How to Renew Your Driving License in Dubai: Steps, Documents, and Costs

Renewing your driving license in Dubai is one of the simplest and fastest administrative services for residents of the UAE. If you live in Dubai and your license is about to expire, you can renew it online or in person by following a few simple steps.

This up-to-date guide explains the required documents, costs, renewal methods, specific conditions for expired licenses, and the locations of automatic machines in detail.

Why is Having a Driving License in Dubai Important?

After the Emirates ID, a driving license is considered one of the most important identification documents for residents of Dubai.
Having a valid license:

• Allows for daily commuting independently of public transport schedules

• Is a significant advantage for many job opportunities

• Is widely used in administrative matters, car rentals, and daily life

Required Documents for Renewing a Driving License

For all nationalities, the required documents are the same:

• Valid Emirates ID

• Vision Test (at RTA approved centers)

• Health Certificate only for individuals whose job is professional driving

Costs of Renewing a Driving License in Dubai

Individuals Under 21 Years

• License renewal fee: 100 AED

• Knowledge and Innovation Fee: 20 AED

• Vision Test: approximately 140 to 180 AED

• Mobile Service (if selected): 500 AED (optional)

Individuals 21 Years and Older

• License renewal fee: 300 AED

• Other costs are similar to the above

Methods for Renewing a Driving License in Dubai

License renewal can be done through the following methods:

• Official RTA website

• RTA or Dubai Now app

• Automatic driving license renewal machines

• Approved driving training centers and institutions

All these methods will be active in 2025.

Locations of Automatic License Renewal Machines

Automatic renewal machines are available at the following locations:

• Customer Service Center in Umm Al-Quwain

• Deira, Al Barsha, Al Manara, Al Towar, Al Kafaf

• Al Towar Registration, Al Barsha Registration

• Al Muhaisnah, Tamam, Al Qusais, Wasl Al Jaddaf

Steps for Renewing a Driving License

1. Complete the Vision Test at RTA approved centers

2. Log into the RTA website or app using your Emirates ID or UAE Pass

3. Select the option “Renew Driving License”

4. Pay the renewal fee and any potential fines

5. Receive a digital copy of the license

6. Receive a physical copy if requested (in-person delivery or postal delivery)

What Conditions Apply If I Return to the UAE After Years?

If Less Than 10 Years Have Passed Since License Expiration:

• Online renewal is possible

• Only the late payment fine will be charged

• Maximum late payment fine: 500 AED

If More Than 10 Years Have Passed Since License Expiration:

• In addition to renewal, participation in the Driving Road Test is mandatory

• The passing certificate must be uploaded to the system

This rule will be implemented in 2025 without changes.

Online Driving License Renewal

Regardless of the expiration duration, online renewal is possible. The general process is as follows:

1. Log in or create an account on the RTA website

2. Select the driving license renewal service

3. Enter the driving file number

4. Upload the required documents (if requested)

5. Pay the fees

6. Receive a temporary digital license via email

The main license will be delivered through one of the following methods:

• In-person visit to customer satisfaction centers in Deira or Al Barsha

• Delivery by courier at a cost of approximately 25 AED

Final Summary

Renewing a driving license in Dubai in 2025 is a fast, transparent, and mostly digital process. As long as the license expiration does not exceed 10 years, it can be renewed without a test and only by paying the fine. Paying attention to the expiration time and completing the vision test are the only key points of this process.