Regardless of the fact as to whether you own a new or used car in Dubai, there are certain rules and regulations that should be taken into consideration. The most important thing to consider is that car registration is compulsory and driving a car without a valid registration in Dubai is strictly prohibited.
While keeping in view the processes and documents compulsory for car registration in Dubai, things can be tricky if you aren’t well aware of the appropriate procedure. Let’s have a look at the new and used car registration procedure in Dubai, as well as renewal of registration.
New car registration in Dubai
If you are buying a new car, the dealer will have you covered when it comes to the registration paperwork. However, that being said it is also true that you can take care of the first-time car registration yourself, through the different RTA service centers or service providers.
Besides, the most important thing is that you will need the following documents if you want to register a car in Dubai:
- Rental Contract in Dubai under your name
- Valid Residence Visa issued from Dubai
- Evidence of Employment in Dubai
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Documents needed for new car registration in Dubai
Here are the documents that you need for a new car registration in Dubai:
- Copy of Passport
- Traffic File
- Original Emirates ID
- UAE customs card/possession certificate
- Sale agreement between showroom and buyer (electronic or physical)
- Vehicle Insurance that is valid for 6 months or more
- Letter from the bank in case if the car has been financed
The moment these documents are in order, you can easily visit the RTA customer care centers or the Tasjeel, Wasel or Mumayaz Testing Centers. Afterwards, you should submit the mandatory documents, and pay the service fees. The whole process will usually take around 10 minutes in case if there are no outstanding fines.
Once you have paid the new car registration fees in Dubai, you will receive the vehicle license card with vehicle number plates as well as expiry stickers.
Besides, you should also keep in mind that the validity of vehicle registration in Dubai is specifically one year, after which it should be renewed again.
Cost of new car registration in Dubai
For those who want to register a new car in Dubai, the cost will be AED 420. In addition, if you have not had any outstanding fines, you will have to open a traffic file, which will cost an extra AED 220.
Used car registration in Dubai
Purchasing a second-hand car? The process of registering second-hand cars in Dubai is slightly different and requires additional documents. If you are purchasing a second-hand car from an authorized dealership or car agency, usually, they will assist you with the process and you will only be required to hand over the necessary documents. However, if you are purchasing a second-hand car from elsewhere, these following steps will be required.
Bear in mind that the following process applies to those who are residing and working in Dubai, and purchasing a second-hand car previously registered in Dubai.
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Documents needed for used car registration in Dubai
If you want to register your second-hand car in Dubai, you will need the following documents:
- Traffic File
- Vehicle Insurance
- Original Emirates ID (Buyer and Seller)
- Copy of Residence Visa (Buyer)
- Copy of Passport (Buyer)
- Vehicle Technical Inspection Certificate
- Vehicle License / Mulkiya (Seller)
Once the technical inspection of the vehicle has been done at the Tasjeel or Shamil center and the mandatory documents are submitted, the ownership of the vehicle will be transferred to the buyer and then the registration process will take place. The new owner will receive expiry stickers as well as vehicle license in case of changed numbers once the service fees has been paid.
Cost of used car registration in Dubai
Like the new car, the cost of used car registration in Dubai is AED 420 as well; however, there are extra costs that come with the transfer of ownership rights i.e. Vehicle Technical Inspection which is AED 170, Transfer of Ownership that amounts to AED 350 and Traffic File (if not already opened) is AED 220.
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