Oman - Renew Your Vehicle Registration

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Procedure

The Directorate General of Traffic carries out the task of vehicle’s inspection and licensing, testing and licensing of drivers, investigation of traffic accidents, and installation of road signs. Amongst the services offered by this departments is Renewal of Vehicle Registration.

Apply in person

1. Gather all the required documents required for this process before you commence with your application.
2. Visit the Royal Oman Police offices in your location and request for vehicle renewal application form.
3. Fill the application form with the correct information and submit it with all the required documents attached.
4. The department in charge of vehicle renewal registration will verify your application to check that it meets all the requirements and enters all the data in the computer system.
5. Fees and signature are marked on the back of the application.
6. Pay all the application fees and if there are fines and charges you will be required to pay them.
7. People with special needs (Disability) of low income are exempted from registration of one vehicle, however fines shall be paid.
8. After payment you application will be processed and the vehicle license and the receipt shall be printed out and delivered to you.
9. Applications of the private sector should be submitted by the Omani authorized representative.

Apply through Online

1. Visit the Royal Oman Police (ROP) website: ROP
2. Click on Services and navigate to middle section titled online services
3. Select Vehicle Registration Renewal to submit your application
4. Select your vehicle plate code, enter the vehicle plate number, and finally enter your civil ID number and submit your application.
5. You will be provide with online payments in formation in the next page, please follow the steps for payment and pay the relevant fees for your application to be processed.

Through ROP Mobile Application

1. Download the ROP mobile App from play store or apple store.
2. On opening the app, you needs to click on ‘traffic services’ option and opt for vehicle registration renewal.
3. You will have to enter plate, plate code and registration number, following which the vehicle registration and insurance information will appear.
4. In case there are fines registered, a message will appear asking for payment of fines.
5. After this, you can continue to the registration process where details of renewal fee will appear.
6. You will have to enter mobile number and then will be redirected to an e-payment gateway.
7. You will be notified of the successful renewal process through an SMS.
8. The new mulkiya (registration card) will, however, have to be collected from ROP’s traffic department office at a later date.

NOTE The facility is only for private vehicles.

Registration can be renewed 30 days before or after the expiry date, but all local and GCC traffic fines, as well as municipality fines, must be paid before attempting to renew the registration using the app.

Apply through Mobile Services (SMS)

Click on this link to view SMS services, how to Subscribe, unsubscribe and for inquiry services login to ROP SMS Services

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Required Documents

List of Forms and procedures required

• Form of Renewal of Registration filled in with particulars of the applicant.
• The original license of the vehicle.
• The form shall be signed and stamped if the vehicle is owned by a company.
• Vehicle must be insured.
• 10 year old vehicles shall undergo technical inspection.
• Omani Disabled shall bring a letter from the Ministry of Development providing evidence of limited income.
• The owner or his legally authorized representative shall present in person.

Documents required to process

• A copy of the ID card for Omani Nationals.
• A copy of the residency card for expatriates.
• A copy of the commercial register and signature specimen of the private sector and mortgage Company, if any.
• A copy of authorization of the company’s representative

Office Locations & Contacts

Royal Oman Police Directorate of Public Relation
Phone: +968 - 24569392
Fax: +968 - 24562708.
For Enquiries: +968 - 24512961 (Visa Services)
+968 - 24569501 (CID Services)
+968 - 24510227/228 (Traffic Services)
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Eligibility

The private, public sector and Omani nationals who need to Renew their vehicle Registration are eligible for this service. .

Fees

Description	Fees to be paid
Less then 1500 CC engine	RO 20
RO 20
More than 3000 – 4500 CC engine	RO 30
Tractor	RO 40
Less than 3 ton trucks	As per the engine capacity as mentioned above
3tons– less than 5 tons Truck	RO 120
5 or more tons truck	RO 188
Motorcycle RO 10	RO 10
Passenger vehicles (taxi and buses)/ per person	1,500
Other vehicles (ambulance, road, vehicle license	RO 3
Technical check fess (all types)	RO 5

Validity

• Government vehicles are renewed for two years provided that the vehicle is insured for the same period.
• Vehicles of the private sector and individuals may be renewed for 2 years provided that they would not need technical inspection.

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Processing Time

With one working day

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Instructions

How the service is processed when you apply in person

• The application can be submitted any time during the working hours.
• The transaction will be finalized at the time of submission.
• The permit of the vehicle will directly be delivered to the applicant.
• Payment should be through a credit card. (Cash is not permitted.)

Special conditions if any applicable

• Expatriates shall attend in person to renew registration of their vehicles. In case they cannot attend, the company’s representative may provide a :*letter testifying that the expatriate is still working for the company.
• Renewal shall be made 30 days after expiry; otherwise, fines shall be imposed.
• Government vehicles are renewed for two years provided that the vehicle is insured for the same period.
• Vehicles of the private sector and individuals may be renewed for 2 years provided that they would not need technical inspection.

How the service is processed when you apply in person

• The application can be submitted any time during the working hours.
• The transaction will be finalized at the time of submission.
• The permit of the vehicle will directly be delivered to the applicant.
• Payment should be through a credit card. (Cash is not permitted.

Special conditions if any applicable

• Expatriates shall attend in person to renew registration of their vehicles. In case they cannot attend, the company’s representative may provide a :*letter testifying that the expatriate is still working for the company.
• Renewal shall be made 30 days after expiry; otherwise, fines shall be imposed.
• Government vehicles are renewed for two years provided that the vehicle is insured for the same period.
• Vehicles of the private sector and individuals may be renewed for 2 years provided that they would not need technical inspection.

Required Information

Requirements

• License exchange form bearing the sponsor's signature and stamp.
• Copy of the passport and residence permit.
• The original driving license and copy of it.
• Blood group certificate.
• The foreign license must have been issued at least one year back.

Need for the Document

• Vehicle registration's purpose is to establish clear ownership and to tax motorist or vehicle owners. It is a requirement by the state.
• All registered vehicles display a vehicle registration plate and carry a vehicle registration certificate.

Information which might help

PULL SMS Services (no Subscription required)

Individuals and commercial organizations can get information relating to their Vehicle Registration Expiry, Visa Application Status, etc. by sending appropriate service commands to ROP short code 90085.

General Help

• To get help of all services list at any time just send HELP to 90085
• For Registration Expiry of Personal Vehicle help send RP to 90085
• For Registration Expiry of Commercial Vehicle help send RC to 90085
• For Visa Application Status Enquiry help send VS to 90085

Notes:

• All PULLSMS request will cost 100 baizes
• ID number refer to ID Card Number, Residence Card Number OR License Number for Owner.
• Commercial Registration Number either OLD or NEW format

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External Links

MUSCUTDAILY Vehicle registration
ROP Royal Oman Police

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