I noticed the front Dubai number plate of my car was missing when I parked it last night and when I checked the CCTV cameras to see if someone took it off, turns out I came home without it.
The car number plate might have dropped off when I was driving on the highway, unfortunately, I can’t drive my car until I have a plate replacement from RTA otherwise, Dubai Police won’t be happy about that.
Required Documents
Follow along with the detailed guide. You’ll need a copy of the following documents with the originals present with you just in case.
- The car registration (Mulkiya) 2 copies
- Driver License
- Emirates ID
Reporting a Missing Number Plate to Dubai Police
The first step, you need a lost item report from Dubai Police for RTA to issue another plate. Head to the nearest police station in Dubai with a copy of your Mulkiya.
The police officer will take the Mulkiya copy and start making a report for a lost item in the system, it takes a minute. The report will be printed, stamped and handed over to you.
Dubai Police Report Fees: AED70.
Receiving Dubai Number Plate from RTA
Now that you have a police report, you need to go to an RTA office, not any RTA office is okay. You need a branch with a plate factory and we recommend the RTA headquarters in Deira near the airport. Attached is the location.
Dubai Number Plate Replacement
In the Road and Transport Authority office, you need to pay another 70 dirhams for each plate number you’ve lost. That’s the replacement fee. Attached is a picture of the RTA number plate receipt.
Do the payment at the counter and head to the number plates counter, the officer will ask you to wait a few minutes. Then you will be handed a brand new plate to attach to your car.
That’s it. You paid 70 at Dubai police. Another 70 in RTA. Making the total bill 140 dirhams to replace your lost car number plate.
Total Costs
- AED 70 – Dubai Police lost item report
- AED 70 or 90 – per plate depending on plate size
- AED 5 – Printing services
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Nasia Rahiman
September 28, 2020 at 3:24 pmhi
I lost my front side numberplate
and applied through the website but after 4 days it came as rejected what may be the reason can anyone…
Christopher Milbourne
October 4, 2020 at 10:13 amHi Nasia, did you submit a police report?
Umesh
May 29, 2020 at 6:29 pmI lost my friend car how is checking in RTA
Christopher Milbourne
May 30, 2020 at 8:54 pmHi Umesh, did you lose the number plate or the vehicle itself.
Salim
May 17, 2020 at 8:13 pmHi
I lost my rear number plate, should I have to online register or I can go with same car in quasis n register my complaint
Christopher Milbourne
May 18, 2020 at 8:40 amIt’s best to apply online and only visit the licensing department when the police report has been obtained.
Rumi Bhada
July 6, 2020 at 6:33 pmwhat is the site to apply online
Christopher Milbourne
July 7, 2020 at 3:01 pmYou can check here or call 800 90 90.
ann
April 16, 2020 at 6:34 pmHi I received the police report from al quasis station, shall I go online to RTA to apply for the car plate replacement ?
Can I Still drive without my rear plate number ? RTA is close since there’s restrictions to drive ( 24hrs sterilization) cant kindly advice . thanks
ann gonzales
April 13, 2020 at 9:25 amhi, I lost the rear plate number,since there’s a restrictions to drive in dubai (24hrs sterilization) as im living in sharja. pls let me know to apply by online and get the plate to replace.
Christopher Milbourne
April 13, 2020 at 10:22 amHi Ann, you can reach out to the RTA on 800 90 90, you’ll also need a police report.
ann gonzales
April 13, 2020 at 9:24 amI lost the rear plate number,since there’s a restrictions to drive in dubai (24hrs sterilization) as im living in sharja. pls let me know to apply by online and get the plate to replace.
Fazil
March 22, 2020 at 9:38 pmMissing my pickup number plate please help
Shaikh Mohammed
March 13, 2020 at 2:38 pmI have lost my mulukyaa
Card
Armin
January 14, 2020 at 12:53 pmfound it, its under documents!
Armin
January 14, 2020 at 12:51 pmanyone know where in website is for car plate number?
I went to lost Items and in list I cant find anything about plate number!
i see only documents passport jewelry mobile material money!
AKK
January 12, 2020 at 3:12 pmI lost my front number plate, still waiting for my lost item certificate which applied through Dubai Police App.
Can i still drive?
Christopher Milbourne
January 13, 2020 at 11:00 amIt’s not advisable to drive around without a license plate in the UAE. Have you applied to get a new one?
Perumal
November 22, 2019 at 4:36 pmLost my car number plate front only
Christopher Milbourne
November 24, 2019 at 9:36 amYou’ll need to get a police report and take that report to the RTA.
SHIBIN
May 25, 2019 at 9:28 pmI LOST VEHICLE MULKIYA CARD.. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE POSSIBILITIES TO GET NEW REGISTRATION CARD..
Khurram Sultan
April 13, 2019 at 1:00 pmI applied online and paid for lost number plate, I didn’t recieve any Intimation of next steps! Now what ?
mohammad Zia
November 14, 2018 at 10:44 amdears the process is all online and Dubai Police is extremely fast!
Reshma Roy
November 6, 2018 at 4:52 pmHi,
Can I know what the procedure would be if I lost the rear plate of an Abudhabi registered car in Dubai?
Will I still need a police report from Dubai considering it was lost while in Dubai?
Salam Waddah
December 5, 2018 at 9:33 amReshma, I’m not quite sure in this case, just so you don’t pay any costs without being sure, please call Dubai Police and ask about this matter. Hope you get a replacement soon and let us know the results.
Aiza
December 18, 2017 at 3:45 pmAs of today, December 18th 2017, you have to apply via Dubai Police APP (NOTE APP, not never online or website). This is from experience.
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 10:48 amLooks like I was the last to be using the old method because I did my number plates replacement lost item certificate from Dubai Police branch.
Reshma Roy
November 6, 2018 at 4:52 pmHi,
Can I know what the procedure would be if I lost the rear plate of an Abudhabi registered car in Dubai?
Will I still need a police report from Dubai considering it was lost while in Dubai?
Salam Waddah
December 5, 2018 at 9:37 amHi Reshma, I am unsure of your case, please do call Dubai Police and let us know the results for us to update the post with more information.
Karl M
November 19, 2017 at 10:17 amThe process has changed as of 1st of November 2017.
You now need to complete the Police section online via Dubai Police website, under lost items, for 70aed.
The rest of the process hasn’t changed.
Salam Waddah
November 20, 2017 at 2:59 pmDo you mean applying a lost item certificate using Dubai police website? Yes, it’s possible using this link
avinash
June 14, 2018 at 12:20 pmwch one i need to select