{
  "id": 12157589,
  "title": "Lost or damaged Dubai driving licence? How to replace it, fees and steps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lost-or-damaged-dubai-driving-licence-how-to-replace-it-fees-and-steps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:16:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-lost-damaged-driving-licence-replacement-fees-steps-1.500699138"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai residents can replace a lost or damaged driving licence without starting from the beginning. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows citizens and residents with a valid licence to request a replacement online, via the RTA Dubai app, or at a self-service machine. The replacement keeps the remaining validity period of the original licence.\n\nReplacement fees vary by age: those under 21 pay Dh120 (including a Dh20 Knowledge and Innovation fee), while individuals 21 or older pay Dh320. Outstanding fines must be cleared before the process. Sanad card holders can enjoy a 50% discount.\n\nTo replace the licence online, go to the RTA website (rta.ae), select 'Apply for or Manage a Driving Licence', then 'Replace Lost/Damaged Driving Licence'. Log in with a valid Emirates ID, passport, or UAE Pass, enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, and confirm the details. Choose how to receive the physical card, pay any outstanding fines and fees, and you'll receive the Digital Driving Licence instantly. It can also be accessed via My Docs on the RTA Dubai app and added to an Apple or Samsung Wallet.\n\nIf you need the licence immediately, you can print it at an RTA self-service machine or smart kiosk. Currently, smart kiosks are available at Al Barsha, Al Kifaf, Al Manarah, Al Twar, Deira, and Umm Ramool Customer Happiness Centres. These smart kiosks operate 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.\n\nThe delivery options are standard at Dh20, same-day at Dh35, same-day within two hours at Dh50, and international delivery at Dh50.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Lost your Dubai driving licence or have a card that is damaged and can no longer be used? You do not need to go through the process of applying for a new licence from scratch. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows residents and citizens with a valid driving licence to request a replacement online, through the RTA Dubai app or at a self-service machine. The replacement licence…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}