The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai allows vehicle owners to use licenced plate numbers only. However, motorists also have the leverage to replace the existing ones with new licenced vehicle number plates. The process to request number plate change via RTA is seamless. Let’s find out in detail how you can request a number plate change in Dubai, service fees, documents required and other related information.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE THROUGH RTA DUBAI
Anyone living in Dubai can apply for a vehicle number plate change via RTA. Also, companies are eligible to avail this service.
WHICH DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI
Here is a list of documents required for requesting a vehicle number plate change in Dubai via RTA:
Individuals in Dubai must submit the following documents:
- Vehicle ownership certificate
- A letter from Dubai Police, if the previous vehicle number plates were lost
- Vehicle plates for delivery
- Emirates ID
Companies in Dubai are required to submit the following documents:
- Vehicle plates for delivery
- A letter from Dubai Police, if the previous vehicle number plates were lost
- An official letter from the company’s branch operational in Dubai must be provided in the Arabic language that states the authorization and accreditation
WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY FOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI
RTA Dubai allows you to request to change your car number plate in Dubai through its various channels. Here’s where and how you can apply for a vehicle number plate change:
APPLY FOR A VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI VIA RTA OFFICIAL WEBSITE
You can apply for changing plate number in Dubai through the RTA official website. Here’s how you can do it:
- Log in to the website using your ID and password
- Select the licencing service from the menu
- Select ‘my paintings’ (more)
- Fill in the form
- Pay the service charges by credit card
APPLY FOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE VIA RTA CUSTOMER HAPPINESS CENTRE
To request for change of plate number in Dubai, you can head to RTA Customer Happiness Centres located in Umm Ramool, Al Manara, Al Twar, Deira and Al Barsha.
APPLY FOR NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI VIA VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION CENTRES
You can also head to any of the following vehicle registration and inspections centres for changing plate number in Dubai:
- Al Qusais Registration
- Al Barsha registration
- Warsan Registration
- Jebel Ali registration
- Hatta Registration
- Discovery Gardens registration
- Al-Awir registration
- Arab city registration
- Shamil in Al-Aded, Muhaisnah, Nad Al Hammar and Al Qusais
- Al Mumayaz Vehicles Inspection – Al Mizhar Markets
- Al Mumayaz Vehicle Testing – Al Barsha Mall
- Wasel Vehicle Testing – Al Jaddaf, Arab Centre, Nad Al Hammar
- AG Cars For Vehicle Inspection – Deira and Mamzar
- Integrated Centre – Al Awir and Al Quoz
- Tamam Vehicle Inspection
- Elias Centre
Listed here are the steps that you need to follow to apply for a vehicle number plate change at an RTA Customer Happiness Centre or Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centre:
- Head to the front desk officer
- The officer will provide a link for the service
- You will be required to upload the required documents through that link
- After uploading the link you will receive a transaction code
- Present the transaction code to the front desk officer to further the process
- The officer will check the details and sign the transaction electronically
- Pay the service charges
You will receive your new vehicle plates along with ownership cards.
APPLY FOR A VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI VIA RTA CALL CENTRE
You can request for vehicle number plate change in Dubai by calling at RTA call centre number 8009090. Here’s how you can further the request:
- Provide your traffic file number
- Pay the service fee via credit card
You can collect the new vehicle number plates, along with the expiry date label and ownership cards from the RTA Customer Happiness Centres located in Al Barsha or Deira. Don’t forget to submit the old number plates.
SERVICE FEE FOR RTA VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IN DUBAI
Here is the breakdown of the service fee that you need to pay for changing plate number in Dubai through RTA:
- For short vehicle plate: AED 35
- For long vehicle plate: AED 50
- For issuing a new vehicle plate ownership card: AED 50
- For an expiry date sticker: AED 10
- For a vehicle plate with Dubai logo: AED 200
- For a vehicle’s luxury plate: AED 500
- Innovation and knowledge fee applies: AED +20
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A few terms and conditions apply for changing the vehicle plate number in Dubai. These are listed as under:
- The vehicle owner or his legal representative should be present
- All the traffic fines should be paid before you request for vehicle number plate change through RTA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FROM THE BANK FOR NUMBER PLATE CHANGE IF THE VEHICLE IS MORTGAGED?
No, you don’t need to present a no objection certificate for vehicle number plate change via RTA.
CAN I CHANGE MY CAR NUMBER PLATE IN DUBAI IF MY RESIDENCE PERMIT IS ISSUED BY ANOTHER EMIRATE?
Yes, you can only if your Emirates ID or residence permit is valid.
Our step-by-step guide for requesting a number plate change in Dubai ends here. This service by RTA Dubai makes changing vehicle number plates hassle-free. Hence, even if you plan to buy a used car in Dubai, you can easily get its number plate changed via the different RTA channels detailed above.
If you want a special plate number for your car, you can opt for one of the RTA approved plate number dealers. You can also apply for direct purchasing of an auction special plate number through RTA.
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