Apply for or Manage a Driving Licence
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.
Select the service type
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
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your valid Emirates ID, passport, or UAE Pass.
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number.
- Select Replacing a Lost/Damaged Driving Licence from Drivers Licensing Services list.
- Select the reason for applying.
- Confirm your Driving Licence details before its issuance.
- Select the delivery method (Self Service Machines or delivery service).
- Pay all fines and fees.
- 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.
- Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
- Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Website
- Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Smart Apps
Steps
- Type " lost my driving licence " or " my licence is damaged" in the chat box.
- Enter your Traffic File number.
- Enter your Driving Licence details and your birth year.
- Select the reason for replacing your licence.
- 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.
- Fill in the delivery information.
- Pay the fines and fees.
- Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Enter the following information:
- Driving Licence number
- Issuance date
- Birth year
- Traffic File number.
- Specify the reason for reprinting the Driving Licence (lost or damaged).
- Pay the fines and fees.
- 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.
- Receive the licence through the RTA Dubai App (My Docs) , and add it to your Apple or Samsung Wallet, if any.
Service Time
Instantly
Channels
Steps
- Enter the required information on the screen:
- Driving Licence number
- Driving Licence issuing authority
- Birth year
- Reason for reprinting the licence (lost or damaged).
- Verify your Driving Licence details displayed on the screen.
- Pay the fines and fees.
- Print the Driving Licence through the Self Service Machine.
- 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 Do
- Pay all your licence fines.
Eligible Categories
Citizens and residents with a valid Driving Licence
Service Requirements
None
Fees
| Knowledge and Innovation | 20 AED |
Total fees: --
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- 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.
- 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: 09-December-2025