How To Buy A Car From Other Emirates — A Complete Guide & Procedure To Follow

Buying a car from other Emirates in the UAE can help you find better deals or rare models. But it’s important to know the steps involved. Each Emirate has its own process for car verification, ownership transfer, and exporting the vehicle to your home Emirate. Let’s go through the steps Emirate by Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Abu Dhabi?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Conduct the vehicle inspection through Abu Dhabi Police-approved testing centres.
• The seller must clear any outstanding fines and loans associated with the vehicle.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Log in to the TAMM portal using UAE PASS or visit a service centre.
• Submit application with Emirates IDs, Mulkiya, and valid insurance.
• Pay an AED 350 transfer fee.
• Receive a new registration card after approval.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Obtain an export certificate via the TAMM portal.
• Get export plates and short-term export insurance.
• Drive the car using the temporary plates or use a recovery vehicle.
• Register the car in your home Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Dubai?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Conduct inspection at RTA-approved centres (Tasjeel, Shamil, etc.).
• The seller must clear all fines and remove any mortgage.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Both parties visit an RTA Customer Happiness Centre.
• Submit Emirates IDs, vehicle registration card, valid insurance, and inspection report.
• Pay AED 350 for transfer. Additional fees apply for new plates.
• Receive updated Mulkiya.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Apply for an export certificate via the RTA website or app.
• Get temporary export plates and export insurance (valid for 7 days).
• Drive the car or arrange for towing to the new Emirate.
• Register it locally in your Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Sharjah?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Use authorised centres like Tasjeel for inspection.
• The seller must clear fines and provide a No Objection Certificate if needed.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Visit the Sharjah Traffic and Licensing Department.
• Submit documents: Emirates IDs, Mulkiya, insurance, and NOC (if applicable).
• Pay the AED 350 fee.
• Buyer receives a new registration card.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Get an export certificate from the Sharjah Traffic Department.
• Apply for export plates and temporary insurance.
• Transport the car using plates or a towing service.
• Register the car in the destination Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Ajman?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Conduct inspection at Ajman Traffic Police-approved centres.
• The seller must pay off any fines and loans.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Visit the Ajman Traffic Police station with all required documents.
• Submit Emirates IDs, Mulkiya, valid insurance, and test results.
• Pay an AED 350 transfer fee.
• Receive the updated registration card.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Request an export certificate from the traffic department.
• Obtain export plates and export insurance.
• Use the temporary plates to drive or arrange transport to your Emirate.
• Complete registration in your Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Umm Al Quwain (UAQ)?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Have the vehicle tested at UAQ Police-approved centres.
• Ensure all fines and loans are cleared.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Visit the UAQ Police Traffic Department.
• Submit Emirates IDs, registration card, insurance, and test certificate.
• Pay an AED 350 transfer fee.
• Buyer gets a new registration.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Apply for an export certificate.
• Acquire export plates and temporary insurance.
• Drive the car or hire a recovery service.
• Register the vehicle in the home Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Ras Al Khaimah (RAK)?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Conduct vehicle inspection at RAK Police-approved centres.
• Ensure the seller settles all fines and debts.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Both parties visit the RAK Traffic Department.
• Submit Emirates IDs, Mulkiya, insurance, and test certificate.
• Pay the AED 350 fee.
• Buyer receives new Mulkiya.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Obtain an export certificate from the department.
• Get export plates and export insurance.
• Use these for road transfer or towing.
• Register the car in your Emirate.

How To Buy A Car From Fujairah?

Vehicle Inspection and Seller Obligations:

• Inspect the car at a certified Fujairah testing centre.
• The seller must clear all fines and outstanding loans.

Ownership Transfer Procedure:

• Visit the Fujairah Police licensing office.
• Submit Emirates IDs, vehicle registration card, test certificate, and valid insurance.
• Pay AED 350 for ownership transfer.
• Get a new registration card in your name.

Transferring the Vehicle to Another Emirate:

• Request an export certificate.
• Obtain export plates and temporary export insurance.
• Drive or tow the car to your Emirate.
• Register the vehicle at your local traffic department.

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What Is The General Checklist Before You Buy A Car?

• Ask the seller to clear all fines and loans.
• Conduct a full vehicle inspection.
• Get a copy of a valid Emirates ID and Mulkiya.
• Confirm the car is not under mortgage.
• Check the validity of insurance or plan to get export insurance.
• Calculate total cost: transfer fee + export plate fee + recovery charges (if needed).

Can You Buy A Car Without Registration Or Number Plates?

If the seller has already cancelled the car’s registration and removed its plates:

• Ask for the official de-registration document from the seller.
• Arrange for a towing service – you cannot drive the car without plates.
• Take the car to an authorised vehicle testing centre in your Emirate.
• After passing the inspection, visit your traffic department with:
  • Emirates ID and driving licence
  • Vehicle inspection report
  • De-registration confirmation from the seller’s Emirate
  • Valid insurance
• Apply for a new registration and number plates.
• Pay applicable registration and plate issuance fees.

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