How to Get a Driving Experience Certificate in Dubai for Overseas Licence - A Step-by-Step Guide

RTA offers a service to apply for a driver licence certificate through its digital and offline services. Also known as the ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate, it confirms the absence of a current driving licence or training file. It serves multiple purposes — professional, personal, or official requirements like employment, insurance, or international licence applications. 

How to Apply for a Driver Experience Certificate in Dubai?

You can apply for a driving experience certificate online or offline as per your preferred mode. The methods offered are –

• Via RTA’s official website
• RTA Dubai App
• Dubai Now App
• RTA Self-Service Machines

How to Get Driving Experience Certificate Online in Dubai?

You can get the driving experience certificate online in Dubai with three methods. These methods are - 

Method1- RTA Website

• Step1- Enter your Emirates ID, plate number, or driving licence details.
• Step2- You will get an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the same to confirm your identity. 
• Step3- Select the ‘Driver Experience Certificate’ or ‘To Whom It May Concern Certificate’ option. 
• Step4- Pay the applicable fee and fines using your credit card. 
• Step5- You will get the certificate at your registered email address. 

Method2- RTA Dubai App

• Step1- Log into the app and select ‘Driver Experience Certificate’. 
• Step2- Check the driving licence details. 
• Step3- Select the purpose for which you require the certificate. 
• Step4- Settle the outstanding traffic fines (if applicable) and pay the relevant fees using a credit card. 
• Step5- You will receive the certificate at your registered email address. Alternatively, you can view it in ‘My Docs’. 

Method3- Dubai Now App

• Step1- Log into the app and select the ‘Driving’ option. Next, click on the ‘My Licence’ tab. 
• Step2- Select the ‘Driving Experience Certificate service’. 
• Step3- Choose the purpose of the certificate. 
• Step4- Pay off the outstanding traffic fines (if any). Also, use your credit card to settle the required service fee. 
• Step5- Your certificate will be issued. Check it and download it in PDF format. You will also get it at your email address. 

How to Get Driving Experience Certificate Offline in Dubai?

RTA Self-Service Machines

You can also apply for a driver experience certificate in person at certain RTA centres through their self-service kiosks. Here is how it works —

• Enter your driving licence details. 
• Pay all the required fees and settle fines using your credit card. 
• You will receive the certificate. 

Here is a list of the RTA centres that offer this service —

• Customer Happiness Centre – Deira, Al Manarah, Al Kifaf, Umm Ramool, Al Barsha, Al Twar
• Muhaisna Shamil
• Tamam Vehicle Testing
• Tasjeel – Al Barsha, Al Tawar, Al Qusais
• Wasel Vehicle Testing – Al Jaddaf

Note - The process time for this service is 5 minutes. 

How Long is a Driver Experience Certificate Valid?

A driver's experience certificate remains valid for 60 days from the day it is issued. 

Driver Experience Certificate Charges

The service charge for a Driver Experience Certificate is AED 100. The knowledge and innovation fee is AED 20. 

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Things You Need to Know Before Applying

Before applying for a driving experience certificate, take a look at some points to keep in mind —

• Settle outstanding fines and dues.
• To make the certificate valid, you need to request a ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate. This can be done through the official website or app of the Ministry of Interior. 
• To use the certificate in countries other than the UAE, get it authenticated and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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