Selling your car in the UAE involves a number of steps and (submitting some) documents that you must be aware of.
From improving the condition of the car to informing the buyer (to submit some) relevant documents, there are many legal procedures you need to fulfill before selling your car. Chief among them is the removal of the Salik tag to ensure that the previous owner is not sued after the ownership of the vehicle is transferred to the buyer.
RTA simplifies this process and is completely free of charge, protecting the seller from any hassles during the sale of the car. Whether the vehicle is owned by a company or an individual, the following guidelines for removing tags can be followed.
If an individual is selling a favorite car -
If there is no change in ownership of the vehicle, a valid UAE ID card of the applicant is required. This applies to those who wish to remove the tags without selling. (A valid Emirates ID of the applicant is required only if the ownership of the vehicle has not changed. This applies to those looking to remove the tag This applies to those looking to remove the tag without selling.) In this case, the customer can only complete the process through Customer Happiness Centers and Salik Service Counters.
If the vehicle is sold by a company -
If there is no change in ownership of the vehicle, a valid UAE ID card of the applicant is required. This applies to those who wish to remove the tags without selling. In this case, the customer can only complete the process through Customer Happiness Centres and Salik Service Counters. In addition, the applicant must submit an official letter signed and stamped by the company that includes the license plate number and Salik tag that must be removed.
The tag removal service is available both online and offline. Through the website, smart apps and call centers, customers will receive the results immediately. In contrast, it may take up to 10 minutes through customer service centers and Salik customer service counters.