Luxury isn’t merely a lifestyle but a prevailing standard in Dubai. That said, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has streamlined the extended vehicle registration process for companies transporting passengers in spacious, luxury vehicles. By facilitating a smoother process, Dubai seeks to enhance luxury passenger services in its dynamic urban landscape.
Extended Vehicle Registration Process
Let’s delve into the details of the extended vehicle registration process with RTA, outlining the steps, requirements and everything you need to know.
Service Details
The extended vehicle registration service by RTA Dubai empowers companies to register such vehicles in compliance with vehicle specifications and contractual requirements. Furthermore, the process involves adding vehicle data to existing permits, reserving licence plates and awaiting the technical committee’s inspection before final registration.
Eligibility
Companies engaging in passenger transportation using luxury vehicles with an electronically signed contract under the extended vehicles category are eligible for this service.
Required Documents
Surprisingly, this service doesn’t require any specific documents, making the application process hassle-free.
Service Fees
The service fees for extended vehicle addition, replacement and registration are detailed below:
Extended Vehicle Addition Permit
- AED 1,000 – franchise fee per vehicle
- AED 5,000 – additional permit issuance fee (For 1 vehicle)
- AED 1,500 – extended vehicle adoption fee per registered vehicle
Extended Vehicle Registration Permit
- AED 1,000 – franchise fee per vehicle (for new companies if the vehicle is the first one registered)
- AED 1,500 – extended vehicle adoption fee per registered vehicle
Extended Vehicle Replacement Permit:
- AED 1,500 – extended vehicle adoption fee per registered vehicle
Process Time
Expect the entire process to take approximately 7 working days.
Process Steps
The extended vehicle registration process to register or add a vehicle is as follows:
To register an extended vehicle to complete the contracted number of vehicles:
- Log in to the company account on the RTA Website.
- Navigate to ‘Company Dashboard / My Contract’.
- Select the service ‘Apply for an Extended Vehicle Permit’.
- Now, enter the details of the extended vehicle.
- The Centralised Inspection System (CIS) will book an inspection appointment and send a notification with details.
- Attend the inspection and technical inspection test.
- Register the extended vehicle at Customer Happiness Centres or authorised Technical Inspection Centres in Dubai.
To add an extended vehicle to the contract:
- Log in to the company account on the RTA Website.
- Navigate to ‘Company Dashboard / My Contract’.
- Select the service ‘Apply for a Vehicle Addition Permit’.
- Complete the addition procedure.
- Next, apply for the electronic permit of an extended vehicle through the Company Dashboard/My Contract.
- The Centralised Inspection System (CIS) will book an inspection appointment and send a notification.
- Attend the inspection and technical inspection test.
- Register the extended vehicle at Customer Happiness Centres or authorised Technical Inspection Centres in Dubai.
Validity
The validity varies based on the type of permit linked to the vehicle’s traffic file.
Registration Permit
Valid from the contract start date until the date of the last vehicle’s registration on the permit.
Replacement Permit
Valid from the date of vehicle registration application until the contract expiration date, upon fulfilling the condition of registering all contracted vehicles.
Addition Permit
Valid from the permit activation date until the registration of the last vehicle on the permit.
Documents the Applicant Receives
- Permit to register an extended vehicle linked to the company’s contract.
- Reserved plates according to the permit type linked to the vehicle’s traffic file.
Now that you know how to register an extended vehicle to transport passengers, let’s learn about some important terms and conditions.
Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions apply to the extended vehicle registration service.
- Registration must be through the company’s RTA website account.
- Vehicle registration requires the submission of bank/cash guarantees and post-dated cheques for the monthly operating fee.
- The company must hold a valid trade licence.
- Registration of an extended vehicle is only possible if the company e-contract is listed as an extended vehicle contract.
- The vehicle’s manufacturing year must be at most 10 years from the current year.
- Administrative vehicles cannot be registered.
- Requirements and fees for addition, registration and replacement apply according to the permit linking the vehicle to the contract.
Also, those who want to use their vehicles commercially may also need to apply for an RTA commercial license plate.
Additional Conditions
- Extended vehicles can be transferred among sector companies without technical committee inspection.
- The vehicle should conform to quality standards in luxury vehicle inspection.
- Travelled kilometres should not exceed 50,000 km.
- Extended vehicles undergo inspection by the technical committee in the 8th, 9th and 10th years of their life.
These were some necessary terms and conditions for the registration of extended vehicles to transport passengers. Meanwhile, those looking for the classic car registration process can read here.
FAQs
What is the technical committee inspection?
It involves inspecting used and extended vehicles to ensure their conformity with luxury vehicle quality standards. Inspection is a crucial step in acquiring the permit for an extended vehicle to transport passengers.
What are the quality standards in luxury vehicle inspection?
Check the standards through the company’s dashboard on the RTA Website or request them during the extended vehicle registration process.
Where to buy luxury vehicles in Dubai?
Here are some of the popular showrooms where you can buy luxury vehicles in Dubai:
- Lamborghini Dubai Showroom
- Al Tayer Motors Showroom
- Bugatti Showroom
- Tesla Showroom
That is all about how to apply for a permit to register extended vehicles for luxury passenger transportation. From eligibility to the intricacies of the inspection process, the RTA’s extended vehicle registration service ensures a seamless experience for companies seeking to elevate their transportation services. Moreover, here is the detailed process of how you can gain a permit to work as a luxury vehicle chauffeur in Dubai.
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