Every person living in Dubai, whether a UAE citizen or a resident, must have a valid driving license to drive any vehicle. Driving without a license can result in significant fines. If your license is expired, the traffic department may also impose fines. Residents who are 21 years and older can apply for a driving license in Dubai, following the guidelines provided by the RTA.
Documents Required for License Renewal in Dubai
For customers younger than 21 years oldOriginal valid Emirates ID.
For customers 21 years and above
Original valid Emirates ID
Eye test according to the required category.
Dubai Driving License Renewal Fee December 2023 Update
If you're under 21 and renewing your driver's license in Dubai, it costs 100 AED for the renewal, plus 20 AED for Knowledge and Innovation fees. If you opt for the mobile truck service for the eye test and renewal, there's an additional 500 AED fee.
For those 21 and older, the driver's license renewal fee is 300 AED, with an additional 20 AED for Knowledge and Innovation fees. Choosing the mobile truck service for the eye test and renewal incurs an extra 500 AED fee.
Penalties on Delay Renewal of License
As per the RTA, a late fee of 10 AED is charged monthly for license renewals, capped at a maximum of 500 AED. If your license has been expired for over 10 years, you need to pay the renewal fees and take an evaluation test.
For licenses expired more than a decade ago, the evaluation test service fee includes:
200 AED for opening a training file 100 AED for the learning application 50 AED for the handbook manual 200 AED for the RTA test 500 AED as a late fee for renewing the license 300 AED for the driving license renewal Plus, 20 AED for Knowledge and Innovation fees.
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