A standard Dubai license/number plate costs between AED 35 and AED 500, depending on plate type (short, long, motorcycle, classical, luxury, Expo-branded, or Dubai-branded).
RTA has a mandatory New Ownership Issuance fee (AED 50) and Knowledge and Innovation fee (AED 20), so the total cost of a license plate ranges from AED 95 to AED 570.
These plate fees are separate from other vehicle registration costs in Dubai, such as the registration fee and inspection test.
If you want to buy exclusive or low-digit Dubai number plates, they are sold at auction. The cost of such number plates falls outside this fixed pricing and can run into the millions, depending on demand.
Dubai Number Plate Price Table (All Types)
All figures below are sourced directly from RTA’s official service pages, verified July 2026.
| Plate Type | Plate Fee (AED) | Ownership Insurance (AED) | Knowledge & Innovation (AED) | Total (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short plate | 35 | 50 | 20 | 105 |
| Long plate | 50 | 50 | 20 | 120 |
| Motorcycle plate | 25 | 50 | 20 | 95 |
| Short/Long classical plate | 150 | 50 | 20 | 220 |
| Expo-branded plate | 100 | 50 | 20 | 170 |
| Dubai-branded plate | 200 | 50 | 20 | 270 |
| Luxury plate | 500 | 50 | 20 | 570 |
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Source: rta.ae — verified 19 July 2026
Rates shown are RTA’s published corporate-service fees. Individual-driver rates are expected to match but should be confirmed directly with RTA before relying on them for a specific transaction. This calculator does not include exclusive/VIP number premiums, which are set by auction or resale market, not a fixed RTA schedule.
Registering or renewing your plate? RTA requires valid car insurance before it can be issued.
Compare Insurance Quotes for Registration →Price To Change Your Dubai License Plate(RTA)
If you want to change your existing Dubai license plate(from a long to a short plate or upgrade the plate with a Dubai branded design), you need to do it through RTA’s “change license plate number service.
The cost of changing a number plate is the same as getting a new license plate, as mentioned in the table above.
A short plate change totals AED 105, a long plate AED 120, and so on up to AED 570 for a luxury design
You get a “Vehicle Plate Number Ownership Certificate” and two license plates that are valid for one year.
Note: If the car or vehicle is under a bank loan or is financed, you need an NOC(No Objection Certificate) from the bank or mortgage issuing body.
Most banks also require valid comprehensive insurance to release an NOC. Check your options before applying.
Replace Lost or Damaged Dubai Number Plate Cost (RTA)
For Dubai registered number plates, if they are lost or damaged, the RTA charges the same fees as getting a new license plate.
A short plate replacement costs AED 105 total, a long plate AED 120, up to AED 570 for luxury plates.
If the license plate was stolen, you will need a police report, while for a damaged plate you can replace it with just your Emirates ID.
If the loss was tied to a break-in or accident, you may also need to file a car insurance claim.
Renew Plate Number Reservation Fee (RTA)
If you have reserved a plate number but there is no vehicle reserved for it yet, RTA charges a separate renewal fee to keep that reservation active.
| Renewal Duration | Renewal Fee (AED) | Knowledge & Innovation (AED) | Total (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 20 | — | 20 |
| 6 months | 40 | — | 40 |
| 1 year | 80 | 20 | 100 |
Dubai Number Plate Price by Digit Count
| Digit Count | Price Range (AED) | Key Drivers & Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Digit | 10M to 35M+ | Royalty & billionaires; extreme collector assets |
| 2-Digit | 3M to 15M+ | Executives; driven by double letters (e.g., AA) |
| 3-Digit | 100K to 2M+ | Premium investors; repeating numbers (e.g., 555) |
| 4-Digit | 15K to 100K+ | Luxury car owners; symmetrical sequences |
| 5-Digit | 3K to 15K+ | Standard entry-level; premium for full sets (e.g., 11111) |
Changing Dubai License Plate: Documents Required
According to the RTA, individuals (citizens and residents) and companies are eligible to apply to change their vehicle’s number plate.
If you’re looking to change your car’s plate number, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Car ownership certificate
- Original Emirates ID or valid visa
- Original vehicle number plates to hand over
- A report from the police if one or both plates have been lost
FAQ
Standard license plate costs are fixed, but there is no official pricing formula for premium number plates.
Their value is usually influenced by factors such as the number of digits, the letter series, memorable or repeating patterns, market demand, and recent auction or resale prices.
A one- or two-digit plate is generally worth much more than a standard five-digit plate.
Yes. Some letter series are more desirable because they are older, rarer, or have historically attracted stronger demand. Normally, the number itself carries more value than the code.
Generally, yes. Single-digit and two-digit plates are the rarest and often sell for the highest prices.
Three- and four-digit plates can also command premium prices, while most five-digit plates are more affordable unless they have an attractive pattern like 11111 or 12345.
Not every four-digit plate appreciates in value. Memorable numbers, popular patterns, and few letter codes tend to attract more buyers.
Ordinary combinations may see little price growth. Keep in mind resale value depends on market demand.
Digit count is a factor in pricing Dubai number plates, but buyers also consider repeating numbers (8888), sequences (1234), lucky numbers, or the plate codes.
So, two four-digit plates can differ in value by tens of thousands of dirhams.
The best way is to compare recent auction results, similar listings, and previous sales of plates with the same number of digits and letter series.
While online valuation tools can provide an estimate, the final selling price depends on what a buyer is willing to pay.
In some cases, yes, premium license plate numbers sell for more than the value of the car. But that is true for rare one or two-digit numbers.
A premium plate is a status symbol that reflects exclusivity. Some people purchase them as collectibles or long-term investments, hoping their value will increase over time.
Yes. In many cases, the owner can retain the registration number and transfer or sell it separately through the appropriate RTA procedures.
You can get your car number plate from one of the RTA centers and can apply online on the RTA.ae official website:
1. Log in using the username and password.
2. Select Licensing Services.
3. Select My Plates (Request for a special plate).
4. Enter the required details.
5. Pay the fees by debit or credit card.
You need to contact the RTA Call Center on 8009090. Provide the Call Center with the traffic file number. The customer settles the fees by credit card.
You will receive the certificate and the new plates from the Customer Happiness Center in Deira or Al Barsha and hand over the old plates.
The ‘most prestigious’ number plate in Dubai features the number one, which no one can buy as it belongs to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.
Emirati businessman Ahmed Al Mazroui won the bid to own the exclusive Abu Dhabi number 2 plate for a whopping Dh10 million.
Three-digit plates are probably what the CEO of your company sports. They’re pricey, really pricey, but any rich folk in Dubai or Abu Dhabi could grab one. These plates normally clock in at five or six figures. In comparison, sequential three-digit plates go for as much as Dhs500,000!
Special Dubai Number Plates
The RTA launches special number plates sold directly or by auction. You can participate in an auction for a unique number plate, whether you’re a Dubai citizen or a resident.
You can apply online to participate in the auction. These auctions occur in person, known as Hall Auctions, and electronically.
How to register yourself for an online number plate auction in Dubai?
Let’s see how we can register for an online auction for special number plates in Dubai.
Step1: Click RTA’s official website rta.ae
Step2: Enter your user name and password.
Step3: Click on the Auction button.
Step4:Enter Your Required Details.
Step5:Go to the “Licensing Service” section
Step6:Click on “Request for Special Plate.”
Step7:Click on Electronic Auction and choose the number you want to bid on.
Conclusion:
Dubai license plate costs vary. The fewer-digit number plate costs more than the more-digit number plate. RTA offers special number plates in the auction as well. You can directly apply online for the special number plates auction.
But remember that once you register your vehicle in Dubai, you can not drive it until or unless you have at least third-party insurance. You can’t legally drive a newly registered or re-plated vehicle in Dubai without valid insurance in place.
Official Sources:
Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai (RTA)
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