# How to Check Driving License Status Online in UAE - 2026 **Published:** 2022-05-10T12:49:21.888Z **Updated:** 2026-10-05T11:04:07.655Z **Author:** Nupur Jain **Reviewer:** Toshita Chauhan Balochi **Original Url:** https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/check-driving-licence-status-online-uae/ **We are Rated:** 4.7/5 **Review Count:** 45,327 [Reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ry9H7NLgFAGso8gZ7) **Insurance Partners:** 35+ **Trusted Customers:** 2 Million+ **Policies Sold:** 1 Million+ If you drive in the UAE, it’s important to know whether your driving license is active, expired, under process, or ready for renewal. The good part is that you can check most driving license details online through official UAE portals. The correct portal depends on the emirate that issued your license. Dubai licenses are managed through RTA, while Abu Dhabi licenses are handled through Abu Dhabi Police and TAMM. Licenses issued in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain are usually checked through MOI or EVG. ## How to Check UAE Driving License Status Online? You can easily check your driving License status online. The UAE government has made the process quite efficient, allowing you to access all the necessary details quickly. **Here are 3 ways to check UAE driving License online -** * [RTA Dubai website](#how-check-driving-licence-status-online-via-rta-dubai-portal) * [Abu Dhabi Government website](#how-check-driving-licence-status-online-via-abu-dhabi-government-portal) * [Mobile applications - RTA Dubai App and Abu Dhabi Transport App](#how-check-driving-licence-status-via-mobile-applications) Table of Content * [How to Check UAE Driving License Status Online?](#how-to-check-uae-driving-license-status-online) * [How Check Driving License Status Online Via RTA Dubai Portal?](#how-check-driving-license-status-online-via-rta-dubai-portal) * [How Check Driving License Status Online Via Abu Dhabi Government Portal?](#how-check-driving-license-status-online-via-abu-dhabi-government-portal) * [How Check Driving License Status Via Mobile Applications?](#how-check-driving-license-status-via-mobile-applications) * [How to Check if Your UAE Driving License is Manual or Automatic](#how-to-check-if-your-uae-driving-license-is-manual-or-automatic) * [How to Check Driving License's Validity in UAE?](#how-to-check-driving-license's-validity-in-uae) * [How to Check Driving License Status by Application Number?](#how-to-check-driving-license-status-by-application-number) *  [](# ) * [FAQs: UAE Driving License Check Online](#faqs-uae-driving-license-check-online) * [Know More About Car Insurance](#know-more-about-car-insurance) ## How Check Driving License Status Online Via RTA Dubai Portal? RTA's official website offers a seamless process to check the driving License status online. **Here are the steps to check your status —** * **Step1-** Visit [RTA’s](http://www.rta.ae/) official website * **Step2-** Go to the ‘Services’ tab and select the ‘Driving License Services’ option from the dropdown menu * **Step3-** Click on the ‘License Status Check’ option under this tab * **Step4-** You will be directed to the new window — here, enter your driving License number, date of birth, and Emirates ID * **Step5-** Once done, click on the ‘Submit’ tab and review the License validity, expiry date, and fines ## How Check Driving License Status Online Via Abu Dhabi Government Portal? As a resident, you can also check your UAE driving License status online via the Abu Dhabi Government website. **Here’s how to do it —** * **Step1-** Visit the Abu Dhabi Government Service Portal * **Step2-** Search for ‘Driving License Check’ in the search bar and find the License status service * **Step3-** Enter your Abu Dhabi driving License number and Emirates ID * **Step4-** Click on the ‘Submit’ tab and check your License’s validity, expiry date, and black points ## How Check Driving License Status Via Mobile Applications? Besides the official websites, you can also use official government mobile applications to check UAE driving License online – * RTA Dubai App * Abu Dhabi Transport App ### **RTA Dubai App** * **Step1-** Download the app * **Step2-** Open it and log in to the account using your UAE Pass or RTA account * **Step3-** Tap on the ‘Driving License services’ tab * **Step4-** Click on the ‘License Status’ option * **Step5-** Enter your License number or Emirates ID * **Step6-** You will be able to check the validity, fines, and renewal options on your phone screen ### **Abu Dhabi Transport App** * **Step1-** Download the app * **Step2-** Register for the app using your Emirates ID or UAE pass * **Step3-** Tap on the ‘Driving License’ tab * **Step4-** Click on the ‘Check Status’ option * **Step5-** Enter your Abu Dhabi driving License number * **Step6-** On the mobile screen, you will be able to check your License’s validity, black points, and expiration date ## How to Check if Your UAE Driving License is Manual or Automatic The UAE has strict driving rules. If you own an automatic driving license but drive a manual vehicle, this can lead to fines and legal action. Thus, it is important to check if your UAE driving license is manual or automatic. You can check either by checking the physical card or by logging in to the UAE official portals or apps. Here are the steps to follow: ### Check Your Physical Driving License Card Your physical driving license card has the details printed on it. Look at the vehicle category. It will read ‘manual’ for manual transmission. Otherwise, it will read ‘automatic’ for automatic transmission. ### Visit the RTA website or Dubai App * **Step1:** Visit the RTA website or download the Dubai app * **Step2:** Log in with your Emirates ID or UAE Pass * **Step3:** Navigate to the ‘Driver and Vehicle Services’ * **Step4:** Enter your license number and other details * **Step5:** Check the vehicle details ### Download the Ministry of Interior (MoI) App * **Step1:** Download the MoI app and sign in using your UAE Pass * **Step2:** Click on the ‘Driving License’ section and add your details. * **Step3:** Check the vehicle details to know whether it is manual or automatic ## How to Check Driving License's Validity in UAE? A driving license in the UAE is valid for two years for individuals of all nationalities aged 21 and above. For those below the age of 21 years, the license is valid for one year. After renewal, the driving license for UAE and GCC citizens is valid for 10 years, while a resident license is valid for five years. Using the official RTA website, you can find out whether your driving license is still valid or requires renewal. **Follow the given steps to view details concerning the validity of your driving license in the UAE** * **Step1-** Go to traffic.rta.ae * **Step2-** Select the ‘Driving License’ option * **Step3-** Enter your driving License number and issuance date. * **Step4-** Verify by selecting ‘I am not a robot’ * **Step5-** Click on ‘More Information’ * **Step6-** Take a screenshot of the results **Note -** This process applies to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. ## How to Check Driving License Status by Application Number? You may need your application number when you want to check the status of a new driving License request, renewal request, print-card request, or delivery update. It helps the authority find your exact service request. However, not every emirate offers a public “check by application number” page. In most cases, you need to log into the same portal where you applied and check the request under your account. **Follow these steps to check your driving License status by application number:** * **Step1-** Open the official portal from where you applied * **Step2-** Sign in using UAE Pass or your registered account * **Step3-** Go to Traffic & Licensing or Driving License Services * **Step4-** Open My Requests, Service History, Transactions, or the active License service * **Step5-** Enter the application number if the portal asks for it * **Step6-** Check the current status, pending step, or payment update ### Where Can You Find the Application Number? | Where to Check | What to Look For | | --- | --- | | SMS from the authority | Application number, reference number, or transaction ID | | Email confirmation | Service request number or payment reference | | Portal dashboard | Request history or transaction history | | Payment receipt | Receipt number or transaction number | | Driving school account | Learning file or application reference | | [RTA](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/) / [TAMM](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/tamm-abu-dhabi/) / MOI / [EVG](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/emirates-vehicle-gate/) account | License service request details | | Related Links | | --- | | [Driving License UAE](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/driving-license/) | [Renew Driving License in Dubai](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/renewing-driving-License-in-dubai/) | | [Driving License in Dubai](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/dubai-driving-license/) | [Renew Driving License in Abu Dhabi](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/renew-a-driving-license-in-abu-dhabi/) | | [Driving License in Abu Dhabi](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/abu-dhabi-driving-License/) | [Renew Driving License in Sharjah](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/driving-License-renewal-sharjah/) | | [Driving License in Sharjah](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/sharjah-driving-License/) | [Have a Driving License Issued Abroad?](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/have-a-driving-License-issued-abroad/) | | [Renew Your Dubai Driving License in Less Than 10 Minutes](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/renew-your-dubai-driving-License-in-less-than-10-minutes/) | [Driving License for Expats in the UAE](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/driving-license-for-expats-uae/) | | [International Driving License](https://www.policybazaar.ae/rta/international-driving-license/) | [RTA Road Test Appeal in Case of Failed Road Test](https://www.policybazaar.ae/car-insurance/articles/applealing-a-failed-rta-road-test/) | ## FAQs: UAE Driving License Check Online ### How can I check driving license status online in the UAE? You can check driving license status online through the official government portal linked to the emirate where your license was issued. * **Dubai:** RTA portal * **Abu Dhabi:** TAMM (Abu Dhabi Government) * Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ: MOI or EVG Login using UAE Pass to view your license status. ### Is online driving license check free in the UAE? Yes. Online driving license check is completely free across all emirates. There is no fee for checking license status, application progress, or test stage. Charges apply only when you book tests, issue, renew, or deliver a license. ### How do I check my driving license status if it was issued in Dubai? If your license was issued in Dubai, log in to the RTA website using UAE Pass. Your driving license status appears inside license or test-related services. ### How to check driving license status online in Abu Dhabi? For Abu Dhabi licenses, visit the TAMM portal, sign in with UAE Pass, and open the ‘Get a Driving License’ journey. Your license status is shown through journey stages such as test completion or license issuance. ### How to check driving license details online for Sharjah or Ajman? If your license was issued in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, or Umm Al Quwain, use the MOI UAE website or Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG). After login, you can view license status and basic driving license information. ### Can I check driving license status online without UAE Pass? No. All official portals require UAE Pass login. There is no public driving license status check available using just a license number or Emirates ID without authentication. ### What does ‘under process’ mean when checking driving license status? ‘Under process’ means your license request is still active. This could relate to — * Pending test * Test recently completed * License issuance in progress It does not mean your license is rejected or cancelled. ### How to check driving license online if I don’t know the issuing emirate? If you are unsure, start with a federal portal (MOI or EVG). If no record appears, try: * RTA for Dubai * TAMM for Abu Dhabi Licenses only appear on the portal of the issuing authority. ### Can I check UAE driving license validity online? Yes. After logging in, you can perform a UAE driving license validity check to see whether your license is active, expired, or nearing expiry. Validity details are visible on RTA, TAMM, MOI, and EVG portals. ### Can I track driving license delivery in the UAE? Yes, but only after license issuance and only if delivery is selected. The status check itself is free, but delivery tracking appears only after payment for the courier service. ### Can I check my UAE driving license without a UAE Pass? Yes, you can check your UAE driving license without the UAE Pass. Log in using your Emirates ID, username or password, Traffic File Number, or Passport number. ### How to check license status after renewal? You can check the license status after renewal through the UAE official portals or apps. 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