500 number plates on offer in online auction

Through the fifth vehicles' online number plate auction, the Licensing Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will offer nearly 500 different vehicle plates of category K. The auction kicks off on 1 July and continues for one week.

Director of Vehicle Licensing, RTA Licensing Agency, Mohammed Abdul Kareem Nimaat said: “This auction will create ample opportunity for participants to buy the appropriate number plates since it is the first of its kind to encompass all categories. Moreover, the online auction offers participants the freedom to select appropriate numbers in a handy and clear manner, which is why the four previous online auctions proved successful, attracting numerous participations from different community segments.

“For participating in the 5th online auction, it is incumbent for customers to register in the online auction at any of the licensing centers at Deira, Bur Dubai, the main Customer Service Center and the Unified Services Center, Al Tawar Municipal Center. Customers should register through RTA portal, provided that they have traffic files in the emirate of Dubai."

Interested individuals should submit a deposit of Dh5,000 refundable in case no bid is awarded. The deposit can be paid through various means including RTA website (e-payment portal) using a credit card or e-dirham, or through depositing a cheques to the amount of the deposit through the approved Service Center. Interested individuals can also communicate with Customers Service Team through dialing the toll-free number 8009090 for more information, added Nimaat.

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