Once you have obtained your license, it is not the end of it! Renewing a license is another forte you should prepare yourself for! But do not worry, we have your back.
CarSwitch, the best place to sell any car in Dubai, brings you the step to step guide for license renewal in the UAE.
Required Documents
To start with, you need to have all the required documents at hand. For people below the age of 21, they need to have an original Emirates identity. While for ones above the age of 21 require an original Emirates identity as well as an eye test according to the required category.
How to Application
The application process is relatively easier; however, there are different platforms you can use. These include the Road and Transport Authority(RTA) website, Dubai Drive mobile application, customer happiness centers, service centers, and self-service machines. Find the step-by-step process for each below:
RTA Website:
Step 1: Before applying for license renewal, the customer must have an eye test. He/She has to visit one of the eye test centers.
Step 2: The customer pays the fines if there are any charged on the previous license.
Step 3: The customer applies for renewing a driving license.
Step 4: The customer settles the required fees. The fee for customers below 21 is 100 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation. However, for customers older than 21-years-old, the fee is 300 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation.
Step 5: A temporary driving license through the email to print will be issued while waiting for the original license. It can be received through a customer happiness center at Deira or Al Barsha or by courier with an additional charge of 25 AED.
The process for the Dubai Drive mobile application is the same as that of the website.
Call Center
In case you cannot physically apply for the license and do not have access to the internet, call centers are your go-to.
Step 1: The customer contacts the call center and provides RTA with the driving license number.
Step2: All previous fines are to be paid through a credit card. The fee for customers below 21 is 100 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation. However, for customers older than 21-years-old, the fee is 300 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation.
Step 3: A temporary driving license through the email to print will be issued while waiting for the original license. It can be received through a customer happiness center at Deira or Al Barsha or by courier with an additional charge of 25 AED.
Customer Happiness Centers or Self Service Machines
The easiest and most reliable way of renewing a license is through a customer happiness center or self-service machines. Both have the same application process.
Step 1: The customer has to take an eye test at one of the eye test centers.
Step 2: The customer has to pay any pending fines.
Step 3: The customer has to fill and submit a renewal of driving license form.
Step 4: The customer settles the required fees. The fee for customers below 21 is 100 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation. However, for customers older than 21-years-old, the fee is 300 AED with an additional 20 AED for knowledge and innovation.
Step 5: The customer now can print the driving license from the center or self-service machine.
Eye Rest Centers
The first and foremost step is to get an eye test. Here you can also apply for a driver’s license. After getting your test done, you have to;
Step 1: The customer has to clear all the due fines.
Step 2: A temporary driving license through the email to print will be issued while waiting for the original license. It can be received through a customer happiness center at Deira or Al Barsha or by courier with an additional charge of 25 AED.
Here is all you need to know about the renewal of a driver’s license in the UAE! Till then, visit CarSwitch, to sell any car in UAE at good rates.
