When it is about your car, one thing that you must do every year is to renew its registration. Luckily, the authorities in Dubai have made the car registration renewal process relatively easier as long as you remember to do it before the due date.

A 30-day grace period is allotted to the drivers to renew their auto registration once it has expired. This enables the car owners to drive their vehicle to the garage for any repairs in case it fails the inspection test, which is also why the auto insurance coverage is usually 13 months long.

If a car owner is unable to renew their vehicle’s registration after the 30-days grace period, they are charged with a DH500 fine, 4 black points, and confiscation of the vehicle as well. To prevent this from happening, you can now renew your car’s registration online as well! Check out cashyourcaruae.com for more details.

Documents You Need To Prepare

Firstly, you must ensure that there are no penalties on your vehicle. In case there are any due traffic charges, pay them off via Dubai police sites or at the time of registration. To renew your vehicle’s registration, you require your driving license and Emirates ID along with three other crucial documents; the old registration card, the renewed motor vehicle insurance, and car testing certification that the car has passed the examination.

Getting The Vehicle Tested

New vehicles are exempted from testing for the first two years, after which the owner must visit the RTA or ADNOC testing centers to have their vehicle assessed and obtain the ‘passed’ certificate. This is to make sure that the vehicle is roadworthy, ensuring that the brakes, tires, suspension and steering systems, chassis are all up to par.

Where To Go

If you are considering buying a used car in Dubai through a dealer, they will most likely take care of your vehicle’s registration from the first year. From the second year onwards, you perhaps have to renew the registration yourself.

How To Renew

Once you have all the documents in hand, you have two different options.

In-person – Pay the renewal fees of DH350, wait in long queues, and then pick up the renewed registration card and a registration sticker that comes with a new expiry date.

Online – You may consider the online renewal option via renewmycarregistration.com or the RTA’s Website. There you will select your car, submit the documents and confirm the delivery method. After you have paid the fees, your application for renewal will be processed within 3 to 5 working days. After you have paid the service fees, your application will be processed within five working days.