Tasjeel is the RTA-authorised network of vehicle registration and inspection centres across Dubai. Whether you're renewing your annual Mulkiya, transferring ownership of a used car, or registering a new import, you'll deal with Tasjeel at some stage. This 2026 guide breaks down the entire process — fees, documents, fines, and the smartest channel for each task.
What is the Mulkiya?
The Mulkiya is the official UAE vehicle registration card. It's a credit-card-sized document (and a digital version on the RTA app) that includes the chassis number, engine number, registration plate, owner name, and insurance details. You must carry it whenever you drive — physical or digital is accepted at police checkpoints.
Tasjeel services and 2026 fees
| Service | Government fee (AED) | Tasjeel processing (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual renewal (private car) | 420 | 50 – 100 |
| Vehicle inspection (private) | 170 | included |
| Light commercial inspection | 180 | included |
| Ownership transfer (within Dubai) | 350 – 450 | 100 |
| Inter-emirate transfer (e.g. AD → Dubai) | 500 – 800 | 150 |
| Number plate (new private) | 300 – 35,000+ (premium) | varies |
| Vehicle export certificate | 120 – 200 | 50 |
| Lost Mulkiya replacement | 100 | 50 |
Documents you need
- Original Emirates ID (and a copy).
- Existing Mulkiya (or import certificate for a brand-new vehicle).
- Valid insurance certificate covering the upcoming year (digital from insurer).
- Inspection passing certificate (auto-generated when the inspection is done at Tasjeel).
- For ownership transfer: seller's Emirates ID, signed Letter of Authorisation if either party isn't present, NOC from finance company if the car is on a loan.
- For inter-emirate transfer: NOC from the other emirate's traffic authority.
How to renew online (no inspection visit)
If your last vehicle inspection was within the past 12 months, RTA allows fully online renewal — you don't need to visit Tasjeel at all.
- Open the RTA Dubai app or rta.ae.
- Log in via UAE Pass.
- Choose "Vehicle Registration Renewal."
- Confirm pre-filled vehicle and insurance details.
- Pay registration + Salik top-up + any pending fines.
- Digital Mulkiya updated immediately; physical card delivered by Emirates Post in 2–4 working days for AED 20.
Tasjeel walk-in renewal flow
- Drive into a Tasjeel inspection lane (or use the express lane if inspection is current).
- Hand over Mulkiya, Emirates ID, and insurance certificate at the counter.
- Vehicle is inspected — brakes, lights, tyres, tinting (max 50% on rear glass for private cars), suspension, exhaust emissions.
- If the vehicle fails, you receive a punch list and 30 days to fix and re-inspect (re-inspection AED 50).
- Pay total at the cashier — registration, inspection, fines, plate, Salik recharge.
- Collect new Mulkiya within 30 minutes.
Ownership transfer — buyer and seller
The transfer happens at any Tasjeel centre with both parties present (or by Power of Attorney). Steps:
- Buyer arranges insurance in their name.
- Both attend Tasjeel with Emirates IDs and the Mulkiya.
- If the car is on bank finance, NOC from the bank is mandatory.
- Seller's outstanding fines and Salik unpaid trips are settled before transfer.
- New Mulkiya issued in buyer's name; old plates can be retained or returned.
Inspection: what they actually check
- Lights — headlights, indicators, brake lights, fog lights.
- Brakes — front and rear braking force.
- Tyres — depth, sidewall condition, no spare tyres on the road.
- Exhaust emissions — petrol and diesel-specific limits.
- Window tint — front windscreen 0%, side and rear up to 50%.
- Suspension and steering — alignment and play.
- VIN match — chassis number against Mulkiya.
- No unauthorised modifications — bull bars, exhaust mods, lift kits.
Common reasons cars fail inspection
- Worn tyres (below 1.6 mm).
- Tint over 50% on side windows.
- Cracked windscreen in driver's line of sight.
- Faulty rear brake lights.
- Missing or torn seatbelts.
- Modified exhaust producing excessive noise or emissions.
Renewal fines and grace period
You can renew up to 90 days before expiry. After expiry there's a 30-day grace period with a fixed AED 100 late fine. Beyond that, AED 25 per month accumulates, and after 3 months your vehicle is deemed un-registered — driving it is a serious offence (AED 500 fine + impoundment).
FAQs
Can I renew if I have unpaid Salik or fines? No — all RTA fines, Salik dues, and traffic fines must be cleared before renewal.
Where can I do inspection if I'm in Sharjah? Tasjeel only operates in Dubai. For Sharjah-registered cars use Sharjah's inspection centres; for Abu Dhabi-registered cars use the Abu Dhabi Police inspection.
Is digital Mulkiya legally enough? Yes — UAE police accept the digital version on the RTA app. Carrying a printed copy is optional.
Do I need to renew insurance separately? Yes — insurance renews independently, and Tasjeel will not register you without a current certificate.
What's the cheapest plate? Standard "fancy" plates start at AED 300; premium 4-digit and 3-digit plates run into the millions at RTA auction.
How we help
Visa Simplified handles the entire vehicle lifecycle — annual renewal, transfer of ownership, inter-emirate transfer, export certificates, and lost-Mulkiya replacement. Drop the paperwork to us and we'll return the new Mulkiya by courier. Start with our Tasjeel renewal service. Sibling reading: our foreign driving licence conversion guide for new arrivals.
Need help with this?
Our PRO consultants handle the full process end-to-end — documents, government submission, and delivery. Service fee is fully refundable pre-submission.