How to Sell Your Car Without a Valid Registration or Mulkiya | Car Buyers Dubai

Apr 19
2 min read

Selling your car in Dubai can feel stressful — especially if your registration (Mulkiya) has expired or isn’t available. You might think it's impossible, but good news: it's still very possible to sell your car without a valid registration, especially when you work with professional car buyers like us at Car Buyers Dubai.

Here’s everything you need to know:

1. Understand the Importance of the Mulkiya

The Mulkiya (vehicle registration card) is the official proof of ownership and legal registration in the UAE. It’s required to drive, sell, and even renew insurance. However, life happens — sometimes your registration expires, gets lost, or the vehicle becomes non-roadworthy.

The challenge: Most private buyers and dealerships will hesitate to buy a car without a valid Mulkiya because of the extra steps involved.

The solution: Specialized car buying companies like Car Buyers Dubai streamline this process for you.

2. Why Selling Without Registration Is Tricky

Without a valid Mulkiya, the car technically isn't legally transferable in a traditional sale. You can't easily pass ownership at RTA unless the papers are updated or replaced. It also raises concerns for buyers about pending fines, loan status, or other liabilities tied to the car.

That’s why most private buyers walk away — but we step in.

3. How Car Buyers Dubai Makes It Easy

At Car Buyers Dubai, we buy cars in ANY condition — including those without valid registration. Here’s how we simplify it:

Free car inspection at your location.
Handle all RTA paperwork on your behalf.
Assist in clearing pending fines (if any).
Immediate cash payment on the spot.
Arrange for recovery/towing if the car isn't roadworthy.

You won’t need to deal with the stress of paperwork, RTA visits, or negotiations.

4. What You Need Instead

Even if you don't have a valid Mulkiya, it helps to have:

Your Emirates ID (or passport copy if you are no longer a resident).
Proof of ownership (this could be old insurance documents, old Mulkiya copy, or bank clearance if applicable).
Keys and access to the vehicle.

If you're missing any of these documents, don't worry — we can still guide you through the available options.

5. Can You Get a New Mulkiya Before Selling?

Yes, it’s possible to renew or replace your Mulkiya through RTA — but if the car is old, damaged, or non-roadworthy, it might require repairs, passing tests, and paying fines.If you don't want to invest time or money into that, selling it as-is to us is the smarter and faster choice.

Final Thoughts

Selling a car without a valid registration might seem complicated — but it doesn’t have to be. At Car Buyers Dubai, we make the process simple, legal, and fast. Whether your car has an expired Mulkiya, no Mulkiya at all, or even pending fines, we’ll give you a fair offer and handle all the heavy lifting.

🚗 Ready to sell?Contact us today for a free evaluation and instant cash offer!