Before heading towards the E-licensing services by RAKTA, let\u2019s take a look at the process of obtaining the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Process to Avail E-Licence Services of Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Login to the RAKTA e-service portal<\/li>
- Select your service either \u2018Renew\u2019 or \u2018New\u2019<\/li>
- Duly fill out the form and upload the required documents<\/li>
- Complete the electronic payment process and download the permit <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now that you are aware of the process, let\u2019s move towards different types of RAKTA E-licensing services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Car Rental Company Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are running a service station or car rental company in Ras Al Khaimah<\/a>, it is obligatory by law to obtain a permit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following are the details regarding the E-licensing services for rental companies by RAKTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Companies that are providing car rental services in the Emirate are required to obtain certain permits and licences from RAKTA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Vehicle Registration Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The vehicle registration permit is a legal document that enables companies and commercial vehicle drivers to operate within the Emirate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of New Permit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For issuance of a new vehicle registration permit, the applicant needs to pay AED 500<\/strong> 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)<\/li>
- Agent car\/power of attorney (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Renewal of Permit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For the renewal of vehicle registration permits, the process and documents required are similar to obtaining a new permit. However, AED 200<\/strong> will be charged for the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representative\u2019s Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A representative’s card is provided to car rental service operators for legalising the company’s transport activity in the Emirates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of New Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For the issuance of a new permit, the service charges are AED 120<\/strong>. Whereas the documents required are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Representative\u2019s photograph<\/li>
- Letter of permit (stamped and signed by the licence owner)<\/li>
- Copy of representative\u2019s passport<\/li>
- Trade licence (copy)<\/li>
- Licence owner\u2019s passport (copy) <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Similar documents will be required for the renewal and issuance of lost or damaged cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renewal of Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
For the renewal of a representative’s card, car rental companies are required to pay AED 100<\/strong> only for RAK, and if they operate inter-Emirates, an additional AED 50<\/strong> will be charged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replacement of Lost or Damaged New Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tourism Company Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This RAKTA E-licence service is specifically for companies providing transport to tourists in the Emirate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The professional permit allows drivers to operate legally in RAK. AED 250<\/strong> will be charged for the issuance of a new permit. The documents required for this process are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Car registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Temporary work permit<\/li>
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)<\/li>
- RAK Driving licence<\/a> (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s Photograph<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The professional permit renewal fee is AED 100,<\/strong> and the documents required are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Vehicle registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Photograph<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s passport with valid residence permit (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Lost\/Damaged Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This service is only applicable when the driver lost or damaged their valid professional permit. RAKTA will charge AED 50<\/strong> for reissuing the permit, and the documents required are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Car registration card (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Vehicle Registration Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For the issuance of a new vehicle registration permit for a bus, drivers will be charged AED 500<\/strong>, and for other car body types<\/a>, AED 1000<\/strong> will be charged. Drivers are requested to submit the following documents with their application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of agent card\/power of attorney (if any)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The permit renewal charges are AED 200<\/strong> for buses and AED 500<\/strong> for other vehicles. Whereas the documents required for this service are the same as permit issuance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limousine Company Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Similar to the limousine rental service in Dubai<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To drive limousine service in RAK, drivers need to obtain a special permit from RAKTA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Issuance of New Driver Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The driver profession practice permit is issued by RAKTA to legalise driver\u2019s commercial activities in the Emirate. The service charge for a new driver’s permit is AED 250<\/strong>. Along with this, drivers are required to submit the following documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Car registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with valid residence permit (Copy)<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s photograph<\/li>
- Temporary work permit (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For the renewal of driver’s profession permit, service charges will be AED 100<\/strong> and the documents required are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Vehicle registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s photograph<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with a valid residence permit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Lost\/Damaged Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
RAKTA reissues the lost or damaged permit by charging AED 50<\/strong> service fee. The following documents are required to be submitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with a valid residence permit<\/li>
- Car registration card (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance and Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For the issuance of a new vehicle registration permit, drivers will be charged AED 1000<\/strong>. Whereas, AED 500<\/strong> will be charged for permit renewal. Similar documents are required for both services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of agent card\/power of attorney (if any)<\/li>
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance and Renewal of Licence to Practise Limousine Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>. Whereas the documents that need to be submitted with the application include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Certificate of booking trade (for new issuance)\/Trade licence (for renewal)<\/li>
- Lease (Copy)<\/li>
- ID\/passport of the owner (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of agent card\/power of attorney (if any)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Public Company Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The public company services provide licences and permits for the companies providing transport-related services<\/a> in the public sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance and Renewal of Vehicle Registration Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The issuance of a new permit will cost AED 500<\/strong>, and the renewal charges are AED 200<\/strong>. The documents required for the service are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of agent card\/power of attorney (if any)<\/li>
- Vehicle ownership certificate (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance and Renewal of Driver Profession Practice Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The service charge for obtaining a new driver profession practice permit is AED 250<\/strong>, and it is AED 100<\/strong> for the renewal of the permit. Here is the list of documents required for this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Temporary work permit<\/li>
- Commercial licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Car registration card (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s previous passport with a valid residence permit<\/li>
- Driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s photograph<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
However, if you have lost or damaged your card, then AED 50<\/strong> will be charged as a service fee. Along with this, a driving licence, commercial licence, car registration card and previous passport will be needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
School Bus Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The school bus E-service of RAK issues multiple types of permits and licences to legalise all the vehicles used for transporting students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The school bus drivers and supervisors can issue and renew their permits by using the RAKTA E-licencing service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Issuance Of Permit for School Bus Operation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The service charge for the issuance of a new school bus operation permit is AED 400<\/strong>. Apart from that, here are the documents required for submitting this application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Trade licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Permit to operate school transport in RAK<\/li>
- Bus technical test report<\/li>
- Bus purchase invoice (Copy)<\/li>
- Report from Department or Operation and Quality Control<\/li>
- Bus registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Bus insurance (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance Of Permit for School Bus Supervisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
AED 100<\/strong> is charged for the issuance of a school bus supervisor permit, and the required documents for this service are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Training test (Copy)<\/li>
- Good conduct certificate<\/li>
- Medical fitness certificate<\/li>
- Driver\u2019s passport, Emirates ID<\/a> and residence (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Permit for School Bus Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For a school bus permit, you will be required to pay AED 500<\/strong> along with the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Copy of representative\u2019s card\/power of attorney (if any)<\/li>
- Lease (Copy)<\/li>
- Permit owner\u2019s ID\/Passport (Copy)<\/li>
- Trade name certificate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Permit for School Bus Driver Profession<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>, and the required documents are mentioned below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Driver\u2019s record certificate free from black points.<\/li>
- Driver\u2019s passport, Emirates ID and residence (Copy)<\/li>
- Medical fitness certificate<\/li>
- Good conduct certificate<\/li>
- Bus driving licence (Copy)<\/li>
- School transport practice permit (Copy)<\/li>
- Training test (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Permit for Driver\/Supervisor Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>. The applicants are also required to submit the following documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Medical fitness certificate<\/li>
- Good conduct certificate<\/li>
- Driver\u2019s passport, Emirates ID and residence (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Out of Rak Company Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As evident from the name, the out of RAK e-service deals with all the companies operating or registered in other Emirates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance and Renewal of Representative\u2019s Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The issuance of a new representative\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Passport and residence (Copy)<\/li>
- Passport of Licence owner (Copy)<\/li>
- Photograph<\/li>
- Trade licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Letter of permit (stamped and signed by the company)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Temporary Licence for the Companies Registered Outside RAK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The service charge for the issuance of a temporary licence depends on the time duration. AED 250<\/strong> is charged for 1 month, AED 500<\/strong> for 6 months and AED 1000<\/strong> for a year. The documents that need to be submitted with the fee are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Vehicle permit (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of representative\u2019s card\/power of attorney<\/li>
- Registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of contract between the companies (Signed and stamped)<\/li>
- Trade licence (Copy)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Temporary Licence for Passenger\u2019s Transport, Car and Bus Rental<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For the issuance of a commercial vehicle permit, AED 50<\/strong> will be charged. The documents required for this service are the same as those required for a temporary licence for companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuance of Temporary Driving Professional Licence for the Companies Registered Outside RAK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The service charge for a driving professional licence is AED 100<\/strong> for a month and AED 250<\/strong> for a year. The documents needed to be submitted with the fee are as follows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Trade licence (Copy)<\/li>
- Registration (Copy)<\/li>
- Copy of contract between the companies (Signed and stamped)<\/li>
- Licence to register limousine, bus or vehicle. <\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s photograph<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>, make sure you have all the necessary documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Applicant\u2019s Photograph<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n