Easy Steps to Get a Duplicate Number Plate in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is very strict about abiding by its laws, and traffic rules and laws are a considerable part of them. Similar to the country’s other traffic rules, Saudi Arabia has a strict policy on driving without a number plate. Driving a car without a number plate can result in a fine of SR 3,000 and a one-day jail sentence.

In case you damage or lose your vehicle’s number plate, you can follow these easy steps to obtain a duplicate number plate.

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Step 1: Gather all the required documents

You’ll have to file a lost and damaged number plate report to obtain a duplicate number. To fill that report, you will need the following documents:

1. A copy of your Iqamah.
2. Bring a copy of the registration of your vehicle (Istimara).
3. A copy of your driving license.
4. A proof of your residential Saudi National address.
5. The Saudi police report for the lost number plate is mentioned in step 2 (It is advised to bring printed pictures of the back and front of the car for proof of the missing number plate).
6. Bring your damaged number plate in case you want a replacement for the damaged number plate.
7. Lastly, a payment of 100 Saudi Riyal.

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Step 2: Report your lost or damaged number plate

A police report of your lost and damaged number plate will be necessary to apply for a duplicate number plate. Follow the steps mentioned to acquire it:

1. Go to the nearest police station.
2. Please provide them with all the documents mentioned in Step 1.
3. Report your lost or misplaced number plate.
4. Get the receipt.

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Step 3: Submit a request to the traffic police (Muroor)

To submit your request, proceed in the following manner:

1. Take a Muroor appointment.
2. Submit all the documents mentioned above to the officer assigned to you
3. He will create a request to provide you with a replacement for your previous number plate
4. Wait for 3 to 4 days to get your new number plate

After you’ve followed all the steps, visit the traffic police station on the assigned date and get your number plate.

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