{"id":3239,"date":"2025-07-14T11:50:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:53:57","slug":"dubai-driving-licence-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-driving-licence-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Renewing Your Driving Licence in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-where-can-i-renew-my-driving-licence-in-dubai\" data-level=\"2\">Where Can I Renew My Driving Licence in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-renew-a-driving-licence-in-dubai\" data-level=\"2\">How to Renew a Driving Licence in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-documents-required-for-dubai-driving-licence-renewal\" data-level=\"2\">Documents Required for Dubai Driving Licence Renewal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dubai-driving-licence-renewal-fees\" data-level=\"2\">Dubai Driving Licence Renewal Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dubai-driving-licence-renewal-terms-and-conditions\" data-level=\"2\">Dubai Driving Licence Renewal Terms and Conditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving with an expired licence in Dubai can lead to fines and other legal issues, making timely renewal essential. The process for licence renewal in Dubai is convenient, but it varies slightly for UAE nationals, expats and GCC citizens. From eligibility to online application steps and fees, here&#8217;s everything you need to know about Dubai driving licence renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-renew-my-driving-licence-in-dubai\">Where Can I Renew My Driving Licence in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants can renew their Dubai driving licence through a range of digital and in-person channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RTA Website, RTA Dubai App, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/property\/dubainow-app-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Now App<\/a>, Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Website and Mahboub Chatbot on RTA Smart Apps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-service Machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-service machines or customer happiness centres can be used to renew a driving licence in Dubai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tasjeel Al Tawar<\/li><li>Barsha Tasjeel<\/li><li>Muhaisna Shamil<\/li><li>Tamam Vehicle Testing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/property\/area-overview-al-qusais\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Qusais<\/a> Tasjeel<\/li><li>Al Jaddaf &#8211; Wasel Vehicle Testing&nbsp;<\/li><li>Umm Ramool &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/property\/deira-dubai-area-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deira<\/a> &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><li>Al Barsha &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><li>Al Manarah &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><li>Al Twar &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><li>Al Kifaf &#8211; Customer Happiness Centre<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eye Test Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following eye test centres also provide a licence renewal service in Dubai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"An optician checking the eyesight of a driver\" class=\"wp-image-147431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095059\/licence-renewal-body1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The driving licence in Dubai can be renewed through an RTA-approved eye test centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prime Medical Centre &#8211; Dubai International Airport<\/li><li>Dubai Optical<\/li><li>Yateem Optician<\/li><li>Malak Typing &#8211; Photocopying &amp; Optical<\/li><li>Emirates Driving Institute &#8211; Eye Test<\/li><li>Salik Optical<\/li><li>Barakat Optical<\/li><li>Belhasa Driving Centre &#8211; Eye Test<\/li><li>Al Jaber Optical<\/li><li>Executive Optics<\/li><li>Apple International Optical<\/li><li>Leen Optics<\/li><li>Grand Optics<\/li><li>Rivoli EyeZone<\/li><li>Magrabi Optical<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Institutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving licence renewal services are also available at several authorised driving institutes across various locations in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Institute<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Branch\/Area<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Contact Number<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Belhasa Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Wasl<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-3243535<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Belhasa Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jebel Ali<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-8817171<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Belhasa Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nad Al Hammar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2895908<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Belhasa Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qouz 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-5091200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Belhasa Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qusais 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2108333<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jumeirah<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-3455855<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qouz Industrial 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-3236000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qusais 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2381115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Khail<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-4048000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai International Driving Centre (Drive Dubai)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Investment Park 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-8855118<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Galadari Motor Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qusais 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2676166<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Galadari Motor Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qouz 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-4043401<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Emirates Driving Institute<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qusais 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2631100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Emirates Driving Institute<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qouz 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2631100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Emirates Driving Institute<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hatta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2311916<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Emirates Transport Driving Institute<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Warsan 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8006006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Excellence Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Quoz Industrial 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">600515154<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Excellence Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Qusais Industrial 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">600515154<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Excellence Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Port Rashid (Jumeirah)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-5280744<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bin Yaber Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Rowayyah<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2156000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bin Yaber Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jebel Ali<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-2156000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Eco Drive Driving Institute<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dubai Industrial City<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">600595959<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Ahli Driving Centre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al Quoz Industrial 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04-3411500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-a-driving-licence-in-dubai\">How to Renew a Driving Licence in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers can renew their licence through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/all-about-rta-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTA Dubai<\/a> website, mobile app or authorised service centres. Before starting the process, it is mandatory to complete an eye test at an RTA-approved centre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renewal steps may vary slightly depending on the chosen channel and delivery method. While the digital licence is issued free of charge, physical copies incur the following delivery fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Standard delivery: <strong>AED 20<\/strong><\/li><li>Same-day delivery: <strong>AED 35<\/strong><\/li><li>Delivery within 2 hours: <strong>AED 50<\/strong><\/li><li>International delivery: <strong>AED 50<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through the RTA Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dubai driving licence renewal via <a href=\"https:\/\/dls.rta.ae\/dls-login?journeyCode=LICENSE_DASHBOARD&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RTA\u2019s official website<\/a> includes the following steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Log in to the RTA\u2019s website through \u2018<strong>Emirates ID<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018<strong>Passport<\/strong>\u2019 or \u2018<strong>UAE Pass<\/strong>\u2019<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Receive One Time Password (OTP) on the registered mobile number<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select \u2018<strong>Renewing a Driving Licence<\/strong>\u2019 and confirm all the details&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Choose \u2018<strong>Delivery Method<\/strong>\u2019, the options include RTA App wallet, self-service machines or delivery service<\/li><li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Pay the fee and clear all the remaining dues (if any)<\/li><li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Receive a digital licence through the RTA Dubai App or a physical copy through self self-service machine or a delivery service<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through the Smart App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of licence renewal in Dubai through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-smart-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTA Smart App<\/a> includes the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Log in to the Smart App and click \u2018<strong>Driving Licence Renewal<\/strong>\u2019<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Scan the QR code from the licence or enter \u2018<strong>Driving Licence Number<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018<strong>Issue Date<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018<strong>Birth Year<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Traffic Code Number<\/strong>\u2019<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Pay the Dubai driving licence renewal fees and settle all the dues<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Receive the licence digitally through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-dubai-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTA Dubai App<\/a> or physically through a self-service machine or a delivery service<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A woman celebrating after getting a driving licence\" class=\"wp-image-147432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095130\/licence-renewal-body2-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Multiple online and physical channels make driving licence renewal convenient in Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through Mahboub Chatbot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of licence renewal in Dubai through the Mahboub Chatbot is carried out through these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Type \u2018Renew Driving Licence\u2019 in the Mahboub chat box<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Enter \u2018<strong>Traffic File Number<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018<strong>Licence<\/strong> <strong>Issuance Date<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018<strong>Birth Year<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong>Driver Licence Number\u2019<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Pay the fee, settle dues and complete the application<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Receive the licence digitally through the RTA Dubai App or physically through a self-service machine or a delivery service<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through Self-Service Machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of renewing a Dubai driving licence via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-smart-kiosks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTA\u2019s smart kiosks<\/a> can be completed through the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the nearest Self-service machine and select \u2018<strong>Renewing a Driving Licence<\/strong>\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Provide all the required information and documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Pay the renewal fee and clear penalties and fines&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Receive a printed licence through the machine or digitally through the app&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through Eye Test Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai driving licence renewal through Eye Test Centres entails the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-approved-eye-test-centres-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTA Approved Eye Test Centre<\/a>\u2019&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp; Once done with the test, apply and clear all the dues<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Receive the licence digitally or physically<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Through Mobile Eye Test Trucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps for driving licence renewal in Dubai include the following procedure:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Call \u2018<strong>Al Jaber Optical (045220000)<\/strong>\u2019 and request the mobile truck service at per convenience<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Settle all required fees and outstanding fines<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Receive the licence digitally via the RTA Dubai App or physically through a kiosk or a delivery service<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing Time for Dubai Driving Licence Renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/driving-licence-renewal-online-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renewing a driving licence in the UAE<\/a> through the RTA website, Smart App, self-service machines or Mahboub Chatbot results in immediate issuance. However, when processed through an eye test centre, the time may vary depending on several factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To replace or amend information in the driving licence, the process time is 5 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-required-for-dubai-driving-licence-renewal\">Documents Required for Dubai Driving Licence Renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for renewing a driving licence in Dubai vary based on the applicant&#8217;s nationality, residency status and licence category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For all Nationalities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayut.com\/mybayut\/all-about-emirates-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emirates ID<\/a><\/li><li>Eye test with a validity of 2 years<\/li><li>If the applicant\u2019s profession is listed as \u2018<strong>Driver<\/strong>\u2019, a medical fitness test from an RTA-accredited hospital is mandatory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Diplomats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/li><li>Emirates ID (if applicable) or diplomatic card issued to embassies, consulates or international organisations&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For People of Determination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A copy of the Certificate of Transfer to the doctor issued by the Licensing Agency is required for applicants with physical disabilities that may affect their ability to drive. The medical test must be completed at Rashid Hospital.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A people of determination driving a red car\" class=\"wp-image-147433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11095138\/licence-renewal-body3-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>People of determination require a Certificate of Transfer for licence renewal in Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Emirati passport holders without a family book (Marsoom holders)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Passport (Original)<\/li><li>Marsoom (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Emirati passport holders, sons of Emirati women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Passport (Copy)<\/li><li>Copy of a letter issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs confirming the mother\u2019s Emirati nationality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-driving-licence-renewal-fees\">Dubai Driving Licence Renewal Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-driving-licence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai driving licence<\/a> renewal fee is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Driver&#8217;s licence renewal fees (age less than 21 years): <strong>AED 100<\/strong><\/li><li>Driver&#8217;s licence renewal fees (age above 21 years): <strong>AED 300<\/strong><\/li><li>Knowledge and innovation fee: <strong>AED 20<\/strong><\/li><li>Electronic eye test fee: <strong>AED 140<\/strong> to <strong>AED 180<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mobile truck fee (if applicable): <strong>AED 500<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A delay fine of <strong>AED 10<\/strong> is charged for each month from the licence expiry date, up to a maximum of <strong>AED 500<\/strong>. If the licence has expired for more than 10 years, only the standard renewal fees and an evaluation test are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-driving-licence-renewal-terms-and-conditions\">Dubai Driving Licence Renewal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must meet the following terms and conditions before proceeding with driving licence renewal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The eye test is valid for six months from the date of issuance.<\/li><li>All outstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-traffic-fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai traffic fines<\/a> must be paid.<\/li><li>For applicants aged 21 years and above, the licence may be renewed up to one year before its expiry.<\/li><li>For applicants below 21 years of age, renewal is permitted one month before the expiry date.<\/li><li>Temporary or interim licences are not eligible for renewal.<\/li><li>The applicant\u2019s photograph is automatically retrieved from the Emirates ID.<\/li><li>Diplomats, individuals without a family book (Marsoom) and sons of Emirati women must visit designated Customer Happiness Centres (Umm Ramool, Al Manarah, Al Twar, Deira, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/property\/al-barsha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Barsha<\/a> or Al Kifaf) to fulfil the additional requirements.<\/li><li>The mobile truck can be requested for an eye test and licence renewal.<\/li><li>The licence must be listed as \u2018<strong>with owner<\/strong>\u2019 in the system and must not have expired for more than 10 years.<\/li><li>If the licence has expired for over 10 years, an evaluation test is required.<\/li><li>If the licence has expired for over 10 years and includes different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/driving-licence-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of licence categories<\/a>, passing the evaluation test for the light vehicle category is sufficient; the remaining categories will be reinstated on the renewed licence.<\/li><li>Holders of licences from exception countries are exempt from the evaluation test, irrespective of nationality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752236314353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> What happens if I renew my licence late? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A delay fine of AED 10 is charged monthly from the expiry date, up to a maximum of AED 500.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752236322846\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long is the renewed licence valid?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For applicants under the age of 21, the driving licence is valid for 1 year. For those aged 21 and above, the validity is 10 years for UAE and GCC citizens and 5 years for residents.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752236334595\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it possible to renew my driving licence at a kiosk?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, renewal can be completed instantly through RTA self-service kiosks located across Dubai.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the complete process of Dubai driving licence renewal, along with the applicable service charges and required documents. Staying compliant with renewal timelines is essential for meeting various legal obligations. A valid driving licence is also required for car ownership transfer. Whether opting for a new or <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used car for sale in Dubai<\/a>, a valid driving licence is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dubizzle\u2019s auto blog<\/a> for more information on the digital driving licence in the UAE.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confused about where to renew your Dubai driving licence? 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