How to Register Your Car in Sharjah — A Comprehensive Guide

This guide is your roadmap which outlines the necessary steps and documents required for registering your car in Sharjah.We’ll walk you through every step from gathering essential documents to visiting registration centers, ensuring you remain compliant with local regulations. Follow these clear and simple instructions   to smoothly navigate the car registration process and maintain a clean driving record in Sharjah.

Car Registration in Sharjah for a New Car

This section provides  insights into vehicle registration for a new car in Sharjah -

 

Documents Required for Sharjah Vehicle Registration for a New Car

The following  documents are required to register your new vehicle in Sharjah -

• Emirates ID
• A valid passport copy with a residence visa page copy
• Digital car insurance
• Vehicle Clearance Certificate (VCC)
• Vehicle Possession Transfer Certificate
• Export Certificate or Transfer Certificate
• Loan documents (if applicable)
• Valid diplomat ID and a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for diplomats)
• For business registration:  an official letter in Arabic, a trade license copy along with the signature endorsement, and an authorisation letter

 

How to Register Your Car in Sharjah?

• If you have a brand new vehicle in Sharjah, you need a 2-year car registration license (Mulkiya) as per the authorities. After the initial 2 years, the registration expires annually.  Channels for new vehicle registration in Sharjah: Official website of Ministry of Interiors (MoI)
• MoI application
• Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG) official website

 

Method1- Ministry of Interior Website

Follow these steps for new car registration in Sharjah -

• Step1- Visit the e-service section of the official website. 
• Step2- Go to the Vehicle Services tab. 
• Step3- Here, click on the Issuance of a Vehicle Registration Card option. 
• Step4- Fill in the vehicle information including: 
  • New Owner's Traffic Number
  • New Owner Representatives Traffic Number (for companies)
  • Plate source
• Step5- Fill in all the other asked information precisely and click on  Next.
• Step6- You will be then directed to the “Service Restriction” section of the registration form.
• Step7- To pay the registration fee, you need to enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
• Step8- Click on the Next button. Fill in the delivery information and click on  Next again
• Step9- A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click on  Yes to continue with the registration.. 
• Step10- You will be then directed to the Payment Gateway. Provide your card details and click on the pay button. 
• Step11- You will receive an acknowledgement receipt. 

You will be notified via email or SMS with the date  to collect your Mulkiya, number plate, and expiry sticker. 

 

Method2- Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG)

Here’s how to register your new vehicle in Sharjah via EVG -

• Step1- Download the mobile application and create an account. 
• Step2- Verify your mobile number. 
• Step3- Provide the traffic code. 
• Step4- An SMS will be sent to the newly registered mobile number containing the OTP. Enter it  in the specified field. 
• Step5- Provide your email ID and create a new password to register your account. 
• Step6- To get a new car registered, click on the “Issuance of a New Car Registration Card” tab. 
• Step7- Fill out the form and submit all the required documents. 
• Step8- Pay the registration fee to  complete the process. 

New Car Registration Sharjah Fees

The fee for registering a  new vehicle in Sharjah is AED 400. 

 

Car Registration in Sharjah for Used Cars

Here's how to register a used car in Sharjah -

 

Documents for Vehicle Registration in Sharjah for Your Used Car

The following is the list of documents for used vehicle registration in Sharjah -

• Emirates ID of the current owner
• Mulkiya of the car
• Original insurance certificate for the car
• Bill of sale indicating  the vehicle has been sold
• A copy of the residence visa of the new owner
•  Passport of the current car owner along with a copy of the residence visa page
• An original driving license of the new owner
• 2 passport-sized photographs of the new owner

Note - For company owned used car registration in Sharjah, you need: 

• An original Arabic letter from the company authorizing the car ownership transfer  
• An original trade license of the company
• Original passport of the company’s authorized signatory along with residence visa copy

Used Car Registration Process in Sharjah

The following are the ways for a used car registration in Sharjah -

Online Registration Process -

• Visit RTA’s official website and log in to your account. 
• Click on the “Transfer Ownership” tab. 
• Provide the details of the car and the new owner. 
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the vehicle transfer fee. 
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

 

Offline Registration Process -

• Collect all the required documents. 
• Pay the transfer fee. 
• Get your car tested at any of the following Tasjeel Centres -
  • Tasjeel Sharjah Auto Village
  • Tasjeel Al Yarmook
  • Tasjeel Abu Shagara
• Submit all the documents at the Tasjeel Centre. 
• Receive the new registration certificate in the new owner’s name. 

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Used Car Registration Fees in Sharjah

The following are the used car registration fees in Sharjah -

• Private Light Vehicles - AED 350
• Public Vehicles Weighing between 3 and 12 tonnes - AED 650
• Public Vehicles over  12 tonnes - AED 1,000
• Other Vehicles within the Weight Range of 3 to 12 tonnes - AED 400

Sharjah Vehicle Registration Validity

New car registration is valid for 12 months. After the initial registration by the car agency, the owner must renew it after a year. There is a 30-day grace period for renewing the registration and submitting additional paperwork. This is why  insurance companies offer a thirteen-month insurance period. 

It is, therefore, important to renew your car registration in Sharjah within the grace period to avoid black points on your driving license and penalties. 

How to Renew Car Registration in Sharjah?

In this part of the page, find out how to renew your car registration in Sharjah -

 

Documents Needed for Sharjah Car Registration Renewal

Here is the list of documents required for vehicle registration renewal in Sharjah-

• Original Emirates ID
• Renewed Car Insurance Documents
• Car Inspection Certificate
• Sharjah Driving Licence
• Old Registration Card

 

How to Renew Sharjah Vehicle Registration?

There are different ways to renew your car registration in Sharjah -

1. Sharjah Police Headquarter
2. Sharjah City Municipality Allotted Stations
3. Emirates Vehicle Gate Website
4. Ministry of Interior’s (MoI) Official Website

 

Way1 - Ministry of Interior’s Official Website -

• Step1- Visit the MoI’s official website.
• Step2- Click on the ‘Traffic Services’ tab and select  “Vehicle Services” option. 
• Step3- Choose the “Vehicle Ownership Renewal” option.
• Step4- On the new web page, select the vehicle number plate for renewal.
• Step5- After this, check for fines or restrictions. In case there are some fines, pay them. If there are none, enter your address and then click on the Next button. 
• Step6- Confirm the renewal by clicking Yes on the pop-up box which  will  redirect you to the payment gateway. 
• Step7- Here, enter your credit card details. 
• Step8- Make the payment. You will receive a confirmation on the next  page. 

 

Way2- Offline Car Registration Renewal in Sharjah via Tasjeel -

• Step1- Visit an authorized Tasjeel Centre. 
• Step2- Submit the documents required. 
• Step3- Pay the registration renewal fee. 
• Step4- The center will verify the documents. You will receive a date on which you can pick the Mulkiya, number plate, and expiry date sticker. 

 

Way3- Renewing Car Registration in Sharjah via MoI Application -

• Step1- Install the MoI application. 
• Step2- Register your account. 
• Step3- Select the required service. 
• Step4- Fill in the registration renewal application. 
• Step5- Pay the charges. 
• Step6- Submit the necessary  documents. 

 

Way4- Renewing via Emirates Vehicle Gate’s Official Website -

• Step1- Log in to EVG’s official website and click on the “Issue New Registration Card” button. 
• Step2- Complete the 3-step vehicle registration renewal process. 

Click Here to Know About Car Registration Renewal in Sharjah

Sharjah Car Registration Renewal Charges

The Sharjah vehicle registration renewal fees vary between AED 350 and AED 400. 

Note -  When you renew your car registration, you need a renewed car insurance plan in Sharjah. Explore the  best car insurance in UAE!

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