RTA registration and test fees in Dubai
Updated 27 October 2026
What the RTA charges in Dubai to register, renew, test and re-plate a car, from its own service pages. Almost every RTA transaction also carries a AED 20 "Knowledge and Innovation" fee, so a AED 350 renewal costs AED 370.
Registration and renewal fees
AED, before the AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee:
| Vehicle | Renewal | New registration |
|---|---|---|
| Light vehicle (private or public) | 350 | 400 |
| Classic light vehicle | 350 | 400 |
| Private vehicle, 3–12 tonnes | 400 | 500 |
| Motorcycle | 200 | 200 |
| Bus, 14–26 passengers | 300 | 500 |
| Trailer or semi-trailer | 120 | 120 |
A private car's yearly renewal is AED 350 + 20 = AED 370; a new registration is AED 400 + 20 plus the plates. Delivery of the new card is extra: AED 20 standard, AED 35 same day.
Vehicle test (technical inspection)
- Light vehicle: AED 150 + 20 = AED 170. With a mobile inspection at your location: AED 370.
- Re-test of a light vehicle after a fail: AED 50.
- Motorcycle: AED 100 + 20 = AED 120.
Cars more than three years old need a pass before renewal; see the Mulkiya renewal guide for the steps and the grace period.
Number plates
Plate prices in AED. Changing or replacing plates also costs AED 50 for the new ownership card and the AED 20 fee, so a short plate swap is AED 105 in total.
| Plate | Price |
|---|---|
| Short plate | 35 |
| Long plate | 50 |
| Classic plate | 150 |
| Expo-branded plate | 100 |
| Dubai-branded plate | 200 |
| Luxury plate | 500 |
A third plate for a light vehicle (for example for a bike rack) starts at AED 35. Reserving a plate number costs AED 20 for 3 months, AED 40 for 6 months or AED 100 for a year.
Other common RTA fees
- Lost or damaged ownership card: AED 50 + 20 = AED 70.
- Changing details on the ownership (for example the colour): AED 100 + 50 for the card + 20 = AED 170.
Know what's due before it's due
Add your registration, insurance and test dates to Benzeen_. It reminds you early, logs what you paid, and shows what the car costs you each year. See the app.
Sources: RTA service pages for renewal, new registration and plates, technical inspection, lost ownership card, amending ownership data, changing plates, reserving a number and a third plate, read on 27 October 2026. The RTA is the official record; fees can change.
Questions
How much is car registration renewal in Dubai?
AED 350 for a private light vehicle plus the AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee: AED 370. Delivery of the card is extra.
How much is the RTA car test in Dubai?
AED 170 for a light vehicle (AED 150 + AED 20). A re-test after a fail is AED 50.
How much does it cost to register a new car in Dubai?
AED 400 for a light vehicle plus AED 20, plus the plates: AED 35 for a short plate or AED 50 for a long one.
What is the Knowledge and Innovation fee?
An AED 20 fee the RTA adds to most transactions, such as renewals, tests and new cards.
How much is a replacement Mulkiya card in Dubai?
AED 70 for a lost or damaged ownership card (AED 50 + AED 20).