How to apply for a vehicle clearance certificate in Dubai?

This service enables you to apply for a clearance certificate indicating that the vehicle does not have any restrictions (vehicle mortgage) or traffic fines when issuing this certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals, citizens and residents, and companies are eligible to apply for this service.

Documents Required

Vehicles owned by individuals

1. Original Emirates ID

2. Vehicle ownership certificate.

Vehicles owned by companies

1. Trade licence

2. Letter from the company.

How to apply for a vehicle clearance certificate in Dubai?

Through Website or Dubai Drive app

• The customer logs in using his username and password.

• The customer selects Licensing Services.

• The customer selects My vehicles (more).

• The customer enters the required information.

• The customer settles the required fees by credit card.

• The customer receives the certificate electronically.

Through Self Service Machines

• The customer selects online services.

• The customer proceeds to the desired service and enters the vehicle's information.

• The customer settles the required fees.

• The customer receives the certificate instantly from the printer of the Self Service Machines.

Fees Required

• 100 AED

• + 20 AED Innovation and Knowledge fee.

Time Required

• Online channels:

  • Through email: instantly

  • Through a courier company or from the service centre: 3 working days

• Self Service Machines: instantly.

Validity

One month from issuance date.

Terms and Conditions

• The customer or his legal representative must be present in person.

• The customer must pay all the traffic fines and remove all the restrictions on the vehicle (Impounding, block fines, etc...) before receiving this service.

• The customer can't apply for a clearance certificate if the vehicle registration was expired for more than 90 days.