Updating Your Vehicle Ownership Certificate in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide

A vehicle ownership certificate is a mandatory document in the UAE for buying and driving cars. In Dubai, it serves as proof of ownership and ensures vehicles are registered with the government. This certificate can be amended, renewed, or transferred when selling a vehicle. Here's how you can update its details, the prerequisites, and associated fees.

Prerequisites for Amendments

Before applying to amend details in a vehicle ownership certificate, ensure the following:

1. Traffic Fines: Settle all pending traffic fines.
2. Ownership Validity: Verify the certificate's validity.
3. Mortgage Changes: Add or redeem mortgage details electronically through the bank.
4. Insurance Updates: Enter new insurance details electronically and cancel the previous one.
5. Vehicle Appearance: Avoid painting vehicles in colors designated for armed forces or government departments and refrain from using sticky sunshades.

 

Required Documents

The documents vary depending on the type of amendment:

1. Adding a Commercial Sticker (Companies)

• Vehicle ownership certificate
• Vehicle technical inspection certificate
• Copy of valid trade license
• Official letter in Arabic from the company
• Endorsement of signature
• Authorization letter or representative's presence
• Permit to add a commercial sticker (from a customer happiness center)

2. Changing Vehicle Type (e.g., Truck to Van)

• Vehicle technical inspection certificate
• Approval from Dubai Municipality or municipal test certificate from RTA centers
• Copy of trade license
• Endorsement of signature
• Authorization letter
• Official letter in Arabic clarifying the change

3. Changing Vehicle Color

• Vehicle ownership certificate
• Vehicle technical inspection certificate
• Letter from the Criminal Investigation Department at Dubai Police
• For individuals: Emirates ID for verification
• For companies:
  • Official letter in Arabic clarifying the change
  • Copy of trade license
  • Endorsement of signature
  • Authorization letter or representative's presence

Fees

• New ownership certificate: AED 50
• Ownership amendment: AED 100
• Sticker fee: AED 500 (additional stickers also AED 500)
• Innovation and knowledge fee: AED 20

 

By following these steps and ensuring the correct documentation, individuals and companies in Dubai can amend their vehicle ownership certificates efficiently through the Dubai Government's online portal.