How to Apply for a Vehicle Ownership Certificate in Dubai

Buying a car in Dubai can be exciting, especially if its your dream car. Hence, when you buy a vehicle in the Emirate, you need to adhere to the laws related to car ownership by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). For instance, it is prohibited to drive a vehicle without registration in Dubai, therefore, when you get a car you need to register it first and acquire an RTA vehicle ownership certificate. 

With an RTA Dubai vehicle ownership certificate, your ownership becomes legally registered with the government. Thus, if you have finally made a decision to get your own car, then make sure to take along necessary documents for buying a used or new car in Dubai. But before that let’s find out how to apply for an RTA vehicle ownership certificate.  

WHAT IS A VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE?

To make it brief, an RTA vehicle ownership certificate is a mandatory requirement for owning a car in Dubai. This certificate lists the owner and vehicle details as well as the number of vehicles registered in the name of owner in Dubai’s traffic file. 

ELIGIBILITY FOR RTA VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Any individual customer or company/agency is eligible to apply for an RTA vehicle ownership certificate. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RTA VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE 

To apply for an RTA vehicle ownership certificate you need to submit the following documents: 

Individuals are required to submit:

• Original Emirates ID is required in case the ID is expired, RTA can thus updated the information
• Vehicle ownership certificate

WAYS TO APPLY FOR RTA VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Customers can apply for the certificate via the RTA official website, Drive Smart app (Android |iOS), self-service machines, and RTA call centres. The steps for each method are outlined below.

RTA WEBSITE AND DUBAI DRIVE SMART APP

• Log in using your username and password on the RTA website or Drive Smart app.
• Select Licensing Services.
• Select ‘My Vehicles (more)’
• Enter the required information on the given fields.
• Clear the required fees using your credit card.
• Once done, be prepared to receive the RTA vehicle ownership certificate via e-email.

SELF SERVICE MACHINES

• On the self-service machines, select ‘Online Services.’
• Navigate to the desired service.
• Enter your vehicle information.
• Make payment of the fees.
• Receive your certificate via e-mail.

WHERE TO FIND SELF-SERVICE MACHINES?

To further help you in your process of applying for an RTA vehicle ownership certificate, below is a list of places or venues where you can access the self-service machines.

• Customer Happiness Centre – Umm Ramool
• Customer Happiness Centre – Deira
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Barsha
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Manarah
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Twar
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Kifaf
• Tasjeel Al Tawar
• Barsha Tasjeel
• Muhaisna Shamil
• Tamam Vehicle Testing
• Al Qusais Tasjeel
• Wasel Vehicle Testing – Al Jaddaf

RTA CALL CENTRES

You can also apply for RTA Dubai vehicle ownership certificate via call centres. You can follow the given steps below: 

• Call at 8009090
• Request for the service of obtaining a vehicle ownership certificate.
• Settle the payable fees by credit card.
• receive your ownership certificate via email.

RTA VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE FEE

The RTA vehicle ownership certificate fee that you need to pay are: 

• AED 100 certificate fee.
• AED +20 Knowledge and Innovation fees.

AVERAGE WAITING TIME TO ACQUIRE RTA DUBAI VEHICLE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE 

Applicants instantly get their RTA Dubai vehicle ownership certificate when they apply through the call centre. However, the average waiting time is not available for other mediums mentioned above. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This service has no validity timeline
• The vehicle owner or his  legal representative must be available in person
• If you are buying a used car in Dubai, then before  applying for RTA Dubai vehicle ownership transfer certificate,  settle all other Emirates violations if applied on the car, RTA and Dubai Police parking violation fines, Salik and others. 

The process to apply for RTA vehicle ownership certificate is seamless, given there are multiple mediums that a car owner can choose. Also, make sure to get a valid Dubai driving licence, because its also mandatory to drive your vehicle in the Emirate. 

Stay tuned to the popular UAE auto blog for more about vehicle related laws, traffic fines, driving rules and a lot more.