Renew vehicle registration automatically

Dubai motorists can sign up with RTA’s e-wallet and complete procedure on website

Dubai motorists can sign up with RTA’s e-wallet and complete procedure on website |

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Motorists in Dubai can now opt to renew their vehicle registration automatically, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced yesterday

The service is available for both private and commercial vehicles. However, it currently covers only light vehicles. Available at no extra cost, the service will also help people avoid fines for missing the due date for registration every year.

The service is particularly handy for vehicles less than three years old, which don’t require annual testing. However, older vehicles can also use the facility, with the renewal processed automatically once the vehicle passes the testing.

“The automatic renewal of vehicle registration service is part of our plan for migration to online services. The service is now live for both commercial and personal vehicles through RTA’s website [www. rta.ae],” said Jamal Al Sada, director of vehicle licensing at RTA’s Licensing Agency.

To avail the service, motorists have to first sign up for RTA’s e-wallet at www.nol.ae and top it up using a credit card or through Al Ansari Exchange.

Once you have the e-wallet, you can apply for the automatic renewal facility on the RTA portal. Motorists can opt to renew up to 90 days before the expiry date of the vehicle’s registration.

While applying for the service, motorists can choose what amount of fines they would like to pay through the e-wallet. “If you have more than one vehicle registered under your name and you have fines for all the vehicles, you can complete the registration of the vehicle that is due, without paying the fines for the other vehicles,” said Al Sada.

Once the e-wallet is activated, applicants will have to verify their email ID and submit vehicle details. Once the application is completed, a text message will be sent to the applicant confirming subscription to the service.

“The plastic registration card will be sent only to those who don’t have the lifetime vehicle registration card. Those who have the lifetime card will only receive a virtual card on their RTA smartphone app dashboard and they will also receive a certificate with all vehicle details through email,” added Al Sada.

Renewal costs Dh350 while new vehicle registration costs Dh400.

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