{"id":8961,"date":"2021-07-02T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=8961"},"modified":"2023-08-31T04:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T04:30:40","slug":"car-ownership-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-ownership-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transfer the Ownership of a Car Between Emirates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"post-jumplink wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#h-requirements-of-car-ownership-transfer-between-emirates\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-car-number-plates\">Number Plates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-transfer-car-ownership-to-a-registration-centre\">Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Car ownership transfer is mandatory when buying or selling a used car and failure to comply will result in a fine of AED 3,000. When it comes to transferring the ownership of cars between emirates, there are a few things you need to consider and driving rules in the UAE to follow. Here is a detailed guide to help you along the process of car ownership transfer between emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements-of-car-ownership-transfer-between-emirates\">Requirements of Car Ownership Transfer between Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sell a vehicle that is registered in one emirate to a buyer in another emirate, the transfer process commences according to the legal responsibilities of the new owner. Failure to comply with the rules can result in fines and penalties. In the worst-case scenario, the previous owner may end up facing disciplinary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, car ownership transfer is required when you buy or sell a car. For instance here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/transfer-vehicle-ownership-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to transfer car ownership in Dubai<\/a>. That said, it is also mandatory if you are leaving the country and a friend or relative will be using your car. With fines and legalities surrounding the process, knowing the requirements to transfer car ownership is imperative. <\/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\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"vehicle ownership transfer\" class=\"wp-image-84282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31082259\/Transfer-ownership-of-a-Car-_-Body-31-3-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>To complete the ownership transfer process, both parties are required to cater to certain requirements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-outstanding-traffic-fines-payment\">1. Outstanding Traffic Fines Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a smooth transfer process, the seller should clear all Salik and traffic fines before handing the car over to the other party. The process may vary depending on the emirate the car is currently registered in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaipolice.gov.ae\/wps\/portal\/home\/services\/individualservicescontent\/finesinquiryDetails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Dubai Police traffic fines payment portal<\/a> or the<a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.rta.ae\/trfesrv\/public_resources\/revamp\/common\/public_request_service_info.do?entityId=-1&amp;serviceCode=301&amp;CSRF1tyrm3=-1v0twnf46hgez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> RTA website<\/a> for any fines issued in Dubai<\/li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/es.adpolice.gov.ae\/TrafficServices\/FinesPublic\/Inquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Abu Dhabi Police portal<\/a> for fines issued in Abu Dhabi&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eforms.srta.gov.ae\/eforms\/fineenq.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sharjah Road and Transport Authority<\/a> will collect the fines registered in Sharjah<\/li><li>If the fine is issued in any other Emirate, visit  the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.ae\/en\/eservices\/Payment.traffic.fines.191.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Interior website<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-insurance-transfer\">2. Insurance Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A car insurance policy should either be terminated or transferred to the new buyer if the said policy is transferable. In case it has expired or cannot be transferred, the new owner will have to get a new auto insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers can clear the finances via banks as well. For instance, Emirates NBD bank offers a financing solution called AutoSwap, which eliminates the hassle of settling the existing loan.<\/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\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A toy car with auto insurance papers and a calculator\" class=\"wp-image-9012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121805\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-010720210504-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The new owner must renew the car insurance policy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-get-a-pass-report\">3. Get a Pass Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, get your vehicle professionally inspected to ensure it is ready to hit the roads. This can be done by getting a pass report from Tasjeel, a government agency. They conduct a 50-point examination for AED 350 to ensure the vehicle is mechanically and cosmetically sound. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/vas.dubizzle.com\/sellitforme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dubizzle SellerAssist<\/a> provides a more detailed 240-point analysis confirming the perfect condition of the vehicle. Other features offered include a detailed report indicating if the car is in good shape, mentioning the vehicle owner record and car\u2019s insurance history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-documents-required\">4. Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a successful transfer of automobile ownership, both the current owner and the buyer should have certain documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current owner of the car must own the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Original Emirates ID<\/li><li>Mulkiya (the original vehicle registration card)<\/li><li>Original and a copy of passport with residence visa<\/li><li>In the case of a car loan, the final loan payment confirmation<\/li><li>If the car loan is not paid completely, then an NOC from the bank<\/li><li>Technical inspection certificate of the vehicle <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The buyer or the new owner needs to show the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Emirates ID<\/li><li>Original and a copy of UAE driving licence<\/li><li>Original and a copy of passport <\/li><li>Residence Visa (for non-GCC expats)\u00a0<\/li><li>Insurance certificate ( it should be terminated or transferred to the buyer)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-car-number-plates\">5. Car Number Plates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the buyer retains the number plates in most cases, the seller also has the option to keep the plates. Surprisingly, many people wish to retain the same number plate because of using it for a long time or in case it is a distinguished number plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are certain rules about the retention of number plates. In the latter case, an owner\u2019s certificate issued by RTA will be required and new plates will be issued for the vehicle. <\/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\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"People exchanging car keys after a car deal\" class=\"wp-image-9014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01121911\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-body-A-010720210504-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Number plates can be retained by the seller for various reasons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a different number plate for any reason or just for a change, check out these<a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/number-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> number plates for sale<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transfer-car-ownership-to-a-registration-centre\">Transfer Car Ownership to a Registration Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle registration transfers are done either at the Traffic Police HQ of the Emirate the car is being transferred from or a licensing centre of the same Emirate. The registration process will begin in the presence of both parties at the venue of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main steps of the registration process are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A vehicle permit application to be filled for the buyer\/new owner<\/li><li>Submission of the required documents and the permit application at the registration desk<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now your job is done and the authorities will take the matter from there. They will check if there are any outstanding fines, which the previous owner will have to pay for the transfer to continue. After the clearance, the new owner will need to pay a transfer fee. The fee for a light vehicle is AED 350 and it varies further depending on the weight of the car. Moreover, an additional AED 20 is charged as Knowledge and Innovation fees while the selling agreement is for AED 50. <\/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\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\" People exchanging car keys after a car deal\" class=\"wp-image-9019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01122111\/How-to-Transfer-the-Ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates-Body-B-010720210504-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Both current and new owners should be present for car registration transfer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all these steps are taken care of, the authorities will verify all the information and print a new registration card, a Mulkiya, under the new owner\u2019s name.&nbsp;For Dubai residents, here is a list of all the vehicle testing centres in the emirate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concludes our guide on how to transfer car ownership between emirates. If you don\u2019t want to go through this process, you can always<a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> buy a used car<\/a> in your emirate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the region\u2019s best auto blog for more on car market trends, rules &amp; regulations, maintenance and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements Number Plates Registration Car ownership transfer is mandatory when buying or selling a used car and failure to comply will result in a fine of AED 3,000. 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