Dubai’s RTA says NOCs for driving licences can now be submitted online

Press release

Published August 2nd, 2017 - 10:53 GMT

The RTA will gradually phase out the existing paper-based transactions. (GB)

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set up an online system to allow employers to issue NOCs (no objection certificates) to employees for getting their driving licences.

The RTA will gradually phase out the existing paper-based transactions, it said in a statement.

“Developing this online system caters to the needs of business organisations for a standardised online system for the issuance of NOCs to some categories of employees who are required to present such NOCs for obtaining driver licences,” said Jamal Assada, director of Drivers Licensing at RTA’s Licensing Agency.

The initiative requires the concerned company to sign-up on the RTA website and open an account for the transaction.

“The system saves the time of applicant as the NOC can be issued in less than three minutes, besides saving the hassles of preparing and endorsing letters and enhancing the governance of transactions,” said Assada.

“The online system has been developed after engaging stakeholders and addressing their requirements to ensure the optimal benefit from the system,” he added.

The RTA confirmed that the move was part of Dubai’s Smart City initiative.

Professionals who do not require an NOC for getting a driver’s licence:

Business expert
Specialist
Teacher
Consultant
Imam
Treasurer
Storekeeper
Trader
Surgeon
Geologist
Coach
Expert Speaker
Doctor
Auctioneer
Historian
Captain
Broker
Owner or partner of a business/establishment
Pharmacist
Doctor/General practitioner
Pilot
Judge
Legalist
Journalist
Writer
Marriage Official
Instructor
Trainer
Manager
Lawyer
Legal consultant
Tutor
Guide
Lecturer
Engineer
Contractor
Investor
Owner of land or property
Hostess
Nurse
Mufti
Muezzin
Reciter
Businessman
Editor
Producer
Director
Anchor
Program planner
Accountant
Financial analyst/researcher
Economic analyst/researcher
Tour guide
Auditor
Computer programmer
Sports player
Orator
Prosecutor
Commercial agent
Noukhaza
Shipmaster
Military personnel

Source: Gulf Business

Background Information

Roads and Transport Authority

Providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai was among the top priorities on the government’s agenda, a goal reflected by the initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, thus the founding of The Roads and Transport Authority by the Decree No. 17 of 2005.

RTA plans and provides the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE and neighboring countries, in order to provide an effective and integrated transport system to achieve Dubai's vision and serve its vital interests.