A UAE driving licence check online takes about two minutes if you know which portal covers your emirate. Dubai licences sit with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Abu Dhabi licences with Abu Dhabi Police and TAMM, and licences from Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah with the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Each one lets you see whether your licence is valid, when it expires and what is linked to your traffic file.
This guide shows the exact steps on every official channel, what the result tells you, and how an employer or rental company can verify someone else’s licence the right way. It also covers validity periods, renewal fees from the MOI service page, and what to do if your licence is expired, lost or simply not showing up.
UAE Driving Licence Check Online: Which Portal Do You Use?
The right portal for a UAE driving licence check depends on the emirate that issued the licence, not the emirate where you live now. Use this table to pick your channel.
Licence issued in
Official channel
Login needed
Dubai
RTA website and RTA Dubai app
Some services work without login; your full record needs an RTA account or UAE PASS
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police online services and TAMM
Yes, UAE PASS
Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
MOI UAE app and moi.gov.ae
Yes, UAE PASS or MOI account
Any emirate (checking a document someone gave you, Dubai only)
RTA Document Validation Service
No, but you need the document reference and traffic file number
A UAE licence is a federal licence, so it is valid for driving in all seven emirates whichever one issued it. The check simply happens on the issuing authority’s system.
Official Links for a UAE Driving Licence Check
These are the official pages used in this guide. Bookmark the one for your emirate and avoid unofficial lookup sites that ask for your Emirates ID.
A UAE driving licence check shows the current status of the licence and the key details stored against your traffic file. The exact layout differs by portal, but you can usually see:
Licence status, such as valid, expired, suspended or withdrawn
Issue date and expiry date
Licence number and traffic file number
Licence category, for example light vehicle, motorcycle or heavy vehicle
Issuing emirate
Black points and traffic fines linked to the traffic file, on portals that show your full record
The traffic file number is worth noting down. It links your licence, vehicles and fines in one place, and several services ask for it, including the RTA document check covered below.
How to Check Your Driving Licence on the MOI UAE App or Website
Drivers with a licence from Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah check it through the Ministry of Interior. The MOI UAE app and the MOI website use the same federal traffic system.
Download the MOI UAE app from the App Store or Google Play, or open moi.gov.ae.
Sign in with UAE PASS. The MOI renewal page lists the MOI website and UAE PASS digital identity as its access control.
Open the traffic services section and choose your driving licence or traffic file.
Review the status, expiry date and any fines shown on your file.
If the licence has expired or expires within 6 months, you can start a renewal from the same account.
The MOI system also feeds the Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG), which many drivers use for fines and vehicle services in the northern emirates. The licence details shown there come from the same federal record.
The MOI Renew Driving License service covers expired licences and those expiring within 6 months. Source: Ministry of Interior
How to Check a Dubai Driving Licence Online (RTA)
A Dubai driving licence is checked on the RTA website or the RTA Dubai app, because RTA issues and manages all Dubai licences. RTA splits its services into open access tools and services that need you to sign in.
RTA Open Access Driver License Services
The RTA Open Access Services page lets you reach some licensing services without a username and password. Under the Driver License Services tab, RTA lists four services:
Drivers Experience, History Certificate
Buy Handbook
License Renewal
Damaged Lost Driving License Replacement
Driver License Services on the RTA open access page. Source: Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai
RTA states on the same page that additional services open up once you log in. To see your full licence record, including fines and black points, sign in with your RTA account or UAE PASS on the website or the RTA Dubai app.
Checking fines against a Dubai licence is a separate step. Our Dubai RTA fine check guide explains how to search by licence number, plate or traffic file.
Verify a Dubai Licence With the RTA Document Validation Service
The RTA Document Validation Service checks in real time whether a document issued by the RTA Licensing Agency is still current and unchanged. Driving License is one of the products listed in its search menu, along with the Drivers Experience certificate, Learner’s Permit and other permits.
Enter the document reference and the traffic file number, then press Go.
Read the status on the screen. Press View to see a copy of the document RTA issued.
RTA explains that the service shows whether a product is current, not expired and unchanged. Source: Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai
The View button is the useful part for anyone checking a licence copy. It shows the version RTA issued, so you can spot a copy that has been edited.
How to Check an Abu Dhabi Driving Licence (TAMM and Abu Dhabi Police)
An Abu Dhabi driving licence is checked through Abu Dhabi Police online services or the TAMM government platform, and both require UAE PASS. When you open the Abu Dhabi Police driving licence services link, the portal goes straight to a sign in page with a single Sign in with UAE PASS button.
Abu Dhabi Police traffic services open with a UAE PASS sign in. Source: Abu Dhabi Police
Choose your driving licence to view its status and expiry date.
Use the same account to renew, replace or update the licence if needed.
For the fines side of an Abu Dhabi licence, see the Abu Dhabi traffic fines list, which lists amounts and black points.
Can You Check a Driving Licence With Your Emirates ID?
Yes, your Emirates ID is the main key for a UAE driving licence check, because your UAE PASS account and traffic file are tied to it. Once you sign in with UAE PASS, the MOI, RTA and Abu Dhabi systems match your licence to your identity automatically.
There is no official public page where anyone can type in an Emirates ID number and see another person’s licence. That limit protects your data. If a website offers that, treat it with caution and never enter your UAE PASS details there.
Fines are a little different, since some portals let you search them by Emirates ID. Our guide on how to check fines with your Emirates ID walks through each portal.
How to Check Driving Licence Expiry Date and Validity
The expiry date of a UAE driving licence appears on the card itself and in your digital licence on the MOI, RTA or TAMM app. How long a licence lasts depends on whether it is a first licence or a renewal, your age and your nationality group.
A quick example: a resident who passes the test at 22 gets a 2 year first licence. At the first renewal, the licence is issued for 5 years.
How Employers and Rental Companies Can Verify a Driver’s Licence
Employers, fleet operators and rental companies should verify a driver’s licence through an official channel and with the driver’s consent. A photocopy alone proves very little, because copies are easy to edit.
Dubai licences: ask the driver for the document reference and traffic file number, then check them on the RTA Document Validation Service. The View button shows the copy RTA issued.
Driving history: in Dubai, the driver can request a Drivers Experience, History Certificate from RTA, which can also be validated online with its reference number or transaction ID.
Ajman licences: Ajman Police issue a Driver Traffic Status Report covering accident history, violations and traffic points. The fee is AED 150 and the driver applies in person with a valid Emirates ID and licence.
Other emirates: ask the driver to show the live digital licence in the MOI UAE app or TAMM, rather than a screenshot.
Commercial verification tools exist, but they are not government services. For hiring decisions, rely on the issuing authority’s own record.
Checking Black Points and Fines on Your Licence
Black points and fines are recorded on your traffic file, so they show up when you check your licence on a signed in MOI, RTA or Abu Dhabi account. Too many points can lead to suspension, with the cumulative limit commonly given as 24 points.
Unpaid fines also matter for renewal. The MOI renewal terms require you to pay fines on the traffic code that are older than 6 months and all fines incurred on the licence before the new licence is issued.
What to Do If Your Licence Is Expired, Lost or Not Found
Your Licence Has Expired
An expired UAE driving licence can be renewed online through the MOI service, the RTA app or TAMM, and you can also renew up to 6 months before expiry. You must pass an eye test and clear the fines described above.
The MOI service page lists these fees:
Fee
Amount
Licence valid for one year (federal fee)
AED 100
Licence valid for more than one year (federal fee)
AED 300
Knowledge and innovation fees, Dubai (local fee)
AED 20
Delivery fee
AED 15
Late renewal costs extra. The UAE Government portal states that a fee of AED 10 per month applies when renewal is delayed by more than one month. Eye test charges are set by the test centre, so check the amount when you book.
Driving on an expired licence is a traffic violation. An expired licence also blocks other services, for example you cannot finish a vehicle registration renewal in the UAE until the licence is renewed.
Your Licence Is Lost or Damaged
A lost or damaged Dubai licence is replaced through the RTA Damaged Lost Driving License Replacement service listed on the RTA open access page. In other emirates, request a replacement through the MOI UAE app or TAMM.
If you chose an electronic licence and later need a printed card, MOI offers a Print Driving License service. It costs a AED 15 delivery fee, needs your Emirates ID and can be requested once per licence transaction.
Your Licence Does Not Show Up Online
A licence that does not appear online is usually being checked on the wrong system. Work through these points:
Confirm which emirate issued the licence and use that authority’s portal.
Make sure your UAE PASS account is verified and linked to the same Emirates ID used for the licence.
If you recently moved your traffic file to another emirate, give the transfer time to update.
Try the official app instead of the browser, or clear your browser cache.
Still stuck? Call the RTA on 8009090 for Dubai, or contact the MOI or Abu Dhabi Police service centre for your emirate.
Special Cases: Foreign Licences, Visitors and Diplomats
Not every driver in the UAE holds a UAE licence, and the check works differently for each group.
Foreign licence holders: some nationalities can exchange a valid home licence for a UAE licence. The applicant must be at least 18, according to the UAE Government portal.
Visitors: some visitors can drive on their national licence and later exchange it for a UAE licence if they become residents, under the Markhoos initiative.
Diplomatic staff: staff of missions accredited to the UAE apply for approval through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The service is free, takes 2 working days and gives a reference number to use with RTA Dubai.
Visitors with a foreign licence will not find it on MOI or RTA systems, because those systems only hold UAE issued licences.
Common Mistakes When Checking a UAE Driving Licence
Using the portal of the emirate you live in instead of the emirate that issued the licence.
Typing your Emirates ID into unofficial lookup sites that are not run by RTA, MOI or Abu Dhabi Police.
Accepting a photo of a licence as proof without checking it on the issuing authority’s system.
Forgetting that fines older than 6 months must be paid before renewal can go ahead.
Leaving renewal until long after expiry, when the monthly late fee keeps adding up.
Latest Updates (October 2026)
Checked 22 October 2026: the MOI Renew Driving License service covers licences that have expired or expire within up to 6 months, with federal fees of AED 100 for one year and AED 300 for more than one year.
The UAE Government portal page on getting a driving licence was last updated on 19 August 2026. It lists minimum ages of 17 for motorcycles and vehicles for people with special needs, 18 for cars, 20 for heavy vehicles and 21 for buses.
Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation has applied since 29 March 2025 and sets the legal framework for licences across all emirates.
In June 2026, the Ministry of Interior signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan on the mutual recognition of driving licences.
Conclusion
A UAE driving licence check comes down to one rule: go to the authority that issued the licence. That means RTA for Dubai, Abu Dhabi Police or TAMM for Abu Dhabi, and the MOI UAE app for the other five emirates. Sign in with UAE PASS and you will see the status, expiry date and anything holding the licence back.
Employers should verify through the RTA Document Validation Service or an official traffic record, not a photocopy. If your licence is close to expiry, renew it early, clear old fines and avoid the monthly late fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I do a UAE driving licence check online?
Do a UAE driving licence check on the portal of the emirate that issued the licence. Use the RTA website or app for Dubai, Abu Dhabi Police or TAMM for Abu Dhabi, and the MOI UAE app for Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Sign in with UAE PASS to see the status and expiry date.
Can I check my driving licence status with my Emirates ID?
Yes, your Emirates ID links to your licence through UAE PASS. After you sign in on MOI, RTA or TAMM, the system shows the licence tied to your identity. There is no official public page that shows someone else’s licence by Emirates ID.
How can I verify someone else’s Dubai driving licence?
Use the RTA Document Validation Service with the driver’s document reference and traffic file number. Select Driving License, press Go to see the status, and press View to see the copy RTA issued. Ask for the driver’s consent first.
How long is a UAE driving licence valid?
A first licence is valid for 1 year if you are under 21 and 2 years if you are 21 or older. Renewed licences last 10 years for UAE and GCC citizens, 5 years for residents aged 21 and over, and 1 year for residents under 21.
What is the fee to renew a UAE driving licence?
The MOI lists a federal fee of AED 300 for a licence valid for more than one year and AED 100 for a one year licence. Dubai adds AED 20 in knowledge and innovation fees, and delivery costs AED 15. The eye test is charged separately.
Is there a fine for late driving licence renewal in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE Government portal states that a fee of AED 10 per month applies when renewal is delayed by more than one month. Driving on an expired licence is also a traffic violation.
Why is my driving licence not showing online?
The most common reason is checking on the wrong emirate’s system. Confirm the issuing emirate, make sure your UAE PASS is verified with the same Emirates ID, and allow time if you recently transferred your traffic file.
Can I renew my UAE driving licence before it expires?
Yes. The MOI renewal service accepts licences that are due to expire within up to 6 months, as well as licences that have already expired.
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Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only, based on publicly available UAE laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice. Always verify with official UAE government sources or a qualified legal professional.
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