Car Registration in Sharjah (2026) - A Comprehensive Guide

Registering a car in Sharjah costs AED 400 for a light vehicle under the federal fee schedule. You apply through the MOI app or website, Emirates Vehicle Gate, or a Tasjeel centre. For the application, you need your Emirates ID, insurance, and proof of ownership. Sharjah Police's Traffic and Licensing Department runs the service.read more

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Last updated on 07 September 2026Editorial Standards

Quick Answers - Sharjah Car Registration

Your Question	The Short Answer
Who is in charge of car registration in Sharjah?	Sharjah Police (Traffic and Licensing Department), through MOI systems, not Dubai's RTA
What does a new car registration cost in Sharjah?	AED 400 for a light vehicle, AED 200 for a motorcycle, plus AED 15 delivery
What does a used car transfer cost in Sharjah?	AED 300 for a light vehicle (federal MOI fee)
Can car registration in Sharjah be done online?	Yes — MOI website, MOI UAE app, Emirates Vehicle Gate (evg.ae), or Sharjah Police digital services
Does a new car need a test for the car registration process?	No Vehicles produced in the last 3 years are exempt; older and used cars must pass first
How long does car registration in Sharjah stay valid?	12 months, then a 30-day grace period to renew

Who Looks After Car Registration in Sharjah?

Sharjah Police handles it. The Traffic and Licensing Department of Sharjah Police manages vehicle registration, ownership renewal, and plate services in the emirate. Its services run on the Ministry of Interior's federal traffic system.

This is the single most common mix-up in searches. People type 'RTA car registration Sharjah' out of habit, because the RTA name is so well known. In Sharjah, the right doors are the Sharjah Police portal (shjpolice.gov.ae), the MOI website and MOI UAE app, and Emirates Vehicle Gate (evg.ae). Sharjah does have its own transport body — the SRTA — but that authority manages public transport, not private vehicle registration.

Which Documents Do You Need for Car Registration in Sharjah?

Three things are at the heart of every application: your original Emirates ID, an electronic insurance policy, and one document that proves the vehicle is yours. The proof of ownership can be a Vehicle Clearance Certificate (VCC), a transfer certificate, an export certificate, or a possession certificate.

Depending on your situation, you can prepare the necessary documents from the checklist below:

Buying used within the UAE: A transfer certificate or possession certificate from the selling emirate, plus a passing vehicle test.
Importing a vehicle: The Vehicle Clearance Certificate from customs and proof that the car meets Gulf specifications if this is not stated on the customs card.
Financed vehicle: The bank's mortgage is recorded electronically. For a used car sale, the seller needs an electronic mortgage release before the transfer can go through.
Company vehicle: An official letter in Arabic, a copy of the trade licence, and an authorisation letter.
All cases: Every traffic fine on your file must be paid. You can settle fines together with the service fees.

What Does Car Registration Cost You in Sharjah?

A private light vehicle costs AED 400 to register for the first time. The annual renewal after that costs AED 350. For used car ownership transfer, the cost is AED 300. These amounts come from the Ministry of Interior's federal fee schedule, which Sharjah applies directly.

Service (per MOI federal fee schedule)	Fee (AED)
First registration - private or public light vehicle	400
First registration - motorcycle	200
First registration - private vehicle, 3 to 12 tonnes	500
First registration - private vehicle, over 12 tonnes	900
Ownership transfer (used car) - light vehicle	300
Registration renewal - private light vehicle	350
Delivery of the registration card	15

Two costs are outside this table.

Car Insurance is priced by the market and depends on your car and driving record. The vehicle test, when your car needs one, is charged by the testing centre. The amount depends on the test type. Payment for the government fees works by card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay on the MOI channels.

Step-by-Step Car Registration in Sharjah - New Car

When you buy a new vehicle from an approved agency in the UAE, the agency carries out the registration, according to the official UAE Government. You hand over your Emirates ID, sort out insurance, and pay the fees.

Follow the given steps:

Step1- Pass the vehicle test at an authorised centre. Skip this step if the vehicle was produced in the last 3 years.
Step2- Buy car insurance in Sharjah from an authorised company.
Step3- Clear every traffic fine on your file.
Step4- Apply through the MOI app or website, Emirates Vehicle Gate, or a Sharjah service centre. Attach your documents.
Step5- Pay AED 400 (light vehicle).
Step6- Collect your Mulkiya and plate numbers.

Click Here to Know About Car Registration Renewal in Sharjah

Car Registration in Sharjah - Online

Yes. The MOI website, the MOI UAE app, and Emirates Vehicle Gate all accept vehicle registration applications for Sharjah. Log in with UAE Pass, and the process looks like this:

Step1- Sign in to the MOI website or app with UAE Pass.
Step2- Open the vehicle registration service from the services list.
Step3- Fill in the application and upload your documents.
Step4- Pay the fees electronically.
Step5- Receive the registration card that was issued electronically or delivered to you for AED 15.

MOI lists the estimated time for this service at about 4 minutes once everything is in order.

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How Long Does the Registration Last, and What Happens if it Expires?

12 months: that's the maximum validity of a vehicle registration under the Federal Traffic Law. It's followed by a 30-day grace period in which you can still renew. Renewal for a private light vehicle costs AED 350, and cars past their third year must pass the annual test before the renewal goes through.

Driving an unregistered vehicle or one with expired registration means a fine of AED 500 and 4 black points under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, in force from 29 March 2025. If the registration has expired for more than 3 months, the vehicle is impounded for 7 days on top of the fine. An expired registration can also complicate your insurance position after an accident.

Disclaimer: A note on accuracy: every fee and rule above reflects MOI, Sharjah Police, and UAE government publications as of 8 July 2026. Authorities update fees from time to time, so treat the amount shown at payment on moi.gov.ae or evg.ae as final.

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Common Questions About Car Registration in Sharjah

AED 400 for a private light vehicle, under the MOI federal fee schedule. A motorcycle costs AED 200, while used car ownership transfer costs AED 300. Note that the yearly renewal costs AED 350. Insurance and testing charges are separate, while card delivery adds AED 15.

No. The RTA is Dubai's authority and has no role in Sharjah registrations. Sharjah's vehicle services are run by the Sharjah Police Traffic and Licensing Department on the MOI federal system. Use shjpolice.gov.ae, moi.gov.ae, the MOI UAE app, or evg.ae.

Mostly, yes. The application, document upload, and payment all happen on the MOI app or website or on Emirates Vehicle Gate with a UAE Pass login. The only physical step is the vehicle test at a centre, only required if your car needs one, as new vehicles are exempt for 3 years.

No. A vehicle produced in the last 3 years before registration is exempt from the test, according to the UAE Government.

Thirty days after the 12-month registration ends, under the Federal Traffic Law. Renew within that window, and you avoid penalties. Past it, driving the car risks an AED 500 fine, 4 black points, and a 7-day impoundment if the registration has expired for over 3 months.

Yes. The vehicle first exits Dubai's system with a transfer certificate from the RTA. You then register it in Sharjah with that certificate, your Emirates ID, insurance, and a passing test if the car is over 3 years old. The first registration test happens in the emirate where the car is being registered.