Whenever you have planned to buy a used car from anywhere except buying it from a dealer, it is expected that the buyer will have to acquire the Istemara which is car’s registration transferred it to the next owner’s name. A car will not usually be re-registered, but will keep on its existing three-year registration time, and the buyer on need to get their car by their name through the paperwork.
The date of expiration is written in Arabic on the Istemara card . Though, the dates will be specified according to dates in the Islamic calendar, which is approximately 8 to 10 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. Should be concerned about not to miss the expiry date, because it can take you a large fine or other financial punishment.
In order To renew the Istemara, it is must that the car should be submitted to have MVPI ( motor vehicle periodic inspection). This will need to have various inspections and test which includes checking the car’s lights, its brakes working properly , wheel alignment, wheels, body condition, side mirrors, front screen and exhaust release. Before formally testing the car, it is recommended to go for its cleaning and servicing.
Cars which are used more than five years, usually doesn’t pass the test at the first attempt, and a list is issued which mentions that following issues should be fix to pass the test. If the car doesn’t pass in the inspection, then it must be taken to a garage to fixed those problems, and then resent the car for test again. each time when you go for the test, the owner of the car has to bear the charges for its test.
Documents required
There are some documents which have to be submitted to the specific office of the traffic police. The list of these documents is given below:
- A green folder have all the documents which are needed .
- application form completely filled . For a duplicate (in Arabic)
- A Copy of the existing Istemara .
- Evidence for showing ownership of the car
- A Copy of the car insurance document
- Legal certificate of motor vehicle periodic inspection (MVPI)
- Payment Receipt of the related fees at an ATM.
- A Copy of the car owner’s Residence Permit ( Iqama).
- Introductory letter from the guarantor (generally the employer)
- A Copy of a driving license . should be valid one.
