Number Plates

Manage Vehicle Plates

Required Documents
  • Individuals: Emirates ID (Police letter if lost)
  • Companies: Trade Licence, Company Letter, Emirates ID
  • Free Zone: Authority Letter (Jafza, DMC, DAA)
  • Diplomatic: MOFA Letter
  • Third Plate: No documents required
Available Plate Types
Private Long/Short
Ferrari Plate
Colored Logo
Luxury Colored
Public Transport
Taxi
Motorcycle
Expo Branded
Commercial
Trailer
Service Fees
Short / Long Plate35 / 50 AED
Classical Plate (Short/Long)150 AED
Dubai Branded Plate200 AED
Expo Branded Plate140 AED
Luxury Plate500 AED
Plate Reservation (3 / 6 / 12 Months)20 / 40 / 80 AED
Lost Plates: Contact Dubai Police for a Lost Plate Certificate before replacement. Knowledge/Innovation fee (20 AED) applies.

Transferring a Vehicle Plate Number

Transfer Requirements
  • Reserved Numbers: Emirates ID & Proof of Kinship
  • Owned Plates: Emirates ID of Buyer & Seller
  • Corporate: Selling & Buying Company Letters + Emirates ID
  • Diplomatic: Buyer & Seller Emirates ID
Transfer & Change Fees
Ownership Transfer Fee350 AED
Registration Card Fee50 AED
Short / Long Plate Change35 / 50 AED
Dubai Branded / Expo Transfer200 / 100 AED

Purchasing a Special Plate Number

Required Documents
  • Individuals: No documents required
  • Companies: Company Letter & Emirates ID
  • Plate Traders: Permit for vehicle plate trading activity
Purchase Fees
Plate Ownership Certificate100 AED
Special Plate PriceVaries by Number
Bundle Participation Fee (Non-refundable)120 AED
Knowledge & Innovation Fee20 AED
All special plate purchases are subject to VAT as per UAE regulations.