Driving a car with invalid ownership is a criminal offence in Abu Dhabi leading to monetary fines and black points. That said, it is necessary to transfer car ownership in Abu Dhabi after purchasing a new or used car.
For the convenience of users, car ownership can be transferred physically and digitally in the Emirate. The users only have to submit the required documents and follow easy steps to execute the process.
Let’s discuss the steps to transfer car ownership in Abu Dhabi in more detail.
Abu Dhabi Car Ownership Transfer
Similar to car ownership transfer in Dubai, you can use digital or physical channels to transfer the vehicle in your name in Abu Dhabi. For digital transfer, you can visit the official websites of TAMM and Abu Dhabi Police. Whereas, for physical channels, owners are required to visit the Abu Dhabi Police service centres.
Here is the complete process to transfer car ownership in Abu Dhabi.
Process of Car Ownership Transfer
The process of car ownership transfer is the same, whether you opt for digital or physical transfer.
- Submit the application on the website (for digital) or through the service centre (for physical).
- Provide the required set of documents mentioned below.
- Pay the transfer fee.
- Process the application and receive the vehicle registration card.
Documents Required
Vehicle ownership can be transferred from one individual to another and from company to owner and vice versa. If the ownership is being transferred from one individual to another, only the Emirates ID is required.
However, if the vehicle transfer involves a company, the following additional documents are necessary:
- Company’s letter with a stamp
- Signature approval
- Sales contract
- Lease review as per companies’ activity
- Mortgage release letter (for mortgaged vehicles only)
Conditions of Car Ownership Transfer
Apart from the documents mentioned above, here are some conditions that should be fulfilled by the seller and buyer both.
- In case of first-time ownership transfer, applicants or their legal representatives are obligated to be physically present.
- Prior to the transfer, all the restrictions must be resolved and all traffic fines in Abu Dhabi should be paid.
- The insurance policy in the name of the buyer should be valid for 13 months. The insurance can be new or transferred from the previous owner.
Now that you are aware of how to transfer car ownership in Abu Dhabi, it’s time to jump on the fees of vehicle transfer.
Fees for Car Ownership Transfer in Abu Dhabi
The vehicle ownership transfer fee in Abu Dhabi varies as per vehicle size and usage. Listed below are the fees charged for ownership transfer of different types of vehicles.
Vehicle Description | Transfer Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
Vehicle Description Private bus with a seating capacity of 26 passengers | Transfer Fee (AED) 600 |
Vehicle Description Private bus with a seating capacity of more than 14 and less than 26 passengers | Transfer Fee (AED) 300 |
Vehicle Description Public bus with a seating capacity of more than 14 and less than 26 passengers | Transfer Fee (AED) 400 |
Vehicle Description Private vehicles weighing between 3 to 12 tons | Transfer Fee (AED) 400 |
Vehicle Description Public vehicles weighing between 3 to 12 tons | Transfer Fee (AED) 650 |
Vehicle Description Private use heavy mechanical devices | Transfer Fee (AED) 500 |
Vehicle Description Public use heavy mechanical devices | Transfer Fee (AED) 700 |
Vehicle Description Light private/public vehicle | Transfer Fee (AED) 350 |
Vehicle Description Motorcycle for personal use | Transfer Fee (AED) 200 |
Vehicle Description Motorcycle for commercial use | Transfer Fee (AED) 400 |
Vehicle Description Private semi-trailer and trailer | Transfer Fee (AED) 120 |
Vehicle Description Public semi-trailer and trailer | Transfer Fee (AED) 220 |
Vehicle Description Private vehicles weighing more than 12 tons | Transfer Fee (AED) 800 |
Vehicle Description Public vehicles weighing more than 12 tons | Transfer Fee (AED) 1000 |
This is all you need to know about transferring car ownership in Abu Dhabi. Car ownership transfer is necessary to legalise the vehicle that you are driving. To adhere to the legalisation process, buyers are required to follow multiple steps and submit varied documents.
If you are planning to buy a used car for sale in Abu Dhabi, ensure that the previous owner has all the necessary documents.
Besides, if you have already purchased a vehicle from another Emirate, read our blog on, inter-Emirate vehicle ownership transfer.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s auto blog for more information on transferring car ownership from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.
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