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How to Replace Your Lost Driving License in the UAE

RTA has made it simple to replace a lost driving license, considering that motorists can accidentally lose it.

Posted on

5 April 2018

Last updated on 19 January 2020
How to Replace Your Lost Driving License in the UAE

As important as a driving license is for a motorist in the UAE, it is fairly common that a motorist might end up losing it. Whether a driving license is misplaced, forgotten about or lost, as long as you are not carrying it with you, by law you are not allowed to drive in the UAE. Driving license acquisition procedure in the UAE is quite challenging, which emphasizes the importance of keeping your driving license with great care and always with you once you have obtained it.

However, motorists must know that they won’t have to repeat the entire driving license acquisition procedure if they have lost their driving license. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has devised a simple procedure to replace a lost driving license in the UAE.

Before we proceed further, you might want to consider bookmarking or saving this article for future reference in case you might have to replace a lost driving license.

The traffic authorities have launched a number of initiatives for the well-being of motorists in recent times and simplifying the rules that govern the replacement procedure of a lost driving license is also one of these initiatives. Motorists who have lost their driving license need to follow a simple procedure to get their lost license replaced.

Documents Required to Replace Your Lost Driving License

You need to have the originals and copies of a few important documents ready in order to apply for the replacement of a lost driving license. These documents are:

  • Two passport size photographs
  • Valid residence visa and passport photocopy
  • Copies of lost driving license
  • Eye test report
  • Emirates ID

The RTA fee for this service is AED 110 while you will also need to pay an extra AED 10 as the Knowledge fee. Once you have the above-mentioned documents ready, you need to select one of the three methods mentioned below to get your driving license replaced.

Different Methods to Apply for the Replacement of a Lost Driving License

RTA has made it fairly simple for motorists to get their driving license replaced. There are three different methods that motorists can choose from as per their preference in order to replace their driving license. The details of these three methods are given below.

Visit an RTA Branch

The simpler and more traditional method to apply for the replacement of a driving license is by visiting an RTA branch that is closest to your location. You just need to take the following documents with you and submit them to the RTA office in order to apply for the replacement of your lost license:

  • Residency Visa
  • Passport Copy
  • Emirates ID

You should also have the originals of the above-mentioned documents with you when you visit the RTA office as you will need them to complete the application procedure for the replacement of a lost driving license.

How to Replace Your Lost Driving License in the UAE

Applying through the RTA Website

If managing time outside your busy routine to go to an RTA branch for the replacement of a lost driving license is difficult for you, you can apply from anywhere through the RTA website. For the ease and well-being of motorists, RTA has provided the facility of applying for the replacement of a lost driving license through the RTA website as well.

You will first need to make an account on the RTA website if you are not a registered member already. After logging in, the RTA website guides the motorists through a step by step procedure to successfully apply for the replacement of a lost driving license. Once the procedure is completed, payments need to be made through the website, after which you will be delivered the new driving license on your provided location.

Applying through RTA App

It is perhaps the easiest way as getting your driving license replaced will be just a few taps away with the RTA App. The award-winning RTA App is available on both Apple and Android App Stores and motorists need to download and register with the app in order to apply for the replacement of the lost driving license.

Terms and Conditions

You need to accept the Terms and Conditions for using the RTA service for replacement of the lost driving license. These Terms and Conditions must be read, accepted and complied with by motorists in order to complete the replacement procedure for their lost driving license.

Here are these Terms and Conditions:

  • Any misleading information provided by the applicant can result in legal action so whatever detail you provide must be 100% genuine and true.
  • Any misuse of credit card will be termed as a violation of the RTA’s Terms and Conditions for the service of replacement of a lost driving license.
  • The service fees are not refundable once paid.
  • You don’t need to panic if you ever lose your driving license in the UAE as by following the aforementioned simple step-by-step procedure and complying with the Terms and Conditions for the service, you can easily replace your lost driving license in the UAE.

 
 

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