Driving license and the Emirate ID are arguably the most important documents that the UAE residents must have with them at all times. You cannot drive a vehicle in the UAE if you don’t have a valid driving license, however, if you have lost your driving license, you must remain calm and deal with the situation effectively. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has simplified the driving license renewal procedure for a lost driving license and you can easily renew your driving license by following a simple stepwise procedure.
Documents required to reapply for a Lost Driving License
There are certain documents that you will need to submit to reapply for a lost driving license. You must have these documents with you as you will need them while completing the driving license renewal procedure.
These essential documents are listed below:
- Valid Residence Visa and Passport Photocopy
- Two Photographs (passport size)
- Eye Test Report
- Copies of the Lost Driving License
- Emirates ID
The renewal fee for the lost driving license is AED 110 and you will also have to pay an additional AED 10 as a service fee.
Also read: Guidelines to Getting the Driving License in Dubai
How to Apply for Renewal of a Driving License in the UAE?
There are three different ways to apply for the renewal of a driving license in the UAE. RTA has simplified the driving license acquisition and renewal procedure and you can now choose any of the three methods to get your driving license renewed in the UAE.
Renewing the License through RTA’s website
The official website of RTA www.rta.ae is an ideal platform to complete the driving license renewal procedure as you will just have to follow simple steps to reapply for your lost license. You need to submit all the required documents after making a user account on RTA’s website (if you don’t have an account already) or you can simply log in to your existing account. You need to make payments and complete the procedure after which your driving license will be delivered to you at the provided mailing address.
Also read: New Rules for Issuance and Renewal Validity of Driving Licenses in Dubai
Renewing through RTA App
This is the easiest way to renew your lost driving license if you have a smart phone. The RTA App is available on both Android and Apple app stores and you can simply apply for the renewal of your lost driving license by downloading the RTA App. RTA provides a wide variety of its services through the RTA smart app and applying for the renewal of driving license is just one of these smart services.
You will be required to make a user account on the RTA App, that is, if you don’t already have one and then you will have to follow the simple procedure listed in the RTA App to apply for the renewal of the driving license.
Besides the ease of applying for the renewal of a driving license, here are some of the benefits of the RTA’s smart app:
- Make payments through mobile devices
- Vehicle registration on fingertips
- Recharge your parking account
- Access to the updated theory test practice questions for driving license aspirants
- Talk to RTA’s customer support 24/7
- Select the language of your choice from English, Arabic, Hindi or Russian for a user-friendly experience
RTA has digitalized its services and aims to provide all the services related to transactions through the smart app. These smart services have surely made life a lot easier for motorists, especially those who have lost their license as they won’t have to queue up for hours at an RTA center to apply for the renewal of their lost license.
Also read: Smart Services by Dubai Police Becoming Popular among Motorists
Applying for the Renewal of a Lost License at an RTA Branch
This is probably the most conventional and the most common option that motorists choose for all their vehicle licensing and registration services. If you are unable to apply for the renewal of your lost driving license through the RTA app or website, you can easily visit one of your nearby RTA branches and apply for the replacement of the license.
You need to submit the following documents to apply for the renewal of the license:
- Copy of Passport
- Residency Visa
- Emirates ID
It is also advised that you should carry the originals of the above-mentioned documents while applying for renewal of a license at an RTA branch.
Also read: RTA Dubai App Updated to Calculate Carbon Emissions and Transport Cost
RTA’s Service Terms and Conditions
There are certain terms and conditions that everyone looking to replace a lost driving license must know and follow. These terms and conditions are:
- All the information provided by you must be correct and true. Any misleading information can result in legal actions against you.
- Misuse of credit card can also result in legal action.
- Once paid, the fees cannot be refunded.
These are the terms and conditions that motorists should follow to renew their lost driving license in the UAE. By following the simple procedure and complying with the terms and conditions, a lost driving license can be easily renewed in the UAE in a hassle-free manner.
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