the plate details.
- Confirm the vehicle details.
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Select a delivery method:
- Certificate sent to your registered email
- Delivery service with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50.
- Pay all the fines and fees.
- Receive the Ownership Certificate through the selected channel.
If you have an RTA account
- Type "Renew vehicle" .
- Enter your username.
- Select a vehicle from the list in your account or enter the plate details of another vehicle.
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Select a delivery method:
- Certificate sent to your registered email
- Delivery service with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50.
- Pay all the fines and fees.
- Receive the Ownership Certificate through the selected channel.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Enter the information.
- Select the vehicle.
- Select Renew and Amend Vehicle Data Ownership from Vehicle Licensing Services .
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Vehicle Ownership Certificate through 1 of the following channels:
- SMS or email
- Self Service Machines: enter the transaction details to print the certificate
- Delivery service, in case the plate isn't lost or damaged, with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50
- Apple Wallet (through RTA Dubai App ).
Vehicle Ownership Renewal in case of lost or damaged plate
- Enter the information.
- Select the vehicle.
- Select Renew and Amend Vehicle Data Ownership from Vehicle Licensing Services .
- RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
- Select the delivery service to receive the plates and the certificate (and to hand over the old plates if damaged).
- Enter the contact information and the address, then select the delivery date.
- Review the information and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive a notification confirming that the fees are paid and that the delivery is being prepared.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
- Dubai Now ( Google Play - App Store )
Steps
- Log in.
- Click Driving then My Vehicle .
- Select the vehicle then click Renew Vehicle Registration .
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Vehicle Ownership Certificate through 1 of the following channels:
- SMS or email
- Self Service Machines: enter the transaction details to print the certificate
- Delivery service, in case the plate isn't lost or damaged, with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50
- Apple Wallet (through RTA Dubai App ).
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Select Online Services .
- Click Vehicle Renewal.
- Enter the vehicle details.
- RTA verifies the validity of the vehicle insurance and technical inspection.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the certificate instantly from the printer of the Self Service Machine.
- Go to My Docs section on RTA Dubai App to check your certificate, and add it to your Apple Wallet, if any.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Provide the inspection yard front desk employee with your mobile number.
- Receive a link with the token number and the inspection yard number through SMS.
- Receive the estimated waiting time and process in the yard.
- When the vehicle inspection is completed, receive a notification to pay the inspection and vehicle renewal fees.
- Pay the fees through the link you received on your mobile.
- Receive the Vehicle Ownership Certificate and the sticker through 1 of the following channels:
- SMS or email
- Self Service Machines: enter the transaction details to print the certificate
- Delivery service with extra fees:
- Standard delivery: AED 20
- Same day delivery: AED 35
- Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
- International delivery: AED 50.
Service Time
Instantly
Important to Know
You Should Have
- As per the Federal Traffic Law, your vehicle registration is valid for a maximum of 12 months. After that, there's a 30-day grace period for renewal. Your insurance must be valid for at least 6 months, including this grace period, to ensure coverage in case of accidents during that time.
You Should Know
- You or your legal representative must be present in person when applying at Customer Happiness or Inspection Centres.
- You can renew vehicles that don't need technical inspection through online channels only.
- The vehicle must pass the traffic safety test.
- If you don't renew the expired vehicle registration within 2 months of its expiry, your Traffic File will be blocked and you'll be notified by SMS.
- If you're late to renew the vehicle ownership, you must pay late fees, based on the vehicle category and the duration of the delay.
- If the vehicle for which you're renewing the ownership is outside the country, you must present an Inspection Certificate, ratified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy in the concerned country as well as the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the technical inspection centre within 1 month. If you're a GCC national, you're exempted from ratifying the documents.
- You can renew the vehicle ownership up to 150 days before its expiry.
- If you purchase a private vehicle from a local authorised dealer, you can register and renew it for 3 years without technical inspection.
- Re-registration terms apply if your vehicle ownership is expired.
- If you renew the Vehicle Licence before it expires, the validity of the ownership is calculated from the application submission date.
- Any change of ownership requires a technical inspection, even if done during the first 3 years.
- On Sundays, Al Yalayis Vehicle Testing and Muhaisna Shamil centres only provide inspection services.
- The inspection of classical vehicles must be undertaken at:
You Should Do
- Pay all traffic fines.
Eligible Categories
Citizens, residents, and GCC nationals
Service Requirements
None
Fees
| Knowledge and Innovation | 20 AED |
Total fees: --
Payment Methods
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q : If my Vehicle Ownership Certificate is expired, what fines do I have to pay?
- A : You must pay all vehicle pending fines, and all Salik fines registered on your Traffic File. You can pay these fines only at the federal branches, the Licensing Department in Deira and Al Barsha, and at Customer Happiness Centre - Umm Ramool.
- Q : If I own more than 1 vehicle, which one must I renew first?
- A : If you own 2 or more vehicles, you must always start by renewing or removing the one registered in your Traffic File that expires first.
- Q : If my vehicle is registered in another emirate and my residence visa is from that same emirate, can I renew the vehicle ownership in Dubai?
- A : No, you must consult the licensing authorities in the other emirate.
- Q : What's the validity of the Technical Inspection Certificate?
- A : It's valid for 30 days from the date of its issuance.
- Q : What should I do if my vehicle is new but the traffic system still requests its inspection?
- A : If the vehicle is brand new, bought with 0 km mileage, and you're its first owner, refer to the Customer Happiness Centre in Deira or Al Barsha to resolve the issue.
- Q : What's the validity of the tyres when renewing the ownership?
- A : As per the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, tyres are valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of manufacture. But if the tyres are damaged, you must change them to pass the technical inspection. You must present a registration card to inspect the vehicle.
- Q : If I don't have the RTA application, can I print the Vehicle Licence at the service centre?
- A : You don't need a customer service representative to print the Vehicle Licence. You can print it through the link you received.
- Q : If the transaction is completed and I didn't receive the Vehicle Licence through SMS or email, how can I check the expiry date of the ownership?
- A : You can check your personal details though RTA Call Centre on 800 90 90, or print the Ownership e-Card through the Document Validation service . Select Vehicle Licence as product type, then enter the vehicle details to trigger the print order.
- Q : How can I check the expiry date of the ownership?
- A : Through the Vehicle Licence or the SMS sent to your registered phone number.
- Q : Does my vehicle need a technical inspection if it's new but its ownership wasn't renewed for 6 months?
- A : In case of registering a brand new vehicle (unregistered) bought from an authorised dealership, and has a valid Customs Certificate, you can renew its ownership on an annual basis for the first 3 years without a technical inspection, provided that the renewal is done one day before the expiration of the registration. Any change of ownership will require a technical inspection, even if done during the first 3 years.
- Q : Do I have to update any information when renewing my vehicle through online channels?
- A : When applying through online channels, you must update the insurance details on the traffic system (through the insurance company), and the details of the vehicle inspection if required (through the inspection centre).
- Q : Can I renew my vehicle ownership if the validity of the new insurance starts one week after the expiry of the vehicle ownership and insurance?
- A : No, the insurance must be valid when renewing the vehicle ownership.
- Q : Can I select the start date of the insurance if the vehicle ownership is expired?
- A : Yes, you can contact the insurance company to specify the insurance start date.
- Q : What's the Ownership e-Card and what details does it include?
- A : The Ownership e-Card is an electronic document called Vehicle Licence sent via email and SMS. It includes all the ownership details including the expiry date, mortgage, and insurance. This e-card is issued through the Document Validation service page on RTA Website. You have to print or save it on your phone to show it to the concerned authorities when needed.
- Q : How can I print the Ownership e-Card or any other document in case I didn’t receive an email or if I want to verify the vehicle details, renewal date, and insurance details?
- A : You can print it through the Document Validation service . Select Vehicle Licence as product type, then enter the vehicle details to trigger the print order.
- Q : What details are featured on the Vehicle Licence?
- A : The Vehicle Licence features all the details related to the vehicle including the expiry date, the mortgage, and the insurance details. It's sent via email in a printable format.
- Q : How can I show the Ownership e-Card to the police patrols or officers, or the Licensing Department?
- A : You can show the Ownership e-Card featured in RTA smart applications and saved on your phone, or the printed copy of the e-card.
- Q : How can I access the vehicle insurance details?
- A : The insurance details are featured on the Ownership e-Card accessible through RTA website and smart application, or on the printed copy of the Vehicle Licence.
- Q : How can I access the mortgage details?
- A : Mortgage details are featured on all the vehicle related documents.
- Q : What happens when the ownership details are amended?
- A : 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 Licence.
- Q : Can I register a vehicle in Dubai if I'm not an Emirati citizen and my residence visa is from another emirate under the sponsorship of one of my Emirati citizen daughters or sons?
- A : Yes, the vehicle can be registered after presenting a copy of the Emirates ID.
- Q : If I registered my phone number in a wrong way, how can I request a new link?
- A : You can check your personal details though RTA Call Centre on 800 90 90, or print the Ownership e-Card through the Document Validation Service . Select Vehicle Licence as product type, then enter the vehicle details to trigger the print order.
- Q : Does RTA accept universal inspection tests to renew the ownership of a vehicle?
- A : No.
- Q : What's a vehicle removal from the Traffic File?
- A : Removing a vehicle from the Traffic File is cancelling it from the traffic system either through a Vehicle Ownership Certificate, a Transfer Certificate, or an Export Certificate. To remove the vehicle, you must present the original Emirates ID + copy of it.
Updated on: 05-January-2026