Steps to Take After You Lose Number Plate in UAE

Reasons to Replace a Lost Number Plate

A car number plate is a key identification element linked to the car and its owner. A lost number plate can lead to legal complications and charges. The police, for instance, impose fines for driving without a number plate. Here are the penalties you can get as an owner of a car with lost number plate(s) –

• Traffic Fine – AED 3,000
• 24 black points against the driving licence
• Vehicle confiscation for 90 days

Thus, you should replace the lost number plate. 

What to Do after Losing a Number Plate?

If you have lost number plate, here is the first course of action you need to take —

1. Report the Loss to the Police – Visit the nearest police station and file a complaint about the loss. Obtain the police report — it is necessary to get a new car number plate. 
2. Keep the Documents for Replacement Ready – Every Emirate will require you to submit a set of documents to replace the lost number plate in the UAE. 
3. Inform Your Insurance Provider – While it is not mandatory, it is recommended. If you’ve lost the number plate because of theft, some insurance policies may cover the replacement costs. 

Once you have completed these initial steps, replace the number plate. Here’s how to replace the lost number plate in different Emirates. 

Replacing a Lost Number Plate in Dubai

You can replace your lost number plate online in Dubai via the RTA’s official website. For this -

• Step1- Go to the official website at – https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home?lang=en
• Step2- Log into the account using your username, password, or UAE Pass
• Step3- Select the vehicle whose number plate you lost 
• Step4- Select the lost number plate — front, back, or both 
• Step5- If you’ve lost both number plates, with another random number or an owned number
• Step6- Once done, pay the required amount after confirming the terms and conditions 
• Step7- You will receive the receipts and ownership certificate digitally

Alternatively, you can replace a lost number plate online via the RTA Dubai app or the Mahboub Chatbot on the RTA’s website. If you want to replace one physically, you can visit any of the Customer Happiness Centres or Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres. 

Costs for Replacing a Lost Number Plate in Dubai –

• Short plate – AED 35
• Short classical plate – AED 150
• Motorcycle short plate – AED 25
• Expo-branded plate – AED 100
• Vehicle registration card – AED 50
• Long plate – AED 50
• Long classical plate – AED 150
• Luxury plate – AED 500
• Dubai-branded plate – AED 200
• Knowledge and innovation fees – + AED 20

Replacing a Lost Number Plate in Abu Dhabi

To replace your lost number plate in Abu Dhabi, you can visit TAMM’s official website or visit the service centres. Here’s how it goes on the website.

• Go to https://www.tamm.abudhabi/
• Log into your account using your UAE Pass 
• Submit the application for the lost number plate with the required documents
• Pay the required fees
• You will receive the replacement for the lost number plate 

Costs to Replace Lost Number Plates in Abu Dhabi –

• For 2 long plates – AED 70
• For 2 short number plates – AED 60
• Sports number plate – AED 500
• Identity plate for each plate – AED 200
• 1 long plate – AED 45
• 1 short plate – AED 35

Replacing a Lost Number Plate in Sharjah & Other Emirates

To replace lost number plates in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, you can follow the channels mentioned below. 

1. Happiness Service Centres – Visit the Ministry of Interior service centre. Submit the mandatory documents and pay the required fees. 
2. Payment and Interactive Sites – Visit the Ministry of Interior’s official website at https://moi.gov.ae/en/. Log into your account and select the service to replace the lost number plate, and attach the documents.Once done, pay the fees. You will receive the plate number ownership certificate immediately. 
3. Smart App – Download the app and log in to your account. Select the service to replace the lost number plate and attach the documents. Pay the fees. 

Related Pages
Dubai Car Number Plate	Abu Dhabi Car Number Plate
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Documents Required to Replace a Lost Number Plate in UAE

Here’s the list of documents required to replace a lost number plate in the UAE. 

Citizens, Residents, and GCC Nationals	Companies	Free Zone Companies	Local or Federal Governmental or Semi-Governmental Entities	Diplomatic Bodies
Emirates ID Police report about a lost number plate	Emirates ID Letter from the company Police report about the lost vehicle number plate	Emirates ID Letter from the company Police report about the lost number plate Letter from the free zone authorities	Emirates ID of the authorised person Governmental entity’s letter Police report about the lost number plate	Emirates ID A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Police report for lost number plate

To Conclude

By following the outlined steps, you can effectively replace your lost number plate. Check the procedures and charges specific to your Emirate. As you follow these steps, you comply with the UAE’s traffic laws while keeping your vehicle’s identification in place.

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