In some cases, registering your vehicle can cost more than the car, however it still has to be paid, unfortunately.
23 July 2013
| Last updated on 11 December 2017
Visit Traffic & Licensing Department, Al Muroor Street, behind the Police College
Fill in the designated form and submit the required documents, pay the fee (for a light vehicle/car its 200 dhs), collect the registration document. (Note any outstanding fines for the vehicle must be paid first)
Required documents
Required Document |
Special Consideration |
Passport, family book, or ID card issued by the competent authority |
Original and copy for UAE nationals |
Valid passport with residence permit |
Original and copy for expatriates |
Employment certificate |
For expatriates. Issue date should not exceed one month |
Car insurance policy for 13 months |
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Driving Licence |
Copy |
Vehicle technical test result |
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Vehicle contract issued by the manufacturer or a vehicle selling agent |
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Mortgage certificate |
Original if available |
Vehicle ownership transfer certificate |
Original in case of ownership transfer. Certificate must be notarised or contract is signed by the owner in front of the licensing officer |
The Abu Dhabi Government website is really good, all the links are interactive, it is quite simple to go to the relevant department and find out what you need. They have an interactive chat option, so you type in your query or request and an operator is able to direct you or post links directly to your browser. www.abudhabi.ae