How to Transfer Car Ownership from Sharjah to Dubai?

You may need to transfer your car registration if you are living in Sharjah and are selling your car to a buyer who lives in Dubai or you are moving to Dubai from Sharjah and you wish to take your car along with you. Either way, you will require transferring your car registration.

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How to Transfer Car Ownership from Sharjah to Dubai?

When you sell your vehicle registered in Sharjah to a buyer in Dubai, it's essential to transfer ownership to ensure a smooth transaction. This is your legal responsibility as the seller. Failing to do so could result in hefty fines or even disciplinary actions against you.

Here is a step-by-step process for transferring car ownership from Sharjah to Dubai.

Step1- Pay off Outstanding Traffic Fines

Pay off your due traffic fines before selling your car to the other party. You can go to the Sharjah Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to pay the fines.

Step2- Terminate the Insurance

Before selling the car to the buyer in Dubai, you should terminate the current policy. The new buyer would need to buy used car insurance in Dubai for this coverage.

Step3- Get a Passing Test Report

Get your vehicle professionally inspected to ensure it is drivable. You can visit Tasjeel or other SRTA-approved inspection centres in Sharjah.

Step4- Gather the Required Documents

To ensure that the vehicle transfer ownership from Sharjah to Dubai is successful, both parties need to have a set of documents. The seller needs to have the following documents –

Original Emirates ID
Mulkiya
Original and a copy of the passport with a residence visa
If the seller had a car loan, they should confirm the final loan payment
An NOC from the bank if the loan is not paid completely
Technical inspection certificate of the vehicle

The buyer needs to have the following set of documents –

Emirates ID
Original and a copy of the UAE driving licence
Residence visa (for non-GCC expatriates)
Original and a copy of the passport

Step5- Manage the Car Number Plates

Usually, the buyer keeps the number plates. But in some cases, the seller can choose to retain them as well. This is particularly if the number plates are unique or of sentimental value.

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FAQ's

To transfer car ownership from Dubai to Sharjah, simply follow these steps —

Get a Clearance Certificate: Obtain this from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to confirm that there are no pending fines or issues with the vehicle.
Cancel Dubai Registration: Visit Dubai RTA to cancel registration by submitting required documents including the clearance certificate, original Emirates ID, passport copy, and Sharjah residence visa copy.
Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sharjah: This confirms the absence of obstacles with respect to transferring ownership. Submit a Dubai cancellation letter and necessary documents to the Sharjah Traffic and Licensing Department.
Complete Transfer Process: Submit the NOC and required documents to the Sharjah Traffic and Licensing Department. Pay the transfer fees.

Collect New Sharjah Registration: Upon completion, you will receive the new registration card and number plates, which will serve as proof of ownership in Sharjah.

Car ownership transfer in Sharjah can easily be done from the comfort of one’s own house through the online services of the Emirates RTA.

However, if you wish to do it offline you can visit the RTA customer service center in person or visit a Tasjeel Center like Tasjeel Abbu Shagara, Tasjeel Sharjah Auto Village, Tasjeel Al Yarmook, and so forth.

The transfer fee varies as per the vehicle’s weight —