Service Directory
Cancellation of Vehicle Registration Certificate
Personal vehicle cancellation by the vehicle owner. There are no fees for the transaction unless the person wishes to retain or own the vehicle number—in which case, overdue registration fees must be paid (if the vehicle is unregistered).
Service Conditions
- Clear all fines, contraventions, and accidents (if any)
- Submit the ownership certificate and metal license plates
- No legal restrictions on the vehicle (seizure or loans)
Required Attachments
- Valid ID card.
- Vehicle ownership certificate.
- Completed licensing division form signed by the owner; for companies: a copy of the commercial registration, form stamped by the company, and a letter signed and stamped by the authorized signatory must be attached.
Legal Regulations
- Law No. (23) of 2014 issuing the Traffic Law
- Minister of Interior Decision No. (154) of 2015 issuing the executive regulations for the Traffic Law promulgated by Law No. (23) 2014, and its amendments.
- Ministerial Resolution No. (309) of 1998 regarding the replacement of fees for the services of the General Directorate of Traffic
Fees
If the applicant requests a vehicle cancellation certificate or wishes to retain or own the number, the following fees apply:
- 6 : Vehicle cancellation certificate
- 20 : Number retention fee
- 100 : Number ownership fee
- - : Without prejudice to other applicable fees: if the vehicle registration is invalid, the applicant must pay the previous registration fee based on the vehicle's weight and the daily late fees.
Payment Methods
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Cash (TAM Kiosk)
Process Time
- 1 Working Day
Service Provider
Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Traffic
Service Processes
- Book an appointment through the National Appointment System application and go to the General Directorate of Traffic building or one of the external service centers.
- Retrieve the vehicle registration plates and ownership certificate from the vehicle owner.
- Verify that all required documents and conditions are met.
- Pay the prescribed fees if the applicant requests a vehicle cancellation certificate or wishes to own or retain the number.
