How to Renew Driving Licence in Sharjah

Sharjah offers a grace period for renewal, where you get extra time to complete the renewal process without penalties. In fact, renewing during this period also ensures uninterrupted driving privileges and saves you from the hassle of reapplying for a new license. Take advantage of this grace period to enjoy continued access to the roads in Sharjah without any hassle.

 

Why is it Important to Renew Your Sharjah Driving Licence?

Driving licences in Sharjah are valid for 2 years. After that, you must renew it to avoid penalties for driving with an expired one. Timely renewal is essential to avoid fines and ensure that you drive legally. 

 

Important Documents Required for Sharjah Driving Licence Renewal

Before understanding how to renew driving licence in Sharjah, let’s quick look at the important documents required to renew your licence —

• Original Valid Emirates ID
• Old Driving Licence
• No Outstanding Penalties
• Recent Passport-sized Photos
• Eye Test Results from an Authorised Center

Note: The eye test for a driving licence is valid for 3 years. You can use the same test report for renewal within 2 years. However, if more than 3 years have passed, you will need a new eye test report.

Once your Sharjah driving licence expires, you have a 30-day grace period to renew it. After this period, you will incur a fine of AED 10 per month, up to a maximum of AED 500.To avoid fines, you should renew your Sharajah driving license around 6 months before it expires. If your licence has expired for over 10 years, you must retake the driving test to renew it.

 

 

How to Renew a Driving Licence in Sharjah Online?

Follow these steps to renew your driving licence in Sharjah online —

• Step1- Visit the official Ministry of Interior's (MoI) website or the MoI smart app and log in using your UAE pass.
• Step2-Choose Renew a Vehicle Driver's Licence from the list of important services.
• Step3-Click on the Start Service option.
• Step4-Review the service and delivery fees displayed on the screen.
• Step5-Upload your new personal image under the fees section.
• Step6-Enter and save your address details.
• Step7-Select the delivery address from the Address list and click Next.’
• Step8-Confirm to proceed to the payment gateway.
• Step9-Click 'Yes' and get directed to the Payment Gateway.
• Step10-Select your payment method (credit or debit card, MasterCard, Visa, E-Dirham) and click 'Pay'.
• Step11-After the payment, review the payment receipt info and the receipt attachment to conclude the process of driving licence renewal Sharjah online.

 

How to Renew a Driving Licence in Sharjah Offline?

For offline driving licence renewal Sharjah, you can go to any of the following centres — 

 

Sharjah Traffic and Licencing Department (TLD)

 

You can easily renew Sharjah driving licence at TLD’s office located in the City Centre. Here is the Point of contact and address for your reference —

•  Address — Al Khan Area, Sharjah
• Phone Number — +971 6 528 1111

 

Other Centres

 

• Municipality Service Centres — Several Sharjah Municipality service centres can help you renew your Sharjah driving licence. You can visit the centre in your neighbourhood.
• Typing Centres — Many typing centres in Sharjah help with government tasks like driving licence renewal. For driving licence renewal Sharjah, you can seek staff’s help with the process and fill out the paperwork.
• Economic Development Department (DED) — DED service centres also provide government services like Sharjah driver's license renewal. 
• Mobile Units — Mobile units from the Sharjah Traffic and Licensing Department make licence renewal easier. Stay tuned for updates on when mobile repair units will be in your area.

Make sure you figure out the time and requirements for the renewal process before visiting these venues. 

 

 

Sharjah Driving Licence Renewal Fees

The table below lists the fees for driving licence renewal in Sharjah —

Category	Description	Amount
Federal Fees	Applicants below the age of 21 years	AED 120
Federal Fees	Applicants above the age of 21 years	AED 300
Local Fees	Innovation fees	AED 10
Local Fees	Knowledge fees	AED 10
Other Fees	Delivery company fees	AED 15
Other Fees	Eyes test fees (in case the eye test expires)	AED 100
Other Fees	Renewal delay fines per month (if applicable)	AED 10

RTA
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)	Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Sharjah	Transfer Car Registration

 

Where to Get Your Eyes Tested for Sharjah Driving Licence Renewal?

Here are some important eye testing centres in Sharjah to get tested for renewing your driving licence in Sharjah —

Eye Test Centre	Location	Services	Contact
Yateem Optician	Sharjah Corniche Street, 211a-211b, Al Fardan Centre	Comprehensive eye tests for renewing Sharjah driving licence	+971 6 556 2677
Magrabi Optical	89VX + WG - Mega Mall, Shop G24, Ground Floor - Zayed Bin Hareth	Eye tests for Sharjah driving licence renewal	+971 564084473
Rivoli EyeZone	City Centre — Level 1 — Al Nahda — Industrial Area - Sharjah	Holistic eye tests for Sharjah driving licence renewal	+971 6 522 1997
Al Jaber Optical	Shop No. U03-04 First Floor, Al Nahdha, Industrial Area	Eye tests for Sharjah driving licence renewal	+971 556002309
Lenskart	City Centre — Level 1 — Next to Krispy Kreme — Muwaileh Commercial — Al Zahia	Eye examination for renewing your driving licence	+971 6 567 6365

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