How To transfer The Car Ownership From Dubai Plate To Abu Dhabi

If you want to buy a second hand car from Dubai but you live in Abu Dhabi and do not want to go to Dubai everytime for registration, you can change Dubai plate to Abu Dhabi plate. And also if you hold Abu Dhabi visa you can not drive Dubai plate car. You need to change the plate to Abu Dhabi plate. This time i will share How To Transfer The Car Ownership From Dubai Plate To Abu Dhabi. This is apply only when you buy the car from someone not dealer or agent.

Here are the step by step :

1. Both buyer and seller can go to Abu Dhabi to park the car in Abu Dhabi Licensing Department in Muroor road near Mushrif Mall. Seller should drive the car.

2. When the car well parked, remove the plates (front and back)

3. Go to RTA Dubai or AL Shamha to transfer the ownership. Return the plates to them and mulkiya or car registration card. Get the transfer letter from them.

Car Registration Card - Front

Car Registration Card - Back

4. ‎Back to Abu Dhabi Licensing Department in Muroor. Get the vehicle inspection done then get third party car insurance.

5. Go to registration counter to register the car in your name and get new plates.

You are all set!

Read my other post about Tips while buying a car in UAE.