Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) is responsible for dealing with all kinds of transport-related issues in the Emirate. Along with managing traffic flow and drafting rules, RAKTA also provides different types of licensing services.
For consumer’s convenience, RAKTA has digitised its licensing services. This enables users to obtain or renew different types of licences and permits from remote locations without visiting the office.
Here are the complete details of the RAKTA E-licence service.
E-licensing Services by RAKTA
The RAKTA E-licensing facilitates users to obtain and renew different types of permits that are necessary to operate legally in the Emirate.
Before heading towards the E-licensing services by RAKTA, let’s take a look at the process of obtaining the service.
Process to Avail E-Licence Services of Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority
The process for issuance and renewal of licences and permits is similar. Here is the process of obtaining a new or renewing the old licence or permit in RAK.
- Login to the RAKTA e-service portal
- Select your service either ‘Renew’ or ‘New’
- Duly fill out the form and upload the required documents
- Complete the electronic payment process and download the permit
Now that you are aware of the process, let’s move towards different types of RAKTA E-licensing services.
Car Rental Company Services
Whether you are running a service station or car rental company in Ras Al Khaimah, it is obligatory by law to obtain a permit.
Following are the details regarding the E-licensing services for rental companies by RAKTA.
Vehicle Registration Permit
The vehicle registration permit is a legal document that enables companies and commercial vehicle drivers to operate within the Emirate.
Issuance of New Permit
For issuance of a new vehicle registration permit, the applicant needs to pay AED 500 service fees. The process is simple, log into the portal, fill in the form, complete the electronic fee payment and download the permit. The documents required for the renewal of the vehicle registration permit are as follows:
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)
- Agent car/power of attorney (Copy)
Renewal of Permit
For the renewal of vehicle registration permits, the process and documents required are similar to obtaining a new permit. However, AED 200 will be charged for the process.
Representative’s Card
A representative’s card is provided to car rental service operators for legalising the company’s transport activity in the Emirates.
Issuance of New Card
For the issuance of a new permit, the service charges are AED 120. Whereas the documents required are as follows:
- Representative’s photograph
- Letter of permit (stamped and signed by the licence owner)
- Copy of representative’s passport
- Trade licence (copy)
- Licence owner’s passport (copy)
Similar documents will be required for the renewal and issuance of lost or damaged cards.
Renewal of Card
For the renewal of a representative’s card, car rental companies are required to pay AED 100 only for RAK, and if they operate inter-Emirates, an additional AED 50 will be charged.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged New Card
In case of damage or a lost car, you can opt for the E-licensing service of RAKTA to issue a new one. The service fee for this is AED 100.
Tourism Company Services
This RAKTA E-licence service is specifically for companies providing transport to tourists in the Emirate.
Issuance of Profession Practice Permit
The professional permit allows drivers to operate legally in RAK. AED 250 will be charged for the issuance of a new permit. The documents required for this process are as follows:
- Car registration (Copy)
- Temporary work permit
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)
- RAK Driving licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s Photograph
Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit
The professional permit renewal fee is AED 100, and the documents required are mentioned below.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Vehicle registration (Copy)
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Photograph
- Applicant’s passport with valid residence permit (Copy)
Issuance of Lost/Damaged Profession Practice Permit
This service is only applicable when the driver lost or damaged their valid professional permit. RAKTA will charge AED 50 for reissuing the permit, and the documents required are:
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Car registration card (Copy)
- Applicant’s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)
Issuance of Vehicle Registration Permit
For the issuance of a new vehicle registration permit for a bus, drivers will be charged AED 500, and for other car body types, AED 1000 will be charged. Drivers are requested to submit the following documents with their application.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)
- Copy of agent card/power of attorney (if any)
Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit
The permit renewal charges are AED 200 for buses and AED 500 for other vehicles. Whereas the documents required for this service are the same as permit issuance.
Limousine Company Services
Similar to the limousine rental service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, RAK also has several companies that provide this service. The limousine company E-license services by Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority is specifically designed to facilitate these companies.
Issuance of New Driver Profession Practice Permit
The driver profession practice permit is issued by RAKTA to legalise driver’s commercial activities in the Emirate. The service charge for a new driver’s permit is AED 250. Along with this, drivers are required to submit the following documents.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Car registration (Copy)
- Applicant’s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s photograph
- Temporary work permit (Copy)
Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit
For the renewal of driver’s profession permit, service charges will be AED 100 and the documents required are mentioned below.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Vehicle registration (Copy)
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s photograph
- Applicant’s previous passport with a valid residence permit
Issuance of Lost/Damaged Profession Practice Permit
RAKTA reissues the lost or damaged permit by charging AED 50 service fee. The following documents are required to be submitted.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s previous passport with a valid residence permit
- Car registration card (Copy)
Issuance and Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit
For the issuance of a new vehicle registration permit, drivers will be charged AED 1000. Whereas, AED 500 will be charged for permit renewal. Similar documents are required for both services.
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Copy of agent card/power of attorney (if any)
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)
Issuance and Renewal of Licence to Practise Limousine Activity
The licence to practise limousine activity enables drivers to legally continue their operations in the Emirate. The service fee for issuance and renewal of a licence for the first three years is AED 5000. Whereas the documents that need to be submitted with the application include:
- Certificate of booking trade (for new issuance)/Trade licence (for renewal)
- Lease (Copy)
- ID/passport of the owner (Copy)
- Copy of agent card/power of attorney (if any)
Public Company Services
The public company services provide licences and permits for the companies providing transport-related services in the public sector.
Issuance and Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit
The issuance of a new permit will cost AED 500, and the renewal charges are AED 200. The documents required for the service are:
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Copy of agent card/power of attorney (if any)
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)
Issuance and Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit
The service charge for obtaining a new driver profession practice permit is AED 250, and it is AED 100 for the renewal of the permit. Here is the list of documents required for this service.
- Temporary work permit
- Commercial licence (Copy)
- Car registration card (Copy)
- Applicant’s previous passport with a valid residence permit
- Driving licence (Copy)
- Applicant’s photograph
However, if you have lost or damaged your card, then AED 50 will be charged as a service fee. Along with this, a driving licence, commercial licence, car registration card and previous passport will be needed.
School Bus Services
The school bus E-service of RAK issues multiple types of permits and licences to legalise all the vehicles used for transporting students.
Issuance Of Permit for School Bus Operation
The service charge for the issuance of a new school bus operation permit is AED 400. Apart from that, here are the documents required for submitting this application.
- Trade licence (Copy)
- Permit to operate school transport in RAK
- Bus technical test report
- Bus purchase invoice (Copy)
- Report from Department or Operation and Quality Control
- Bus registration (Copy)
- Bus insurance (Copy)
Issuance Of Permit for School Bus Supervisor
AED 100 is charged for the issuance of a school bus supervisor permit, and the required documents for this service are:
- Training test (Copy)
- Good conduct certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Driver’s passport, Emirates ID and residence (Copy)
Issuance of Permit for School Bus Activity
For a school bus permit, you will be required to pay AED 500 along with the following documents:
- Copy of representative’s card/power of attorney (if any)
- Lease (Copy)
- Permit owner’s ID/Passport (Copy)
- Trade name certificate
Issuance of Permit for School Bus Driver Profession
The school bus driver profession permit is necessary for all drivers and companies to provide their transportation services in the Emirates. The service charge for this service is AED 250, and the required documents are mentioned below.
- Driver’s record certificate free from black points.
- Driver’s passport, Emirates ID and residence (Copy)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Good conduct certificate
- Bus driving licence (Copy)
- School transport practice permit (Copy)
- Training test (Copy)
Issuance of Permit for Driver/Supervisor Training
Individuals working as school bus drivers or supervisors are required to obtain this permit. The service charge for a driver/supervisor permit is AED 100. The applicants are also required to submit the following documents.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Good conduct certificate
- Driver’s passport, Emirates ID and residence (Copy)
Out of Rak Company Services
As evident from the name, the out of RAK e-service deals with all the companies operating or registered in other Emirates.
Issuance and Renewal of Representative’s Card
The issuance of a new representative’s card will cost AED 120. Whereas for the renewal, AED 100 (in RAK) and AED 50 (Outside RAK) will be charged. The required documents for this service are as follows:
- Passport and residence (Copy)
- Passport of Licence owner (Copy)
- Photograph
- Trade licence (Copy)
- Letter of permit (stamped and signed by the company)
Issuance of Temporary Licence for the Companies Registered Outside RAK
The service charge for the issuance of a temporary licence depends on the time duration. AED 250 is charged for 1 month, AED 500 for 6 months and AED 1000 for a year. The documents that need to be submitted with the fee are:
- Vehicle permit (Copy)
- Copy of representative’s card/power of attorney
- Registration (Copy)
- Copy of contract between the companies (Signed and stamped)
- Trade licence (Copy)
Issuance of Temporary Licence for Passenger’s Transport, Car and Bus Rental
For the issuance of a commercial vehicle permit, AED 50 will be charged. The documents required for this service are the same as those required for a temporary licence for companies.
Issuance of Temporary Driving Professional Licence for the Companies Registered Outside RAK
The service charge for a driving professional licence is AED 100 for a month and AED 250 for a year. The documents needed to be submitted with the fee are as follows.
- Trade licence (Copy)
- Registration (Copy)
- Copy of contract between the companies (Signed and stamped)
- Licence to register limousine, bus or vehicle.
- Applicant’s photograph
These were the complete details regarding the RAKTA E-licence service. The core purpose of digitising these services is to facilitate drivers obtaining and renewing necessary permits. These permits and licences are necessary to drive legally in the Emirate. Therefore, whether you are driving a new car or used car in RAK, make sure you have all the necessary documents.
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