--- title: Renewing Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya) in the UAE country: uae service: "vehicle-registration-renewal" category: transportation difficulty: easy estimated_time: "About 10-30 minutes online once inspection (if needed) and insurance are in place" cost_range: "AED 120-400 federal fee + emirate-level fees + insurance and inspection costs" last_verified: 2026-04-30 canonical: https://publicservices.guide/uae/vehicle-registration-renewal/ status: current confidence: low tags: - transportation - vehicle - mulkiya - registration - mandatory sources: - https://moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/issuance.renew.registrationcard.328.aspx - https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/transportation/registering-vehicles - https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=516 - https://moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/modifying.vehicle.registration.aspx --- # Renewing Vehicle Registration (Mulkiya) in the UAE **Country:** 🇦🇪 UAE **Last verified:** 2026-04-30 **Estimated time:** About 10-30 minutes online once inspection (if needed) and insurance are in place **Cost:** AED 120-400 federal fee + emirate-level fees + insurance and inspection costs ## Required documents - **Emirates ID** *(Hawiya)* - Required: Original Emirates ID of the registered owner - Where to get: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security - Cost: Already issued - _Note:_ Per the MOI service card, Emirates ID is the primary identification for renewal. The MOI app authenticates via UAE PASS using your Emirates ID profile. - **Valid vehicle insurance** - Required: Policy from an authorised insurer with 13 months of validity - Where to get: Any UAE-licensed motor insurer - Cost: Premium varies by vehicle, age and driver profile - _Note:_ Per the MOI service card, the insurance must be 13 months — covering the 12-month registration period plus the standard one-month grace. Authorised insurers transmit policies to MOI/RTA electronically. - **Vehicle technical inspection result (used vehicles)** *(Fahas)* - Required: Pass result from an authorised testing centre - Where to get: Tasjeel, Tamam, Wasel, Shamil (Dubai); Abu Dhabi inspection centres; or any RTA-approved centre - Cost: Inspection centre fee — varies by emirate - _Note:_ Per the UAE Government Portal, vehicles produced in the last three years before registration are exempt from the inspection. New vehicles can renew without visiting a centre. ## Costs - **Federal renewal fee — light vehicle (private/public):** 350 AED — Per the MOI service card. Most cars and SUVs fall in this category. - **Federal renewal fee — vehicle 3-12 tonnes (private):** 400 AED — Per the MOI service card. Applies to medium-weight private vehicles. - **Federal renewal fee — motorcycle (private):** 200 AED — Per the MOI service card. - **Federal renewal fee — trailer / semi-trailer (private):** 120 AED — Per the MOI service card. - **Dubai knowledge and innovation fees (optional):** 20 AED — Per the MOI service card, Dubai adds AED 10 knowledge fee and AED 10 innovation fee. - **Delivery fee (when applicable) (optional):** 15 AED — Per the MOI service card, charged when the new Mulkiya is dispatched by post. ## Steps ### 1. Confirm Renewal Readiness - Check that all outstanding traffic fines and Salik dues (Dubai) are cleared — see our traffic fine payment guide - Confirm whether your vehicle is within the 3-year inspection-exempt window or needs an inspection first - Make sure your insurance is renewed for 13 months from an authorised insurer > **If this fails:** Per the MOI service card, the renewal screen shows the exact blocking condition — unpaid fines, missing inspection, or invalid insurance. Clear the listed item before retrying. ### 2. Book the Inspection (Used Vehicles) - Choose an authorised testing centre — Tasjeel, Tamam, Wasel, Shamil in Dubai; equivalents in other emirates - Bring the vehicle, current Mulkiya, and Emirates ID - On a pass result, the centre transmits the result electronically to MOI / RTA > **Tip:** Most centres offer express tracks during peak hours. Arrive with a fully fuelled, clean vehicle to minimise re-test risk on emissions or visibility. ### 3. Choose the Renewal Channel - Federal: MOI website or MOI UAE app — covers all emirates via UAE PASS - Dubai vehicles: RTA Dubai website or app, RTA service centres, Self-service device, or Emirates Vehicle Gate - Abu Dhabi vehicles: Abu Dhabi Police e-Services _Links:_ - [MOI — Vehicle Ownership Renewal](https://moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/issuance.renew.registrationcard.328.aspx) ### 4. Complete the Renewal - Log in via UAE PASS, select your vehicle from the dashboard - Confirm the inspection result and 13-month insurance policy are linked - Pay the federal renewal fee plus any local fees and the delivery fee if you want a posted Mulkiya > **If this fails:** If the system rejects the insurance, contact the insurer — per the MOI service card the policy must be 13 months and from an authorised insurer. The insurer can re-transmit the policy electronically once corrected. ### 5. Receive the New Mulkiya - Per the MOI service card, digital delivery is immediate (0 minutes) - Download the renewed Mulkiya from the MOI app or service portal - If you opted for postal delivery, the printed Mulkiya arrives by courier > **Tip:** Save the digital Mulkiya in your phone — UAE traffic officers accept the digital version. The MOI UAE app keeps the most recent version in your wallet section. ### 6. Keep Insurance and Inspection Records - Save the insurance certificate PDF and the inspection report - Set a calendar reminder for next year's renewal — most renewals open one month before expiry - If you change emirates of residence, your registration emirate stays the same unless transferred ## FAQ ### How often must I renew the Mulkiya? Vehicle registration in the UAE is renewed annually. Per the MOI service card, the insurance attached to the renewal must be 13 months — covering the 12-month registration period plus a one-month grace. ### Where do I renew? Per the MOI service card and the UAE Government Portal, channels include the MOI app and website, the RTA Dubai app and website (for Dubai-registered vehicles), Abu Dhabi Police e-Services, Service Centres, Self-service devices, and Emirates Vehicle Gate. UAE PASS authentication works across these federal channels. ### Do I need a vehicle inspection every year? Per the UAE Government Portal, vehicles produced in the last three years before registration are exempt from inspection. After the three-year mark, used vehicles must pass an inspection at an authorised testing centre as part of the renewal. ### What if I have unpaid fines? Per the MOI service card, all outstanding dues must be cleared before renewal. The system automatically blocks renewal until traffic fines and Salik dues (where applicable) are paid — see our UAE traffic fine payment guide. ### How much does it cost? Per the MOI service card, federal fees by vehicle category: AED 350 for light vehicles (private or public), AED 400 for 3-12 tonne private vehicles, AED 200 for private motorcycles, AED 120 for private trailers and semi-trailers. Dubai adds AED 10 knowledge fee and AED 10 innovation fee. A delivery fee of AED 15 applies if the Mulkiya is posted to you. Inspection and insurance are billed separately by the chosen testing centre and insurer. ### Can I renew online without visiting an inspection centre? Yes, when the vehicle is exempt from inspection — per the UAE Government Portal, vehicles produced in the last three years before registration are exempt. Used vehicles must visit an authorised testing centre first; the result is transmitted electronically to MOI / RTA, after which renewal can be completed in the app or on the website. ### What happens if my registration expires? Per UAE traffic regulations, driving an unregistered vehicle is an offence and attracts fines and possibly impoundment. Renew before the expiry date — most channels allow renewal up to one month before. If you have already missed expiry, complete the renewal as soon as possible to limit additional penalties. ### I am selling my car — do I still renew? If the sale is imminent, the buyer typically takes responsibility for the next renewal once ownership is transferred. If the sale is delayed past the current expiry, it is safer to renew yourself and prorate the cost in the sale price — driving the vehicle for any reason while it is unregistered is a violation. ## Sources - [Ministry of Interior (MOI), United Arab Emirates](https://moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/issuance.renew.registrationcard.328.aspx) — accessed 2026-04-30 — _T1_ — MOI Vehicle Ownership Renewal service. Channels: Mobile app, Service Centres, Website, Self-service device. Required: Emirates ID. Conditions: technical inspection for used vehicles must be passed; insurance must be 13 months. New vehicles are exempt from inspection for a period of 3 years from the year of manufacture. All outstanding dues must be cleared before renewal. Federal fees: AED 350 for light vehicles (private/public); AED 400 for vehicles 3-12 tonnes (private); AED 200 for motorcycles (private); AED 120 for trailers and semi-trailers (private). Dubai adds AED 10 each for knowledge and innovation fees. Delivery fees (when applicable) AED 15. Estimated delivery time 0 minutes for digital submission. - [The Official Platform of the UAE Government](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/transportation/registering-vehicles) — accessed 2026-04-30 — _T1_ — To register a vehicle, the owner must obtain insurance from an authorised insurer, pay all fines, apply for car registration through approved channels, pay registration fees, and collect the vehicle ownership card (Mulkiya) and plate numbers. Vehicles must be inspected at authorised testing centres except vehicles produced in the last three years before registration. Service channels include MOI application and website, RTA Dubai application and website, Emirates Vehicle Gate, and Abu Dhabi Police. - [Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai](https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=516) — accessed 2026-04-30 — _T1_ — RTA Dubai operates the vehicle registration renewal service for vehicles registered in Dubai. The service is available through the RTA website, the RTA Dubai app, RTA service centres, and Emirates Vehicle Gate. Vehicles undergoing renewal must clear all fines and present a valid 13-month insurance policy from an authorised insurer. - [Ministry of Interior (MOI), United Arab Emirates](https://moi.gov.ae/en/eservices/modifying.vehicle.registration.aspx) — accessed 2026-04-30 — _T1_ — MOI Change of Vehicle Registration Card Information service handles updates to the registration card data — used together with renewal when the owner wishes to change details such as plate, class, or use during the renewal cycle. --- Verification pending — see the canonical page for the latest trust state. Canonical: https://publicservices.guide/uae/vehicle-registration-renewal/