How to apply for vehicle renewal in Dubai?
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This service enables you to renew the ownership of a vehicle registered in Dubai.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for vehicle renewal in Dubai
- Individual customers, citizens and residents, and companies are eligible to apply for this service.
Documents Required to apply for vehicle renewal in Dubai
- This service has no required documents.
How to apply for vehicle renewal in Dubai?
Vehicles that do not require a technical inspection before their renewal:
Through Website and Smart Apps
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The customer enters the required information.
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RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
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The customer settles the required fees by credit card.
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The customer receives the ownership certificate and the sticker through 1 of the following channels:
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SMS or e-mail
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Self Service Machines by entering the details of the transaction. The customer receives the service from the printer of the Self Service Machine.
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Through the delivery service with the following fees:
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Standard delivery 20 AED.
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Same day delivery 35 AED.
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Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED.
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International delivery 50 AED.
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The customer with an Apple device can receive the electronic ownership from the Apple Wallet through the RTA Dubai App.
Through Self Service Machines
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The customer selects online services.
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RTA verifies the insurance and the valid technical inspection of the vehicle.
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The customer proceeds to the desired service and enters the vehicle's details.
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The customer settles the required fees by credit card.
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The customer receives the ownership certificate and the expiry sticker instantly from the printer of the Self Service Machines.
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The customer with an Apple device can receive the electronic ownership from the Apple Wallet through the RTA Dubai App.
Through Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
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The customer heads to the service provider and submits the required documents.
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The centre inspects the vehicle.
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The customer settles the required fees.
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The customer receives the ownership certificate and the sticker.
Vehicles that require a technical inspection before their renewal:
Through Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
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The customer heads to the centre and provides the inspection yard front desk employee with his mobile number.
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The employee provides the customer with a link to apply for the service.
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The customer checks through the link the token number, and the number of the inspection yard where he needs to inspect his vehicle.
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The customer is notified of the remaining time and the service completion process inside the yard.
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When the vehicle inspection is completed, the customer is notified to settle the inspection and vehicle renewal fees.
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The customer settles the required fees through the link.
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The customer receives the ownership certificate and the sticker through 1 of the following channels:
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SMS or Email
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Self Service Machines by entering the details of the transaction. The customer receives the service from the printer of the Self Service Machine.
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Through the delivery service with the following fees:
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Standard delivery 20 AED.
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Same day delivery 35 AED.
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Delivery within 2 hours 50 AED.
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International delivery 50 AED.
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Fees Required
Renewal fees
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350 AED Light vehicle private/public
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400 AED private vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
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650 AED public vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
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800 AED private vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
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1,000 AED public vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
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500 AED private light mechanical equipment
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800 AED public light mechanical equipment
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800 AED private heavy mechanical equipment
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1,000 AED public heavy mechanical equipment
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120 AED trailer and semi-trailer
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300 AED bus with a number of passengers between 14 and 26
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600 AED bus with a number of passengers exceeding 26
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200 AED motorcycle
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10 AED expiry sticker fees
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+20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.
If the ownership was expired for more than a year, the fees become as follows:
Re-registration fees
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400 AED Light vehicle private/public
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500 AED private vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
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750 AED public vehicle between 3 and 12 tonnes
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900 AED private vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
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1,200 AED public vehicle exceeding 12 tonnes
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600 AED private light mechanical equipment
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800 AED public light mechanical equipment
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1,000 AED private heavy mechanical equipment
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1,300 AED public heavy mechanical equipment
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120 AED trailer and semi-trailer
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500 AED bus with a number of passengers between 14 and 26
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1,200 AED bus with a number of passengers exceeding 26
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200 AED motorcycle
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+20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.
Inspection fees
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150 AED light vehicle
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200 AED a heavy vehicle
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150 AED motorcycle
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100 AED quad bike
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150 AED light mechanical equipment
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200 AED heavy mechanical equipment
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150 AED trailer and semi-trailer
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420 AED classical vehicle
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50 AED re-inspection of a light vehicle
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75 AED re-inspection of heavy vehicle
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100 AED export technical inspection
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+20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.
Time Required
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Online channels: 3 working days
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Self Service Machines: 5 minutes
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Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres: 5 minutes.
Validity
- 1 year.
Terms and Conditions
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The vehicle must pass the traffic safety test.
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The customer must insure the vehicle.
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In the event of delay in renewing the ownership of a vehicle, the customer is required to settle late fees, based on the vehicle category and the duration of the delay.
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The insurance is optional when renewing the ownership of a quad bike or a trailer and semi-trailer.
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To renew the ownership of a vehicle that is outside the country, the customer must present an inspection certificate ratified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy of the concerned country, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The customer presents it at the technical inspection centres within a period of 1 month. Citizens of GCC countries are exempted from ratifying the documents.
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Commercial companies and owners of fleets and facilities must not have any impediments or circulars on the vehicle file or the file of the company that owns the vehicle.
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The customer can renew the ownership of a vehicle up to 150 days before its expiry.
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The customer is required to settle all the traffic fines before receiving this service.
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Companies can apply for this service through online channels only (same condition applies to individuals whose vehicles do not need a technical examination during the first 3 years of registration).
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Commercial vehicles purchased from a local dealer are exempted from the technical inspection for the first year starting from the date of registration.
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The inspection of classical vehicles must be undertaken at:
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Re-registration terms apply in case of expired vehicle ownership.
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If the vehicle was purchased from a local authorised agent, the vehicle is registered and renewed 3 years without a technical examination (for individuals only).
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In case of renewing the vehicle licence few days before it expires, the validity of the ownership is calculated from the date of applying for the vehicle renewal.
FAQs
You can find a list of common Dubai RTA queries and their answer in the link below.
Dubai RTA queries and its answers
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The customer is required to settle all vehicle pending fines in the case of an expired ownership and all Salik fines registered on his traffic file. The customer can settle these fines only at the federal branches and at the Licensing Department in Deira and Al Barsha and at the Customer Happiness Centre - Umm Ramool.
Yes, vehicles must undergo the technical test yearly.
If the customer owns 2 or more vehicles, he must always start by renewing or removing the ownership of the vehicle registered on his traffic file that expired first.
No, the customer must consult the licensing authorities in the other emirate.
No, the customer must consult the licensing authorities in the other emirate.
No, the customer who owns a vehicle registered in Dubai cannot renew its ownership in another emirate.
No, the customer cannot renew the ownership of a vehicle registered outside Dubai and must consult the licensing authorities in the other emirate.
The technical test is valid for 30 days from the date of its issuance.
If the vehicle is brand new, bought with 0 miles and the customer is the first owner but the system requests its inspection, then he must check with the Customer Happiness Centre in Deira or Al Barsha.
As per the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology the validity of the tyres is 5 years maximum from the date of its manufacturing. If tyres are damaged, the customer must change them to pass the inspection test. Note: The customer must present a registration card to inspect the vehicle.
In case of registration of a brand new vehicle bought from an authorised dealership, never preregistered, and with a valid custom certificate, it can be renewed on a yearly basis for the first 3 years without a technical test, provided that the renewal is done one day before the expiration of the registration. Note: Any change of ownership will require a technical inspection, even if done during the first 3 years.
When applying for this service through the online channels, the customer must update the insurance details on the traffic system (through the insurance company) and must update the details of the vehicle inspection if necessary (through the inspection centre).
Vehicles registered under the company’s traffic file must be inspected yearly after the registration. The company can renew the ownership certificate of the vehicle 149 days before its expiry.
If the vehicle is new and the customer delays the renewal of its ownership for more than 6 months from the date of the expiry of its first renewal, the vehicle must undergo a technical inspection test even if it is new before proceeding with the registration.
No, RTA does not accept these tests.
The cancellation of a vehicle is crossing it out from the traffic system either by issuing an ownership certificate or a transfer certificate or an export certificate.To cancel the vehicle, the customer must present the original Emirates ID + copy of ID.
The traffic file will be blocked after 3 months and the customer will receive a notification through SMS.
The ownership e-card is an electronic document called Vehicle Licence sent to the customer via email and SMS. It includes all the ownership details including the expiry date, mortgage and insurance. This e-card is issued through the service of Authenticating the Validity of an RTA Document on the RTA website and Dubai Drive application and the customer has to print it or save it on his phone to show it to concerned authorities when needed.
The ownership e-card may be printed through the Document Validation service, by selecting service type Vehicle Licence then entering the vehicle details to show the print order.
The vehicle licence features all the details related to the vehicle including the expiry date, the mortgage and the insurance details. It is sent via email to the customer in a printable format.
The customer shows the ownership e-card featured in RTA applications and saved on his phone, or the printed copy of the e-card.
To GCC countries: UAE and GCC Citizens: Hard copy of the vehicle licence Non-GCC Citizens: Hard copy of the vehicle licence, tourist certificate, and trip ticket To other countries: All customers: Hard copy of the vehicle licence, tourist certificate, and trip ticket.
There is no need for the customer service representative to print the vehicle licence. The customer may print it through the link sent via email.
The vehicle’s expiry date can be checked through the vehicle licence, or the SMS sent to the customer's mobile number.