How to Register Your Car in Ras Al Khaimah
- Process of Car Registration
- Documents Required for Car Registration
- Fees for Car Registration
- Terms & Conditions of Registration
- FAQs
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) is responsible for maintaining all the road and transport-related issues in the emirate. To regulate and legalise the system, RAKTA enforces multiple laws and issues different permits. One such permit issued by RAKTA is the new vehicle registration. The new vehicle registration permit allows owners to register their vehicles with the authorities and drive legally in the Emirate.
Let’s take a closer look at the car registration in Ras Al Khaimah, its process and other aspects in more detail.
Car Registration in RAK
The process of vehicle registration in Ras Al Khaimah is convenient, facilitating the owners. Applicants can get a new vehicle registration permit from RAKTA in just 5 minutes.
Process to Apply for Vehicle Registration in RAK
Mentioned below is the complete process to apply for car registration in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Open ‘E-Services Portal’ of RAKTA
- Log in to your account
- Navigate to ‘New Vehicle Registration Permit’
- Duly fill out the application form and submit the required documents (mentioned below)
- Pay the fee, complete the application and print the permit
Aside from new vehicle registration permits, RAKTA also provides numerous other services. Here is the complete list of RAKTA E-Licencing services that you can avail of.
Documents Required for Vehicle Registration in RAK
The following sets of documents will be required for car registration in RAK. Please remember that additional documents and information regarding the vehicle might also be required in some cases.
- Vehicle Ownership Certificate (Copy)
- If applicable, agent card or power of attorney (Copy)
- Commercial Licence from RAK Department of Economic Development
Fees for Vehicle Registration in RAK
The fees for car registration in RAK are AED 500 for buses and AED 1000 for vehicles.
Terms and Conditions for Issuance of Car Registration Permit
To obtain a new vehicle registration permit from RAKTA, applicants are required to cater to the following terms and conditions.
- For the transportation business, it is necessary to sign an undertaking agreeing that a driver will be available for the vehicle within one month of registration.
- In case of public interest, an undertaking will be signed agreeing that the vehicle will only be used for personal use.
- The car that is being registered should not be more than older than 5 years at the time of registration.
FAQs
Can I drive with an expired registration in Ras Al Khaimah?
No, driving with an expired registration in RAK is a criminal offence that can lead to hefty fines.
How much will it cost to get a new vehicle permit for a bus in RAK?
The new vehicle registration permit for a bus will cost AED 500 in RAK.
What is the maximum age of a car when applying for new vehicle registration in RAK?
The car should not be older than 5 years at the time of registration.
This was all about car registration in Ras Al Khaimah. However, if you are living in another Emirate, the process will be slightly different. That said, if you are living in Dubai, here is how to register your car in Dubai.
The car registration process is compulsory to legalise the usage of vehicles in the Emirate. Therefore, when buying a new car in the Emirate, register it with RAKTA first. However, if you opt for used cars for sale in Ras Al Khaimah, verify whether it was registered with RAKTA previously or not.
Besides, here is the complete list of RAK traffic fines that you must be aware of prior to driving in the Emirate.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s auto blog for more information on the road and transport infrastructure of RAK.