Mulkiya Renewal UAE: How to Renew Car Registration
To renew your Mulkiya, the UAE vehicle registration card, you need valid car insurance, a passed vehicle test if your car is over three years old, and all fines cleared. You then renew online through the MOI app, the RTA app in Dubai, or your emirate’s portal. Renewal fees are usually around AED 350 to 420, plus the test fee if one is needed.
- Renew your car insurance and clear any outstanding fines.
- Get the vehicle tested if it is over three years old.
- Renew and pay online via the MOI app or your emirate’s portal.
What you need to renew your Mulkiya?
Renewing your car registration is straightforward once three conditions are met. Sort these out first and the renewal itself takes only a few minutes.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Valid insurance | An active motor policy covering the full new registration year |
| Vehicle test | Required if the car is over three years old; newer cars are exempt |
| Fines cleared | All traffic fines, Salik charges, and black points settled |
| Where to renew | MOI app or website, RTA in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Police, or Emirates Vehicle Gate |
The insurance point catches people out most often, so renew your policy before you start. Outstanding fines also block the renewal, so it helps to run an RTA fine check and clear anything owing, along with a Salik balance check, before you begin.
How to renew your car registration in UAE?
The process is similar across the emirates, with each one using its own portal. Dubai uses the RTA, Abu Dhabi uses Abu Dhabi Police and TAMM, and the federal MOI app works nationwide.
- Renew your motor insurance so it covers the new registration period.
- If your vehicle is over three years old, book a technical inspection at an approved testing centre and pass it.
- Clear any outstanding traffic fines, Salik charges, and black points.
- Renew and pay online through the MOI app, the RTA app, or your emirate’s portal. The digital Mulkiya is issued at once and the printed card is couriered to you.
You do not have to wait until the last day. You can renew ahead of the expiry date, which is the safest way to avoid a lapse. For the wider set of driver tasks, see our UAE traffic, vehicle and fines guide.
Renewal fees and the expired-registration fine
Renewal fees vary by emirate and by the exact services included, but they usually fall around AED 350 to 420. If your car needs a technical inspection, add roughly AED 150 for the test. Any unpaid fines are added to the total, since they must be settled as part of the renewal.
Letting the registration lapse is costly. After expiry there is a short grace period, but driving on an expired registration beyond it can bring a fine of AED 500, four black points, and possible impoundment of the vehicle. Renewing on time, or a little early, avoids all of that.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to renew my Mulkiya?
You need valid car insurance covering the new registration year, a passed vehicle test if your car is over three years old, and all traffic fines, Salik charges, and black points cleared. With those in place, you renew online through the MOI app, the RTA app in Dubai, or your emirate’s portal.
Do I need a vehicle test to renew registration?
Only if your car is over three years old. Vehicles produced in the last three years are exempt from the test at renewal. Older cars must pass a technical inspection at an approved testing centre before the registration can be renewed, which usually adds around AED 150 to the cost.
How much does Mulkiya renewal cost?
Renewal fees usually fall around AED 350 to 420, depending on the emirate and the services included. A technical inspection, if your car needs one, adds roughly AED 150. Any unpaid fines are added on top, because they must be settled before the registration is renewed.
What happens if my car registration expires?
There is a short grace period after expiry, but driving on an expired registration beyond it can bring a fine of AED 500, four black points, and possible impoundment of the car. To avoid this, renew on time or a little ahead of the expiry date.
Last verified: August 2026
Written by Roman Shah ยท Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: The UAE Government Portal (u.ae); Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
