Apply for or Manage a Driving Licence

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Through this service, you can obtain a new Driving Licence, add a category to it, renew it, replace it if it's lost or damaged, or amend its data.

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Replace Lost/Damaged Driving Licence

Output

New Driving Licence with the remaining validity period of the damaged or lost one

Ways to Apply

Website
  • Website
  • Mahboub Chatbot
  • RTA Smart Apps
  • Self Service Machines

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Steps

  1. Log in using your valid Emirates ID, passport, or UAE Pass.
  2. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number.
  3. Select Replacing a Lost/Damaged Driving Licence from Drivers Licensing Services list.
  4. Select the reason for applying.
  5. Confirm your Driving Licence details before its issuance.
  6. Select the delivery method (Self Service Machines or delivery service).
  7. Pay all fines and fees.
  8. Receive the licence as a Digital Driving Licence. You can receive a physical copy through:
    •  Self Service Machines 
    • Delivery service, with the fees as follows:
      • Standard delivery: AED 20
      • Same day delivery: AED 35
      • Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
      • International delivery: AED 50.
  9. Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.

Service Time

Instantly

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Steps

  1. Type "Apply for or Manage a Driving Licence" then select "Replace Driving Licence".
  2. Log in using your username or UAE Pass, or continue as a guest and enter the vehicle details, Traffic File number, or Driving Licence details.
  3. Enter the OTP you received on your registered phone number.
  4. Confirm your eye test information to continue.
  5. Select the delivery method:
    • Printing the Driving Licence at any of the Self Service Machines .
    • Delivery service, with the fees as follows:
      • Standard delivery: AED 20
      • Same day delivery: AED 35
      • Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
      • International delivery: AED 50.
  6. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and pay the fines and fees.
  7. Download the Driving Licence and payment receipt and receive the physical Driving Licence through the selected delivery method.

Service Time

Instantly

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Steps

  1. Enter the following information:
    • Driving Licence number
    • Issuance date
    • Birth year
    • Traffic File number.
  2. Specify the reason for reprinting the Driving Licence (lost or damaged).
  3. Pay the fines and fees.
  4. Receive the licence as a Digital Driving Licence. You can receive a physical copy through:
    •  Self Service Machines 
    • Delivery service, with the fees as follows:
      • Standard delivery: AED 20
      • Same day delivery: AED 35
      • Delivery within 2 hours: AED 50
      • International delivery: AED 50.
  5. Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.

Service Time

Instantly

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Steps

  1. Enter the required information on the screen:
    • Driving Licence number
    • Driving Licence issuing authority
    • Birth year
    • Reason for reprinting the licence (lost or damaged).
  2. Verify your Driving Licence details displayed on the screen.
  3. Pay the fines and fees.
  4. Print the Driving Licence through the Self Service Machine.
  5. Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.

Service Time

Instantly

Important to Know

You Should Know

  1. People of Determination with a Sanad card benefit from a 50% discount on RTA services.

You Should Do

  1. Pay all your licence fines.

Eligible Categories

Citizens and residents with a valid Driving Licence

Service Requirements

None

Fees

Knowledge and Innovation20 AED

Total fees: --

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit card

Terms and Conditions

None

FAQs

  1. Q: If I update information, such as my photo, name, or nationality in my Traffic File, and replace my Driving Licence, is the amended information reflected in the reprinted one?
    • A: Yes, without the need to apply for amending the Driving Licence data.
  2. Q: Can I apply for a Driving Licence replacement without a valid Emirates ID?
    • A: No, to apply for replacing a lost or damaged Driving Licence, you need to update your Traffic File using your valid Emirates ID.

Updated on: 16-July-2026