If you have lost or damaged your driving license, you can apply for a replacement license at the Road and Transport Authority RTA office in Dubai. Losing your license might get you stressed, but applying for another permit is a simple and easy process. It is best to apply and replace a lost driving license in Dubai, as it is strictly prohibited to drive around Dubai without a driver’s license. A fine of AED 100 and four black points is levied on a car owner who drives a car without a driving license.
Therefore, apply instantly for a replacement license after losing or damaging your original driving license. You can easily apply for a replacement online on the RTA website, a facility provided in the UAE. This facility has made the process simple and convenient for busy individuals. So, let’s follow the simple steps to replace a lost or damaged driving license in Dubai and avoid fines.
Documents Required to Replace License
Make sure you have the following documents with you when applying for a replacement license.
- Emirates ID (copy)
- Residence Visa
- Two passport size copy
- Traffic File Number
- Driving license number (if damaged)
In order to apply for a replacement license, you must clear all outstanding penalties on traffic files. Moreover, you can only apply for a replacement if you have a valid driving license. This service is not applicable to expired driving licenses.
Thus, if you have an expired driving license that has just been lost, you need to apply for a renewal of your driving license at Dubai RTA. Plus, to get a renewal, you have to retake an eye test from an authorized eye test center for a renewal of your driving license.
Service Charges
The standard service charge for a lost or damaged replacement driver’s license is AED 110. In addition, AED 10 is taken as an information fee. The service fee can be paid through various platforms, including credit/debit card payments.
Process to Apply for a Replaced License
There are three ways to apply for a lost driving license.
RTA Website
Applying through an RTA website is a convenient process. You have to log in to your account on the website and select the services tab. Then click on driving license service and select the lost or damaged license replacement service. It will ask to upload the essential information and documents. Upload the documents, make the payment, and wait for the verification. The license is delivered to your home address within three to five working days.
RTA Application
Similar to the RTA website, the process for replacing lost driving license applications is the same as that on the RTA app. You need to download the app on your mobile phone and log in to your account following the same process. The RTA app is available on both Android and Apple devices.
RTA Branch
Lastly, head to any RTA branch in Dubai along with the essential documents required for a replacement license. Here, the administrator will handle all the processes and help you get your work done in just a few minutes. Take the photographs with you to update your picture on the driving license. Make sure to pay off any outstanding traffic fines and fees.
After the issuance of a driving license, a temporary license will be issued until the new license is ready. You can pick up the original license from an RTA branch or have it delivered to your address with additional delivery charges of AED 20.
Other Driving License Service Locations
You can apply for the replacement of a lost driving license at various locations in Dubai. Here is a list of the few places where you can obtain driving license services.
- Al Bashra
- Diera
- Al Towar Center
- Al Manarah Center
- Umm Ramool
Terms and Conditions
- All the information provided should be genuine and correct. Make sure to double-check the documents and the information on the license form.
- Make sure the lost or damaged driving license is not expired.
- All the outstanding fines should be paid off.
- The fees will not be refunded after payment confirmation, even when you find your lost driving license during the issuance process.
Conclusion
You can easily replace a lost driving license in Dubai by following the simple steps and driving legally around Dubai. Make sure to avoid driving without a driving license. In case you need a driving license on an urgent basis, there is an option to get it delivered to you in a day or two. However, this service comes at an additional cost. For instance, AED 35 will get your license delivered within a day, while AED 50 will get it delivered within two hours. To get more information related to driving licenses and other details regarding Dubai’s road and transport system, you can visit the RTA page.
