1. From 2025, Dubai residents can register new cars online, simplifying the process and saving time. Required documents are prepared in advance to ensure a smooth procedure. Registration is completed by visiting the RTA website or using the Dubai Drive app, after which the electronic registration card is issued.
2. What documents will be needed
Successful registration requires:
- Original Emirates ID
- Valid car insurance for a minimum of 6-12 months
- Electronic customs certificate (for imported cars)
- GCC Certificate of Conformity (for vehicles outside the GCC region)
- A scan of the resident’s visa, passport and driver’s license
3. Inspection and maintenance
If the car is older than three years, a technical inspection is required at RTA-approved centers: Tasjeel, Shamil, Wasel, and others. Cost — from AED 150 to 170. New cars are registered without a mandatory test.
4. Registration fee
- Registration fee: AED 400 for light vehicles for a 1‑year period
- License plate fee: AED 35-50, branded plates up to AED 200
- Knowledge and Innovation fee: AED 20
- If necessary, reissue: AED 420-450
5. Step-by-step registration process
- Apply for registration through the RTA/Dubai Drive website or application using UAE Pass or RTA login
- Upload documents: Emirates ID, insurance, technical inspection, customs
- Do you pay fees online
- After processing, you receive an electronic Mulkiya and can choose to deliver a physical card.
Within 1-3 business days, electronic registration is considered valid and legal on the roads.
6. Advantages of the online process
- There is no need to go to RTA offices or inspection centers.
- Quick approval — from sending documents to e-Mulkiya
- Transparent costs: Fees can be seen in advance through the platforms’ calculators
- The ability to get license plates or select special names through the application
Conclusion
Purchasing a Mazda online in Dubai can be straightforward if you plan. Preparing all necessary documents in advance makes the process smoother. When you decide to buy Mazda online, registering the car through RTA online transforms a complex bureaucratic step into a simple, automated procedure.
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