Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Sharjah

The Road and Transport Authority Sharjah is a one-stop platform for all the services related to traffic, license, fines, public transport and more in Sharjah. The services include issuing and renewing licenses, creating and changing number plates, registering and transferring vehicles, etc. Let us go ahead and learn about all the services and facilities provided by the RTA Sharjah in detail.

Key Functions of RTA Sharjah

RTA Sharjah offers a wide range of transportation services not limited to roads but also enables vehicle owners to enjoy and access desert and water-based travel. Here are a few major road and transportation services offered by the Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah.

• Registration and issuance of license plate
• Registration, issuance, and renewal of driving license
• Transfer and conversion of driving license
• Vehicle registration and transfer of ownership
• Duplicate vehicle registration
• Registration and issuance of public transport pass (NOL Cards)
• International driving license issuance
• Salik balance enquiry, top-up, and other account services

Vehicle Registration at Road and Transport Authority Sharjah

All car owners need to get their vehicles registered at the road and transport authority of their region. RTA Sharjah comes with simple processes for almost everything. Keep reading to know how you can register, renew and transfer vehicles at the Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah.

How to Register a Vehicle at Sharjah RTA?

Usually, the dealers help vehicle owners complete the vehicle registration at RTA. However, they can follow the below-mentioned steps to register a vehicle at RTA Sharjah themselves.

Visit the RTA Office

The vehicle owners can visit the Roads and Transport Authority centre in Sharjah and fill out the application form for vehicle registration.

Provide Your Documents

Once done, submit all the essential documents with the form to complete the application process. Make sure you check the entire list of the required documents before submitting the form. This helps you get the application approved in the first attempt while not missing out on any details or supporting documents.

Wait for Your Registration Card

After submitting the application, the RTA Sharjah will send all your registration documents, number plate, registration card, and other related documents to your registered email address. 

The vehicle owners can also register their vehicle at RTA Sharjah through self-service machines located at different locations in the city. 

Documents Required for Vehicle Registration

Here is the list of documents required for vehicle registration at RTA Sharjah.

• Emirates ID 
• A valid passport with a resident visa 
• Vehicle customs card
• Traffic file
• GCC specification certificate of the vehicle
• Certificate of vehicle clearance
• Reference number of the e-possession certificate or a physical copy
• Test certificates for vehicles imported or tested outside of Sharjah
• Add the mortgage electronically (if applicable)
• Selling agreement – electronic or physical
• Vehicle insurance certificate - a minimum of 6-month validity – physical or electronic
• A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a valid diplomatic ID in case the vehicle owner is a diplomat.

How to Renew Vehicle Registration at Road and Transport Authority Sharjah?

The vehicle registration in Sharjah is valid for twelve months. After the year is completed, the vehicle owner needs to repeat the process. Here are a few simple steps for car owners to renew their car registration at RTA Sharjah online in just a few clicks.

Get the Vehicle Tested

In Sharjah, the car owners need to get their vehicle tested by Tasjeel before renewing the registration. The testing is done only for vehicles more than two years old. The old registration card is one of the car owners’ primary documents for vehicle testing.

Get Insurance

Once the vehicle testing is done, the car owner needs to buy insurance for his/her vehicle. The insurance companies in the UAE offer two types of car insurance - Comprehensive Insurance and Third-Party Insurance. You can choose to buy the type of insurance based on your needs. The major documents required for buying car insurance are a car registration card, Emirates ID and driving license.

Renew the Registration 

The car owners can renew their vehicle registration at RTA Sharjah both online and offline. Here are the steps that they can follow.

Sharjah Driving License Renewal Online

1. Visit the RTA Sharjah Website: First, the card owner needs to visit the MOI website for the registration renewal. They can also install the MOI mobile application for quick registration. The website enables car owners to avail of various services, including vehicle registration, license renewal, fine payments, and more. 
2. Login to the Customer Portal: Next, the car owners need to log in to their preferred online portal using the provided credentials. The car owners who do not have their credentials can register on the portal using their vehicle details in just a few clicks.
3. Provide Your Details and Documents: After logging into the portal, the car owners need to provide their details like their name, vehicle number, old registration card details and more. They also need to provide the supporting documents based on the list provided on the portal. 
4. Pay Fees: The car owners can use their credit cards to pay for the registration renewal. 
5. Print the Registration Card: Once the payment is made, the car owners need to visit one of the kiosks outside the RTA office – Tasjeel to print the registration card/mulkiya by uploading their Emirates ID into the machine.

Sharjah Driving License Renewal Offline

1. Visit RTA Office: The car owners need to visit the RTA Sharjah office to renew their vehicle registration offline.
2. Provide Your Details: After logging into the portal, the car owners need to provide their details like their name, vehicle number, old registration card details and more. 
3. Submit the Required Documents: They also need to provide the supporting documents based on the list provided on the portal. 
4. Pay Fines: The car owners can use their credit cards to pay for the registration renewal. 
5. Get the Renewed Registration Card: Once the payment is made, the car owners need to visit one of the kiosks outside the RTA office – Tasjeel to print the registration card/mulkiya by uploading their Emirates ID into the machine.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Road and Transport Authority Sharjah?

The car owners can reach out to RTA Sharjah if they want to transfer their vehicle ownership to a friend or family member. Here is the complete process for the same.

1. Visit the RTA Sharjah Office: The car owner needs to visit the RTA Sharjah office with the next owner of the car. 
2. Fill the Ownership Transfer Form: The car owner needs to fill out the ownership transfer form and provide their and the next car owner’s details. The car owners can get the form from the associated typing centre.
3. Provide the Required Documents: The car owner needs to provide all the required documents while submitting the application. They need to sign all the documents before submitting them. 
4. Clear the Dues: To complete the process, the car owner needs to clear all the dues that are calculated by the RTA team after the form submission. 
5. Wait for the Ownership Transfer: Once both the car owners provide their details and supporting documents, the vehicle's ownership will be transferred to the new owner in no time. The new car owner can get the new car ownership papers right then and there at the centre.

Documents Required for Vehicle Ownership Transfer

• Emirates ID – the original and a copy
• A valid passport with a resident visa – the original and a copy 
• Driving license of both the owners
• Old documents of the car
• NOC from the bank in case the loan for the car is still due
• Insurance papers of the car

Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah Driving License

Getting a driving license is not a piece of cake in the UAE. The applicants need to pass various tests to become eligible for one. The Road and Transport Authority in Sharjah offers both online and offline processes for driving license applications. Keep reading to learn the process of applying, renewing and exchanging a driving license in the UAE.

How to Apply for a Driving License at RTA Sharjah?

The process of applying for a driving license may differ based on the type of license one needs. Here is the standard process of applying for a driving license at RTA Sharjah.

1. Register for Driving Course: To get a new driving license, the applicants must first join the driving school and get their certificate approved by the RTA. The driving schools in Sharjah are entitled to apply for a driving license on the learner’s behalf. 
2. Pass the Initial Test: The applicant needs to clear the initial assessment set up by the driving school before they appear for an exam scheduled by the RTA in Sharjah.
3. Apply at RTA: The driving school sends the application to the RTA for approval when they find the applicant fit for driving and gets the date for the final exam.
4. Pay the Fees: Once the applicant passes the driving test, they need to fill out the application form, provide their details and pay the driving license fee to complete the application.
5. Get the License: The authorities will check all the documents and test reports and issue the driving license to the applicant if everything falls into place. 

How to Renew a Driving License at Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah?

The car owners can renew their driving license in two ways at RTA Sharjah – online and offline. Here is the simple process to help car owners renew their driving license at RTA Sharjah.

Online

1. Visit the Portal: The applicants need to visit the MOI website or mobile app for online driving license renewal. They can download the app from their preferred app store.
2. Choose a Suitable Option: They need to click on the Traffic and Licencing option on the chosen portal. They can find the option in the drop-down menu under the E-Services tab. Next, they need to click on the Vehicle Driver’s Licence Renewal option to process the application.
3. Provide Your Details: Next, the applicants must provide the required documents and complete the application process.  The essential documents include Emirates ID, a valid eye test report (not more than three years old), the old driving license and a photograph.
4. Pay the Fees: Once done, the applicant needs to pay the driving license renewal fee. They can use their credit or debit card to pay the same. The fee amount is AED 120 for applicants below 21 years of age and AED 320 for older applicants.
5. Submit the Application: Once the applicants have put everything in place and have filled out the form, they can submit the application. They will get a temporary license to use until they get a renewed license issued by the authority.

Offline

1. Visit the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre: The applicants need to visit the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre located in Al Ramtha for the driving license renewal. The full address for the centre is Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi St, Wasit suburb Al Ramtha, Sharjah. The applicants need to apply between 07:30 AM and 02:30 PM on Monday to Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. To contact the centre, the applicants can call the number 06-5177555.
2. Fill the License Renewal Form: Once the applicants have reached the RTA Sharjah office, the applicants need to fill out the license renewal form and provide all the required details.
3. Submit the Required Documents: Next, the applicants must provide the required documents and complete the application process. The essential documents include Emirates ID, a valid eye test report (not more than three years old), the old driving license and a photograph.
4. Pay the License Renewal Fee: Once done, the applicant needs to pay the driving license renewal fee. They can use their credit or debit cards to pay the same. The license renewal fee is AED 120 for applicants below 21 years of age and AED 320 for older applicants.
5. Submit the Application: Once the applicants have put everything in place and have filled out the form, they can submit the application. They will get a temporary license to use until they get a renewed license issued by the authority.

How to Exchange an Old Driving License at Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah?

People in the UAE can exchange their old driving license without going through the whole license application process. Here are the simple steps to exchange an old license at RTA Sharjah.

1. Take an Eye Test: The applicants need to take an eye test from one of the covered clinics. The eye test for driving in the UAE is valid for three years. If the applicants have an eye test report not more than three years old, they do not need to go through the test again.
2. Provide Your Details: Once done with the eye test, the applicants need to find a driving license form and fill it out by providing their basic details like name, address, contact number, old license number, and more as per the required fields.
3. Submit the Required Documents: The applicants need to provide the required documents based on the ones necessary for the type of driving license they need.
4. Pay the Driving License Fee: The applicants need to pay the driving license fee to complete the application process. They can use their credit cards to pay for the same.
5. Get the License: Once the application is approved, the applicants can get their driving license right away.

How to Get an International Driving Permit at Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah?

The applicants can apply for an international driving permit at RTA Sharjah if they plan a trip to a foreign country and need to drive. Here are the simple steps to help applicants get an international driving permit.

1. Visit the RTA Sharjah Office: The applicants need to visit the RTA Sharjah office to apply for an international driving permit. 
2. Fill the International Driving License Form: They need to go to the related section and find an international driving license form. The applicants need to fill the form and provide all the required details.
3. Provide the Required Documents: Next, they need to go through the list of documents required and attach the same with the form before submitting it to the concerned department.
4. Pay the Fees: The applicants need to contact the concerned department and pay the license fees using their debit or credit card.
5. Get the Permit: Once done, the department will analyse the documents right away and provide the applicant with the permit.

Documents Required for Applying, Renewing, or Exchanging a Driving License

• Emirates ID – Original and copies
• Passport-sized photographs - 2 when applying for a new license and 8 when exchanging an old license.
• Eye exam report (not more than 3 years old)
• A valid passport with residency visa – Original and copies
• No Objection Certificate from the employer (if applying for a new license)
• A filled-out international driving license form (when applying for an international driving license or permit)
• Sharjah Driving License – Original and copies
• Verification letters (when exchanging licenses)

Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah Corporate Services

Along with various road and transportation services, the RTA Sharjah offers a wide range of corporate services as well. Here is the list of corporate and business services that people can get at RTA Sharjah.

• Vehicle permit card issuance for transport businesses outside Sharjah
• Vehicle permit card renewal for transport businesses outside Sharjah
• Drivers’ permit card issuance for transport businesses outside Sharjah
• Drivers’ permit card renewal for transport businesses outside Sharjah
• Permit card issuance for transportation businesses outside Sharjah
• Permit card renewal for transportation businesses outside Sharjah
• Representative card issuance for transportation businesses

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Road and Transport Authority, Sharjah Address and Contact Number

RTA supervises and helps develop the roads and transportation sector in the UAE. It creates short and long term strategic techniques to manage road infrastructure, regulate traffic and more. You can find various RTA-authorised centres such as licensing authorities, driving schools, vehicle testing centres, bus ticket offices, etc. in Sharjah. 

Here are the contact numbers and address of the RTA office in Sharjah.

Address and Contact Details

Roads and Transport Authority Sharjah Building
Sharif Vaist Street, Al Azar Area
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box: 30330

Phone Number: +971 6 503 3333, +971 6 052 5252
Email: info@srta.gov.ae

Timings

Monday to Thursday – 07:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Friday – Closed
Saturday and Sunday – 07:30 AM to 02:30 PM

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