Procedure for car renewal in Dubai

Dubai is a city that provides convenient and easy handling procedures for its residents. The same goes for car registration renewal in Dubai. The procedure requires a few basic key steps to be done whether you buy a new car or planning to drive a used one. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) would not allow you to drive a car on the roads of Dubai if the car is not registered. The law and order for registering your car are mandatory for every citizen.

Procedure for registration:

Car registration in Dubai is quite comfortable and secure. Once you buy a car now First and foremost step to do is to visit the Roads and Transport Authority RTA center with your documents which includes

  1. Residence visa which is valid and active for Dubai.
  2. Rental contract if your car is rented from someone. A contract must be in the name of the car’s owner.
  3. And last but not least you need to take some proof of employment in Dubai.

With the help of any of these proofs, your car registration would be initiated.

Required documents for Brand new Car registration:

  • Emirates Original Identity card
  • Your passport’s copy
  • Technical inspection certificate of your car
  • Car insurance certificate from a legal insurance company
  • If your car is financed by a bank so you need to show a bank letter as well.

This is the only required paperwork and documents that should be taken to RTA roads and transport authority pay the required fee and then you will receive the new vehicle license card. On estimate, the overall process for car registration will go to take around 20 to 30 minutes.

Required documents for used car registration in Dubai:

It is a common practice in Dubai, that is, people who can afford luxury cars just buy new cars, drive, and change after some time. So a used car can be easily resale and purchased by residents. For such a car, the registration procedure is as easy as it’s for a new car you only need the following documents.

  • Traffic file of the car
  • Cars mechanical and technical inspection certificate
  • Cars insurance report
  • Original emirate’s identity card which is required of both. Means the buyer and seller of the car.
  • A vehicle license which is also called “Mulkiya” is provided by the seller.
  • Copy of passports

As per the rule and regulations all used cars are supposed to be inspected from Tasjeel or shamil centers. And then it will be handed over to the buyer after all the document’s verification and approval. 


As per the era of digital upgrowing Dubai also updated a set of procedures on its digital platforms. You need to log in to the RTA website and carry on with the dos accordingly. The car registrar must be done annually and if your car is three years old then your car needs a new inspection certificate as well. Hoorah! Your car is now registered and ready to land on the roads of Dubai.

If you are busy, just give a call to Car Registration UAE @ 0507979225 or email info@carregistration.ae. Our staff will pick up the vehicle from your location like the office or home. No need to bring your vehicle to the testing center or RTA customer center, our experts will do it.

We will take your car to the RTA testing center and conduct the mandatory vehicle inspection/test on your behalf for the registration renewal process. 

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