Cost To Sell Your Car In Dubai — Fees, Steps, & Insider Tips

Selling a car in Dubai involves several important steps, including understanding the costs related to ownership transfer. Whether you are selling privately or through a dealership, knowing the right fees, required paperwork, and legal procedures ensures a smooth and hassle-free transaction. This guide covers everything you need to know about selling your car in Dubai.

When selling a car, you need to be aware of the various official fees. Below is the updated cost breakdown for transferring ownership in Dubai:

Other Fees Include:

Additional costs may include vehicle inspection, insurance updates, and clearing any pending traffic fines. Always confirm the latest fees with the Dubai RTA before proceeding.

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If the vehicle is over three years old, it must pass a roadworthiness inspection at an authorised centre like Tasjeel, Shamil, or Mumayaz.

Both parties must sign the sale agreement. This step legally binds the sale.

Pay the ownership transfer fees and any additional charges directly at the RTA centre.

After completing the paperwork and payment, the buyer will receive a new Mulkiya (registration card) confirming the change of ownership. For a detailed guide on selling your car in Dubai, click here.

Selling a car in Dubai involves ownership transfer fees, administrative steps, and vehicle inspection requirements. Understanding these costs and ensuring you have the necessary documents can help streamline the sale process.

To sell a car in Dubai, you need an Emirates ID (for both buyer and seller), a vehicle registration card (Mulkiya), valid insurance under the buyer’s name, a vehicle inspection report (if needed), and a signed sale agreement.

The fees depend on the vehicle type. For light vehicles, it’s AED 350. Other vehicles like heavy trucks and buses have higher fees. An additional AED 50 is charged for the sale agreement, and AED 20 for knowledge fees.

You can complete the transfer at any RTA customer happiness centre or approved service providers like Tasjeel, Shamil, Mumayaz, or Wasel.

Yes, if the car is more than three years old, it must undergo and pass a roadworthiness inspection at an authorised RTA centre before the ownership transfer.

No, all outstanding traffic fines must be paid before you can complete the ownership transfer. The system will block the process until all dues are cleared.

Clean your car, fix minor issues, gather all documents, get a valuation if needed, and consider a professional inspection to build buyer confidence and secure a better selling price.

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