{"id":3728,"date":"2018-03-27T09:47:47","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T09:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=3728"},"modified":"2020-09-03T13:26:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T13:26:59","slug":"lost-drivers-license-dubai-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/lost-drivers-license-dubai-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Your Driver\u2019s License in Dubai?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are cruising around in your newly bought ride, or getting ready to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-car\/sell#\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell car in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the worst scenario is when you are stopped by the traffic authorities for a routine license check-up and you don\u2019t have one! Argh! If you are one of those unlucky people who have lost their driver\u2019s license, then follow the guidelines here to get a new license and avoid the fines!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>How do I get started? <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, if you have lost your driving license in Dubai, you cannot drive without it. There is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/nation\/transport\/list-of-traffic-violations-and-fines-in-dubai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fine of 100 AED<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re caught doing so! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that it is relatively easy to get a replacement. According to the new rules, you don\u2019t need to register the lost license with the police. You can simply go to the RTA (Road and Transport Authority) office and apply for a substitute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Required Documentation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process for replacement is quite simple and will take less than 30 minutes of your time. The RTA office in Dubai will give you a token number requesting necessary documents. The must-have documents include the passport copy, a passport sized photograph(s), residency visa and an Emirates ID copy. If your license is more than five years old, you may have to retake the eye test as per <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/dubai-uae-car-driver-license\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the new rules declared by UAE\u2019s ministry of interior.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a change from the previous ten-year rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RTA, then requires you to pay a standard service fees which is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubai.ae\/en\/ServiceDirectory\/Pages\/ServiceDetails.aspx?ServiceID=582&amp;Identity=2615\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 AED<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a reminder, you will likely need to also pay off any outstanding traffic penalties. And you are done! So, don\u2019t fret if you are an unlucky \u201clicense loner\u201d. A visit to the RTA and following their guidelines is all you need to do to get a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you are here, check out CarSwitch.com if you ready to buy or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-car\/sell#\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell car in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We provide hassle-free services and handle everything from calls to paperwork. Safe switching!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are cruising around in your newly bought ride, or getting ready to sell car in Dubai, the worst scenario is when you are stopped by the traffic authorities for a routine license check-up and you don\u2019t have one! Argh! 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