Sometimes heavy rains can cause damage to cars, like losing their plates, for example. If you've lost your vehicle plate in Dubai due to recent rains or for any other reason, there's no need to worry - Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has a quick and easy solution for replacement. In this article, we'll shed light on the process of replacing a lost vehicle license plate in Dubai.
Requesting a lost vehicle plate in Dubai Rain
If you've lost your vehicle plate in Dubai, you can obtain a "Lost Vehicle Plate Certificate" through the Dubai Police website or app and submit the request through Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority. Both methods are straightforward and involve simple steps.
How to request a Lost Vehicle Plate Certificate through Dubai Police website and app:
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Visit the Dubai Police website or app (App store /Google play).
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From "Our Services," choose the "Certificates" section.
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Select the "Loss" certificate.
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Enter your personal information.
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Choose the category "Vehicle Plates and Parts" then the subcategory "Car Plate."
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Enter plate details.
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Input the date and place of loss.
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Pay the fee of AED 70.
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Receive the transaction number via SMS to track the request status.
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Receive the certificate and payment receipt via email.
How to request a lost vehicle plate in Dubai through RTA website:
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Log in to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority website.
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Choose "Driver and Vehicle Owners Services," then "Vehicles."
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Select "Request Replacement for Lost or Damaged Vehicle Plate."
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Enter the plate number and code.
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Pay the fee using a credit card.
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Receive the plate at designated centers.
Required documents:
For UAE citizens, residents, and GCC citizens' children:
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Original Emirates ID.
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Police letter in case of plate loss.
For commercial companies:
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Original Emirates ID.
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Police letter in case of plate loss.
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Company letter.
For companies in free zones:
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Original Emirates ID.
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Customs declaration loss letter.
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Company letter.
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Letter from the free zone authority (JAFZA, DAFZA, or Dubai Media City & Dubai Airport).
Service Fee:
|
Service |
Fee (AED) |
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Short plate |
35 |
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Long plate |
50 |
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Classic short plate |
150 |
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Classic long plate |
150 |
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Dubai logo plate |
200 |
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Luxury plate |
500 |
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Motorcycle plate |
25 |
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New ownership issuance |
50 |
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Expo logo plate (requires matching primary plate) |
100 |
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Dubai logo plate |
200 |
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Innovation and knowledge fee (if service fees exceed AED 50) |
20 |
