{"id":21019,"date":"2026-07-05T19:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T15:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/?p=21019"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:40:45","slug":"a-guide-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/en\/a-guide-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-car-between-emirates\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Transferring Car Ownership Between Emirates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To transfer car ownership between Emirates in the UAE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller must clear all traffic fines or mortgages on the vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain the vehicle&#8217;s transfer certificate (often called a transfer letter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport the car physically after completing the vehicle inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register in the new Emirate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"authority-finder-container\">\n    <div class=\"finder-header\">\n        <span class=\"finder-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span>\n        <h3>Inter-Emirate Authority Locator<\/h3>\n        <p>Find out exactly which traffic departments manage your transfer process.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dropdown-layout\">\n        <div class=\"input-block\">\n            <label for=\"seller-origin\">\ud83d\udccd Step 1: Seller&#8217;s Registered Emirate<\/label>\n            <select id=\"seller-origin\">\n                <option value=\"\" disabled selected>Where is the car registered now?<\/option>\n                <option value=\"dubai\">Dubai (RTA)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"abudhabi\">Abu Dhabi (TAMM)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"sharjah\">Sharjah (EVG Federal)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"rak\">Ras Al Khaimah (EVG Federal)<\/option>\n            <\/select>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-block\">\n            <label for=\"buyer-destination\">\ud83c\udfe0 Step 2: Buyer&#8217;s Destination Emirate<\/label>\n            <select id=\"buyer-destination\">\n                <option value=\"\" disabled selected>Where will it be registered?<\/option>\n                <option value=\"dubai\">Dubai (RTA)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"abudhabi\">Abu Dhabi (TAMM)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"sharjah\">Sharjah (EVG Federal)<\/option>\n                <option value=\"rak\">Ras Al Khaimah (EVG Federal)<\/option>\n            <\/select>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <button id=\"find-authority-btn\" class=\"action-trigger-btn\">Locate Responsible Authorities<\/button>\n\n    <!-- Dynamic Output Area -->\n    <div id=\"authority-results-panel\" class=\"results-panel\" style=\"display: none !important;\">\n        <div class=\"results-header-title\">\ud83d\udccb Required Authorities for this Transfer<\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"step-card seller-step\">\n            <div class=\"step-title\">Phase 1: Seller&#8217;s Task (Deregistration &#038; 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}\n\n    .results-panel { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 2px dashed #e2e8f0; }\n    .results-header-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 14px; }\n    \n    .step-card { background: #f8fafc; border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }\n    .step-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n    .seller-step .step-title { color: #b45309; }\n    .buyer-step .step-title { color: #1d4ed8; }\n    .step-card p { margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #334155; line-height: 1.5; }\n    \n    .agency-link-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background-color: #1e293b; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.2s ease; }\n    .agency-link-btn:hover { background-color: #0f172a; }\n\n    @media (min-width: 550px) {\n        .dropdown-layout { flex-direction: row; gap: 12px; }\n        .input-block { flex: 1; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n    const findBtn = document.getElementById('find-authority-btn');\n    \n    if(findBtn) {\n        findBtn.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            \n            const sellerOrigin = document.getElementById('seller-origin').value;\n            const buyerDest = document.getElementById('buyer-destination').value;\n            const resultsPanel = document.getElementById('authority-results-panel');\n            const sellerText = document.getElementById('seller-agency-text');\n            const buyerText = document.getElementById('buyer-agency-text');\n            const sellerLink = document.getElementById('seller-link');\n            const buyerLink = document.getElementById('buyer-link');\n\n            if (!sellerOrigin || !buyerDest) {\n                alert(\"Please select both the seller's origin and buyer's destination.\");\n                return;\n            }\n\n            resultsPanel.style.setProperty('display', 'block', 'important');\n\n            \/\/ 1. Map Out Origin\/Seller Agency Data\n            if (sellerOrigin === 'dubai') {\n                sellerText.innerHTML = \"The seller must clear all fines and apply for the Inter-Emirate Transfer Certificate through the <strong>Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)<\/strong>.\";\n                sellerLink.href = \"https:\/\/www.rta.ae\";\n            } else if (sellerOrigin === 'abudhabi') {\n                sellerText.innerHTML = \"The seller must surrender number plates and request an outward transfer letter through the unified Abu Dhabi <strong>TAMM Portal<\/strong>.\";\n                sellerLink.href = \"https:\/\/tamm.abudhabi\";\n            } else if (sellerOrigin === 'sharjah') {\n                sellerText.innerHTML = \"The seller must return plates and clear files via the <strong>Sharjah Police Traffic Department<\/strong> infrastructure, hosted globally on the federal <strong>Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG)<\/strong> portal.\";\n                sellerLink.href = \"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\";\n            } else if (sellerOrigin === 'rak') {\n                sellerText.innerHTML = \"The seller must finalize deregistration through the <strong>Ras Al Khaimah Police Traffic Department<\/strong> using the federal <strong>EVG Portal<\/strong> database system.\";\n                sellerLink.href = \"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\";\n            }\n\n            \/\/ 2. Map Out Destination\/Buyer Agency Data\n            if (buyerDest === 'dubai') {\n                buyerText.innerHTML = \"The buyer must take the vehicle to a Dubai testing yard (like Tasjeel), buy insurance, and complete registration with the <strong>Dubai RTA<\/strong>.\";\n                buyerLink.href = \"https:\/\/www.rta.ae\";\n            } else if (buyerDest === 'abudhabi') {\n                buyerText.innerHTML = \"The buyer must complete vehicle testing at an ADNOC center, secure motor insurance, and issue the new Mulkiya via the Abu Dhabi <strong>TAMM Portal<\/strong>.\";\n                buyerLink.href = \"https:\/\/tamm.abudhabi\";\n            } else if (buyerDest === 'sharjah') {\n                buyerText.innerHTML = \"The buyer must clear testing and open their local file via the <strong>Sharjah Police Traffic Services<\/strong> infrastructure using the federal <strong>EVG Portal<\/strong> network.\";\n                buyerLink.href = \"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\";\n            } else if (buyerDest === 'rak') {\n                buyerText.innerHTML = \"The buyer must present the transfer letter and inspection clearance to register under the <strong>Ras Al Khaimah Police Traffic Department<\/strong> on the <strong>EVG Portal<\/strong>.\";\n                buyerLink.href = \"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\";\n            }\n        });\n    }\n});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which Authority Handles Each Emirate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-border-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Emirate<\/th><th>Handling Authority<\/th><th>Portal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dubai<\/td><td>Dubai Roads &amp; Transport Authority (RTA)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rta.ae\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.rta.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rta.ae<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>TAMM Abu Dhabi<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tamm.abudhabi\">tamm.abudhabi<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharjah<\/td><td>Sharjah Police Traffic Department (via EVG)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evg.ae<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ras Al Khaimah<\/td><td>RAK Police Traffic Department (via EVG)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/evg.ae\/default.aspx?language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evg.ae<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-required-to-transfer-vehicle-ownership-within-emirates\">Documents Required To Transfer Vehicle Ownership Within Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a successful transfer of automobile ownership, both the current owner and the buyer should have certain documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seller-s-documents-required\">Seller&#8217;s Documents Required:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original Emirates ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mulkiya (the original vehicle registration card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original and a copy of passport with residence visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of a car loan, the final loan payment confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buyer-s-documents-required\">Buyer&#8217;s Documents Required:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emirates ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original and a copy of UAE driving license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original and a copy of passport with a valid residence visa&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original insurance certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-process-of-transferring-vehicle-s-ownership-inter-emirates\">Process Of Transferring Vehicle&#8217;s Ownership Inter-Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-1-pre-transfer-requirements\">Phase 1: Pre-Transfer Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before visiting any traffic department, the buyer and seller must complete three mandatory steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-vehicle-technical-inspection\">1. Vehicle Technical Inspection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The car must pass a safety test so it proves it is roadworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to go:<\/strong> Take the car to an authorized testing center in the vehicle\u2019s <strong>current<\/strong> emirate (e.g., Tasjeel or Shamil in Dubai, or a TAMM-approved center in Abu Dhabi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What you get:<\/strong> A Vehicle Passing Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> The certificate is valid for exactly <strong>30 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-clearing-fines-and-salik-darbi-accounts\">2. Clearing Fines and Salik\/Darbi Accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outstanding Traffic Fines Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have a smooth transfer, the seller should clear all Salik and traffic fines before handing the car over to the other party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the process may vary depending on the Emirate the car is currently registered in:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaipolice.gov.ae\/wps\/portal\/home\/services\/individualservicescontent\/finesinquiryDetails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Dubai Police traffic fines payment portal<\/a> or the<a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.rta.ae\/trfesrv\/public_resources\/revamp\/common\/public_request_service_info.do?entityId=-1&amp;serviceCode=301&amp;CSRF1tyrm3=-1v0twnf46hgez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> RTA website<\/a> for any fines issued in Dubai, or Salik fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/es.adpolice.gov.ae\/TrafficServices\/FinesPublic\/Inquiry.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Abu Dhabi Police portal<\/a> for fines issued in Abu Dhabi&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eforms.srta.gov.ae\/eforms\/fineenq.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sharjah Road and Transport Authority<\/a> will collect the fines registered in Sharjah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the fine is issued in any other Emirate, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.ae\/en\/eservices\/Payment.traffic.fines.191.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ministry of Interior website<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-bank-loan-clearance-mortgage-release\">3. Bank Loan Clearance (Mortgage Release)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the car was purchased on finance, it cannot be sold until the loan is fully paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Process:<\/strong> The seller must clear the outstanding loan with their bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The System:<\/strong> Then, the bank will send an electronic &#8220;Mortgage Release&#8221; directly to the traffic department&#8217;s system. This can take 24 to 48 hours to reflect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-2-the-ownership-transfer-amp-deregistration\"><strong>Phase 2: The Ownership Transfer &amp; Deregistration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the prep work is complete, both the buyer and seller must physically meet at the traffic authority center in the <strong>car\u2019s currently registered emirate<\/strong> (for instance, an RTA center if the car is registered in Dubai).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-documents-checklist\">Required Documents Checklist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seller:<\/strong> Original Emirates ID, original Mulkiya (registration card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buyer:<\/strong> Original Emirates ID, valid UAE Driving License, Passport &amp; Visa copy (sometimes requested for first-time buyers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-vehicle-ownership-process\">Step-by-Step Vehicle Ownership Process:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submit Request:<\/strong> Approach the counter and state that you want to perform an <strong>Inter-Emirate Ownership Transfer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sign Agreement:<\/strong> Both parties sign the official sales contract generated by the traffic authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plate Removal:<\/strong> The traffic authority will officially <strong>deregister<\/strong> the vehicle from that emirate and physically <strong>remove the old license plates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export Certificate:<\/strong> The authority will issue an <strong>Inter-Emirate Vehicle Export Certificate<\/strong> printed under the buyer&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At this point, the seller\u2019s responsibility is legally finished, and the car belongs entirely to the buyer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-3-moving-the-plate-less-vehicle\">Phase 3: Moving the Plate-Less Vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the license plates were removed at the counter, the car is no longer road-legal and cannot be driven on public roads. The buyer must choose one of two strict methods to transport the vehicle to their home emirate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-a-the-recovery-truck-most-popular-amp-easiest\">Option A: The Recovery Truck (Most Popular &amp; Easiest)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> You hire a private flatbed towing service (recovery truck) to load the car and drive it across the emirate border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> Have the driver drop the car off directly at the vehicle registration center in your home emirate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Cost:<\/strong> Between AED 250 and AED 500 depending on the distance between emirates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-b-blue-export-plates\">Option B: Blue Export Plates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> If you prefer to drive the car yourself, you must request <strong>Temporary Blue Export Plates<\/strong> at the counter during Phase 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong> You must buy a short-term, temporary &#8220;Export Insurance&#8221; policy at the center to cover the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Execution:<\/strong> Attach the blue plates, drive the car directly to your home emirate, and return the plates during final registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-4-final-registration-at-the-destination-emirate\">Phase 4: Final Registration at the Destination Emirate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The buyer must now open a traffic file and permanently register the vehicle in their home emirate (where their visa is issued or where they reside).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-purchase-a-new-insurance-policy\">1. Purchase a New Insurance Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot register a vehicle without insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Purchase a new, full 13-month insurance policy in your name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detail:<\/strong> Give the insurance provider the <strong>Chassis Number<\/strong> listed on your new Vehicle Export Certificate. The policy must be registered to your home emirate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-visit-the-local-traffic-authority\">2. Visit the Local Traffic Authority<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the traffic center in your home emirate (e.g., an RTA center if you live in Dubai, or a TAMM\/Muroor center if you live in Abu Dhabi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present the <strong>Vehicle Export Certificate<\/strong>, your <strong>New Insurance Policy<\/strong>, <strong>Emirates ID<\/strong>, and <strong>Driving License<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect new <strong>Mulkiya<\/strong> (registration card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get new <strong>License Plate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to renew your vehicle&#039;s ownership?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1O3-WllXJ8w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Transfer car ownership in the UAE?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-estimated-inter-emirate-ownership-transfer-costs-2026\">Estimated Inter-Emirate Ownership Transfer Costs (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-border-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Expense Item<\/th><th>Estimated Cost Range (AED)<\/th><th>\ud83d\udcdd Official Verification &amp; 2026 Proof<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vehicle Technical Testing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 150 \u2013 AED 220<\/strong><\/td><td>The core <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dubaisouthbh.com\/blogs\/rta-dubai-vehicle-renewal\">Tasjeel Vehicle Testing<\/a> fee is <strong>AED 120\u2013170<\/strong> for private light vehicles, scale-adjusted by minor site administration and tech-pass filing fees.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Export Certificate &amp; Transfer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 400 \u2013 AED 600<\/strong><\/td><td>Consists of the standard <strong>AED 350<\/strong> RTA Light Vehicle Transfer Fee, an <strong>AED 50<\/strong> selling agreement fee, and an <strong>AED 100\u2013120<\/strong> Inter-Emirate Export\/Transfer Certificate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recovery Truck \/ Towing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 250 \u2013 AED 500<\/strong><\/td><td>Industry data tracks local cross-city hauling (e.g., Sharjah to Dubai) at <strong>AED 300\u2013350<\/strong>, scaling up closer to <strong>AED 500+<\/strong> for longer hauls like Abu Dhabi to Dubai.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Registration &amp; Plates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AED 400 \u2013 AED 500<\/strong><\/td><td>New registration files for light vehicles on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lookinsure.com\/blog\/abu-dhabi-car-registration\/\">TAMM Platform<\/a> run exactly <strong>AED 400<\/strong>, with an additional <strong>AED 35\u201370<\/strong> applied for new standard physical plates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Car Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Varies by Profile<\/strong><\/td><td>Under UAE central regulations, 13-month comprehensive premiums remain strictly calculated based on the car&#8217;s driver history and total book valuation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the total estimated cost of transferring ownership of a vehicle from one Emirate to another Emirate in the UAE is from AED 1,200\u20131,800(weight and distance dependent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783191820920\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I transfer ownership of a car in the UAE?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vehicle ownership must be transferred to any party at the Dubai Traffic Police HQ or an RTA licensing center. Both parties (current owner and new owner) must be present. It would be best if you headed to the typing center to fill out the vehicle permit application form for the new owner.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783191837320\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What documents are needed to transfer car ownership?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Emirates ID, passport copy, and buyer&#8217;s and seller&#8217;s driver&#8217;s license<br>Car&#8217;s Registration Card<br>A new vehicle insurance contract in the name of the new buyer<br>Residence visa<br>The vehicle&#8217;s technical inspection certificate<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783191886277\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I transfer car ownership online in the UAE?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It can be done at any Dubai Police station or on the official website. Afterward, the required set of documents for the <strong>vehicle ownership transfer online<\/strong> must be prepared. Both buyer and seller have to provide their identification documents.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783191909711\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the cost of car ownership transfer in Dubai?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The buyer will have to pay AED 400 as the <strong>car ownership transfer Dubai fees<\/strong>. This price is specifically for light vehicles. Moreover, an innovation or knowledge fee is applied for AED 20.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783191967312\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I change car ownership in Sharjah?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The current owner and new owner have to arrive at the Approved <a href=\"https:\/\/enoctasjeel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tajseel<\/strong><\/a> Car testing and registration center with the documents required as above :<br>Insurance Policy (New Owner&#8217;s name)<br>Original Emirates ID (Both parties)<br>Original Driving License (Both parties)<br>New Passing Certificate.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783192006501\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the procedure for registration certificate transfer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">First, all pending Salik and traffic fines have to be paid off. It can be done at any Dubai Police station or on the official website. Afterward, the required set of documents for the car ownership transfer must be prepared. Both buyer and seller have to provide their identification documents.\u00a0<br>Then, the vehicle must undergo a car test to get a pass report. Vehicle testing typically costs AED 150\u2013220, and the full inter-emirate transfer (including export certificate) runs AED 400\u2013600.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783192058639\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to transfer vehicle ownership between two Emirates?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Car ownership can be transferred in any state like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, etc., costing you around AED 400. You need to prepare all the required documents like a car&#8217;s registration card, A new vehicle insurance contract in the name of the new buyer, a copy of your residence visa, a vehicle technical inspection certificate, etc., to complete the ownership transfer process. Present the documents with all the relevant documents in the respected registration centers to transfer the ownership of your vehicle.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783192073269\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the cost of the Mulkiya transfer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The new owner will also pay a 400 AED transfer fee for light vehicles. The new registration card (mulkiya) will be printed with the new owner&#8217;s name, which usually takes a few minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783192090076\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who pays for the change of car ownership?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is solely on the buyer to pay for the change of ownership. Before the sale of the car, it is advised to the seller to request evidence that the buyer has finished the needed sections for car ownership transfer.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783192133942\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much time does the registration certificate transfer require?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RTOs say that transfer of car ownership takes 7 days. However, the general turnaround time for the registration certificate is 21 to 30 days. It also depends on the RTO for the successful transfer of the vehicle.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steps-for-car-ownership-between-Emirates.jpg\" alt=\"Steps for car ownership transfer between the Emirates\" class=\"wp-image-21024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steps-for-car-ownership-between-Emirates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steps-for-car-ownership-between-Emirates-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-life-scenarios-uncommon-car-transfer-situations\">Real-Life Scenarios: Uncommon Car Transfer Situations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-mum-s-car-is-abu-dhabi-registered-and-her-visa-is-expiring-while-she-s-abroad-can-i-still-transfer-it-into-my-name-and-keep-the-plate\">My mum&#8217;s car is Abu Dhabi-registered and her visa is expiring while she&#8217;s abroad. Can I still transfer it into my name and keep the plate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes to the plate. Abu Dhabi plates stay with the car wherever the new owner lives, so you can keep them even if you&#8217;re based in Dubai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa timing is the real constraint: if a Power of Attorney is arranged and notarized before her visa expires, a representative here can complete the transfer on her behalf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the visa expires first, the process becomes significantly harder because RTA\/TAMM generally require the seller to hold valid residency status, so this is worth resolving in the next few days, not weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-m-buying-a-fujairah-registered-car-but-i-have-an-abu-dhabi-visa-what-actually-happens-with-the-plates-and-insurance-and-can-i-do-this-online\">I&#8217;m buying a Fujairah-registered car, but I have an Abu Dhabi visa. What actually happens with the plates and insurance, and can I do this online?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need new plates, keeping the Fujairah plates isn&#8217;t an option once the car is re-registered in Abu Dhabi, since each emirate issues its own plates and they don&#8217;t carry over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance, Salik, and Darb accounts also don&#8217;t transfer automatically; the buyer has to set up fresh accounts under their own name rather than inherit the seller&#8217;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vehicle test is required as part of the transfer, and both buyer and seller need to be physically present unless one of them has arranged a Power of Attorney. Part of the process can be started online, but final registration still requires an in-person visit to a service center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-complete-the-export-and-transfer-of-an-abu-dhabi-car-in-dubai-or-sharjah-instead-and-where-do-i-sort-out-mortgage-clearance\">Can I complete the export and transfer of an Abu Dhabi car in Dubai or Sharjah instead, and where do I sort out mortgage clearance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the export and deregistration must happen in the emirate where the car is currently registered, so this has to be done in Abu Dhabi, not Dubai or Sharjah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the mortgage clearance letter, since it&#8217;s only valid for a short window, confirm directly with TAMM or your bank on where and how to submit it rather than assuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks increasingly send clearance electronically to the traffic authority, but the exact process can vary, and this isn&#8217;t worth guessing on given the tight deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-put-a-number-plate-i-bought-in-fujairah-onto-my-dubai-registered-car\"><strong>Can I put a number plate I bought in Fujairah onto my Dubai-registered car?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the number plates are tied to the emirate that issued them, and Fujairah&#8217;s plate system isn&#8217;t interchangeable with Dubai&#8217;s RTA system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use that specific plate, the car itself would need to be registered in Fujairah, not Dubai. If you have already purchased the plate, contact Fujairah&#8217;s traffic authority directly to confirm whether it can be held for a future vehicle registered there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-car-owner-is-abroad-and-can-t-return-immediately-but-is-willing-to-provide-an-noc-can-the-ownership-transfer-still-go-through\"><strong>The car owner is abroad and can&#8217;t return immediately but is willing to provide an NOC. Can the ownership transfer still go through?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, as long as the owner&#8217;s visa hasn&#8217;t expired, a Power of Attorney is the standard route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner has the POA notarized in their current country and attested through the UAE embassy or consulate there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then a trusted representative in the UAE can use it to complete the transfer at TAMM, including signing paperwork and handling the NOC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The buyer still needs to be present in person with their own documents.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Article:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buyanyinsurance-blog-13c9e88.ingress-baronn.ewp.live\/uae-visa-status-check-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track UAE visa status Online through Passport Number, GDRFA &amp; ICP Portal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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