Yes, you can authorize someone else to register a new car on your behalf in the UAE. This is a common practice, especially for expatriates or individuals with busy schedules. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai and the Federal Traffic Council under the Ministry of Interior (MOI UAE) allow vehicle registration through a legal proxy. The process is standardized across authorized vehicle testing and registration centers like Tasjeel or Shamil. Your authorized representative will need to present the original vehicle's Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or the purchase invoice from the dealership, the valid UAE vehicle insurance policy document, copies of your passport, UAE residence visa, and your Emirates ID. Crucially, they must carry a notarized power of attorney (POA) specifically authorizing them to complete the vehicle registration process. The representative must also present their own original Emirates ID. The total cost includes the vehicle registration fee (around AED 370 for new registration in Dubai), the knowledge and innovation fees (AED 20 + AED 10), and the vehicle testing fee (if applicable, around AED 170). For a typical new sedan like a Toyota Camry with an invoice price of AED 90,000, the first-year registration costs are approximately AED 570, excluding any potential Abu Dhabi road toll (Darb) tag fees. Over 5 years, with an average annual depreciation of 15% for a mainstream GCC-spec sedan in the UAE market, the total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation must factor in these initial procedural costs. Per kilometer, this initial outlay is minimal, but ensuring the proxy has the correct, notarized authorization prevents significant delays at the center.
- Primary Authority: RTA Dubai's vehicle registration guidelines permit processing through an authorized representative.
- Documentation Authority: MOI UAE's traffic regulations mandate a notarized Power of Attorney for proxy registration acts.
- Total Initial Cost: ~AED 570 (Dubai, excluding insurance and testing).
- Key Required Doc: Notarized Power of Attorney (POA).
