Number Plate & Ownership Transfer Services in Dubai, UAE
At C4Customs, we provide a seamless and fully–managed Number Plate Transfer & Vehicle Ownership Transfer Service in Dubai and across the UAE.
Whether you are buying a new car, selling your vehicle, retaining your custom plate, or transferring number plates between family members — our experts handle the entire process legally, quickly, and without delays.
We coordinate with RTA, Dubai Police, Traffic Departments across UAE, and insurance agencies so you don’t face complicated paperwork.
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What We Do — Plate Number ✚ Ownership Transfer Assistance
Transferring a car or plate number in UAE requires compliance with traffic, insurance, and residency laws. C4Customs ensures all legal conditions are met so that liabilities, fines, and rights are fully shifted to the new owner.
Our services cover:
✔ Vehicle Ownership Transfer
✔ Transfer of Reserved or Special Plate Numbers
✔ Retain Plate During Vehicle Sale
✔ Transfer Between Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, etc.)
✔ Transfer for Companies, Diplomats & Government Entities
✔ Bank-Financed Vehicle Transfer
✔ Plate Re-Registration & Printing Assistance
Our Plate & Ownership Transfer Services Include
1. Ownership Transfer for Used Vehicles
We arrange full documentation on behalf of buyer & seller:
✔ Seller fine clearance
✔ Insurance activation for buyer
✔ RTA registration & Mulkiya issuance
✔ Removal & fixing of plates where needed
✔ Loan clearance / bank NOC (if financed)
2. Number Plate Transfer Between Customers
For reserved or owned plates:
✔ First-degree relative plate transfers
✔ Transfer between different Emirates
✔ Retain plate while selling the vehicle
✔ New or luxury plate issuance if needed
3. Company or Fleet Ownership Transfers
✔ Trade license handling
✔ Signatory verification
✔ Official letters for buyer & seller
✔ RTA traffic file coordination
4. Export Cases (Outside UAE or to Another Emirate)
✔ De-registration procedures
✔ Vehicle transport arrangement (flatbed)
✔ Export plates if required
Who Can Apply?
✔ UAE Citizens
✔ UAE Residents with Valid Visa
✔ GCC Nationals
✔ Commercial Companies
✔ Free Zone Companies
✔ Government & Semi-Government Entities
✔ Diplomatic Bodies
Both buyer and seller (or authorized representatives) must be legally identified.
Required Documents
For Citizens, GCC Nationals & Residents
Seller:
Original Emirates ID
Valid Vehicle Registration Card (Mulkiya)
Loan clearance letter if financed
Buyer:
Original Emirates ID
Valid UAE Driving License
Valid Insurance Policy under buyer’s name
For First-Degree Family Plate Transfer
Emirates ID (both parties)
Proof of relationship (Birth/Marriage certificate when required)
For Companies
Valid Trade License
Emirates ID of authorized person
Official stamped letter (Seller + Buyer)
Power of Attorney if representative is involved
For Diplomatic & Government Entities
Emirates ID of authorized person
Official Service Letters
Service Fees (As Per RTA / UAE Traffic Rules)
| Service | Fees (AED) |
|---|---|
| Plate number ownership certificate | 100 |
| Knowledge & Innovation Fee | +20 |
| Transfer of unowned number to relatives (reserved for 1 year) | 80 + 20 |
| Vehicle ownership transfer – light vehicles | 350–400 |
| Motorcycles | 200 |
| License plate issuance (short) | 35 |
| License plate issuance (long) | 50 |
| Luxury plate fee | 500 |
✔ Subject to vehicle type & RTA classification
✔ Additional fees may apply for inspection, delivery or export
Processing Time
Average 5 minutes to 1 day depending on:
✔ Inspection requirements
✔ Loan clearance status
✔ Inter-emirate transfers
We streamline every stage to complete same day whenever possible.
Step-by-Step Number Plate & Ownership Transfer Process
Step 1 — Document Verification
We collect and check all mandatory paperwork
(Fines, insurance, IDs, loan–free status)
Step 2 — Vehicle Inspection (If required)
RTA test for cars older than 3 years
Step 3 — Application Filing
We submit online and in-person paperwork at RTA on your behalf
Step 4 — Fee Payment
Transfer & plate issuance processed
Step 5 — New Mulkiya Issued
✔ New owner declared
✔ Full rights & legal responsibility updated
Step 6 — Plate Fixing / Retention Support
Depending on whether the seller keeps the old plate
Why Choose C4Customs?
✔ RTA-Approved Process Handling
✔ Dedicated Plate Transfer Specialists
✔ Home/Office Pickup for Documents & Vehicle
✔ Zero Errors — Zero Delays
✔ UAE-Wide Support
✔ Transparent Pricing
We ensure you don’t face rejected applications, fines, missing insurance issues or repeat RTA visits.
Who Uses Our Services?
✔ Car Buyers & Sellers
✔ Vehicle Showrooms & Dealers
✔ Fleet / Corporate Vehicle Owners
✔ GCC & Diplomatic Clients
✔ Exporters or Relocating Residents
Your convenience & compliance are our top priority.
FAQs – Plate & Ownership Transfer in UAE
Yes — they can retain the plate and new plates will be issued to the buyer.
No — driving without proper registration or plates is illegal.
Yes — always under the buyer’s name.
A bank clearance letter/NOC is required first.
Yes — first-degree relatives with proof of kinship.