Your Guide to Car Registration in Sharjah

• New Car Registration in Sharjah Guide
• Car Registration Renewal in Sharjah
• Inspection at Tasjeel Centre
• FAQs

Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, it is essential to have it registered in your name before you hit the road. Driving an unregistered car or one with an expired registration can lead to penalties and fines. The process of car registration in Sharjah is pretty straightforward and can be completed in a few steps.

New Car Registration in Sharjah

To register a vehicle in Sharjah, individuals and company representatives can visit the MOI website and complete the registration process for different vehicle body types.

Step-by-Step Car Registration in Sharjah Guide

1. Log in to the MOI Services website and navigate to the Traffic Services section.
2. Select the Issue Vehicle Registration Card service from the list.
3. Company representatives must first select their company from the list displayed at the top. 
4. Select the registration type.
5. Choose who the vehicle will be registered to: Myself, an Individual (for another person) or a Company.
6. Once you have selected the registration type, choose the traffic profile number (applicable in case of individual and company registration types).
7. Choose the plate source, which means emirate. Choose Sharjah in this case.
8. Choose the vehicle plate type. It can be a reserved or a new number plate.
9. Enter the required plate information.
10. Verify the selected plate details before clicking Next.
11. The system will then display the applicable fee. Review it and complete the OTP authentication via SMS. 
12. Provide the delivery address and contact number for the delivery of the registration card.
13. Click Next after providing the details, according to Sharjah car registration requirements.
14. After this step, you will be redirected to the payment gateway. The applicable fees will be AED 400 for private/public light vehicles, AED 10 as Knowledge Fee, AED 10 as Innovation fee and AED 15 as delivery fee (if applicable).
15. Select the payment method and click Pay to complete the transaction.
16. View and download the receipt. The vehicle registration card will be delivered to your doorstep.

Car Registration Renewal in Sharjah

For Sharjah registration renewal online, individuals and company representatives must follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Renewal of Car Registration in Sharjah Guide

1. Log in to the MOI Services website and navigate to the Traffic Services section for the Sharjah vehicle registration renewal.
2. Select the Renew Vehicle Registration Card service from the list and click Start Service.
3. Choose the number plate for which you need to renew the registration.
4. Select the output method: Electronic Registration Card, Self-Service Machine Printing or Courier Delivery.
5. Select the emirate (Sharjah, in this case) and choose an existing saved address from the list or click Add New Address, enter the details and click Save as New. Choose the new address from the list and click Next.
6. The system will then display the applicable renewal charges. Review the fee and click Next to proceed.
7. You will then be redirected to the payment gateway. The applicable fees will be AED 350 for private/public light vehicles, AED 10 as Knowledge Fee, AED 10 as Innovation fee and AED 15 as delivery fee (if applicable).
8. Select the payment method and click Pay to complete the transaction.
9. Once the process is completed, view and download the receipt. The registration will be successfully renewed and the card will be processed digitally, printed via self-service or delivered via courier. 

To avoid facing Sharjah traffic fines and penalties, motorists must renew the registration on time.

Vehicle Inspection for Registration or Renewal at Tasjeel Centres

Inspection for vehicle registration and renewal can be completed at a Tasjeel Centre by following a series of steps.

Step-by-Step Process 

1. Visit the check-in booth and inform the staff about the service you require. Obtain a queue token.
2. Submit the vehicle registration card or certificate. After that, the inspection process will begin.
3. Proceed to the insurance verification counter, if required. Complete the necessary insurance formalities, if applicable, before proceeding.
4. Move the car to the waiting area. When your token number appears on the display screen, pay the applicable fee and collect the inspection certificate.
5. Visit the information desk again and present the token you may have received after the inspection. 
6. If a number plate is to be issued or replaced, visit the number plate counter. Submit the payment receipt and fulfil any requirements, if necessary. 
7. Now, proceed again to the waiting area to receive your registration card. Complete any remaining transactions. 
8. Next, visit the registration counter to collect your card, number plates or expiry stickers, if required. 

FAQs

Where can you register a car in Sharjah?

You can register a car in Sharjah via the MOI website and approved Tasjeel centres.

Can you renew car registration online in Sharjah?

Yes, individuals and company representatives can easily register a car or renew the vehicle registration card online in Sharjah.

What is the validity of car registration in Sharjah?

The validity of vehicle registration in Sharjah is one year. Moreover, a 30-day grace period is offered to motorists for the renewal process.

This concludes our car registration in Sharjah guide. Sharjah Police manages the car registration and renewal process, along with the MOI. In case of further inquiry, you can reach out to Sharjah Police’s traffic management department through their hotline: 800 5000. 

Whether you are buying a new car in Sharjah or opting for a used one, car registration is a recurring process. It is important to renew the vehicle registration on time to avoid fines and penalties.

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