How to Renew Vehicle Registration (Istimara) in Saudi Arabia

The Istimara get expired after every three years. Istimara is vehicle registration. Here is the complete procedure to renew vehicle registration (Istimara) in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements for Istimara Renewal

Before you start the renewal process, there are some prerequisites:

• The vehicle should be insured. Ensure you have valid motor insurance coverage.
• Pass the Motor Vehicle Periodic Inspection (MVPI), also known as Fahas. Your vehicle needs to be in good condition according to Saudi traffic laws.

Remember, you cannot proceed with your Istimara renewal without meeting these prerequisites.

Related: how to cancel vehicle ownership in Saudi Arabia.

Fahas (Vehicle Inspection)

The Fahas is a mandatory vehicle inspection to ensure your vehicle meets the required safety and road-worthiness standards. You can get your vehicle inspected at any authorized Fahas center. After the inspection, you will receive a Fahas certificate, valid for one year.

It’s advisable to get your vehicle serviced before the Fahas test to improve your chances of passing.

Vehicle Insurance

You should have valid vehicle insurance before renewing your Istimara. There are several insurance providers in Saudi Arabia offering a range of packages. You can purchase or renew your vehicle insurance online or visit the insurance provider’s office.

The insurance company will directly send your insurance data to the traffic department’s system.

Vehicle Registration Fee in Saudi Arabia

First thing first, you must be aware of the vehicle registration or Istimara fee. The table also has a renewal fee.

Istimara Renewal Procedure and Requirements

MOI Absher offers online services where you can do pretty much everything. You can pay the fines, check the outstanding dues, and pay the vehicle registration fee. Create an MOI Absher account only then we can proceed further.

How to Pay for Renew Vehicle Registration

There are different ways to pay the Istimara renewal fee. The Istimara renewal fee is 300 Saudi Riyal. It used to be 150 Riyals, but now it is 300 SR. You can deposit this amount using your bank account, ATM, or through the Sadad account.

Pay Outstanding Dues

If you have any outstanding dues like traffic violations, then you have to clear these dues first. You can pay all the dues via Bank, Tahweel al Rajhi, or Quick Pay. You can check it using the Absher account.

Validity of Istimara

Absher will update your vehicle registration if it is going to expire in 180 days or six months. Update your Istimara before the expiry date. You can check the expiry date on your Istimara card. If it is missing, then you can check on the Absher account.

Steps to Renew Istimara

After you have fulfilled all the requirements, it is now time to renew your istimara or vehicle registration. You can do it easily using the Absher app or web portal. This video is in the Urdu language, but you can mute it follow the steps 🙂

Collect Istimara

If you have the new Istimara card, then you don’t have to visit any office. Just renew it online. The new Istimara card does not have a written expiry date. But if you have an old one, you can visit the Muroor office and collect it physically. You can also receive it using Wasel Service.

Istimara Collection Center Riyadh

If you are from Jeddah, you can visit the Traffic Police center and collect the Istimara.

Location: 6703 Ali Al Fazari, Al Munsiyah, 3640, Riyadh 13253, Saudi Arabia
Timings: 7 AM to 2 PM

Istimara Collection Center Jeddah

You can get it from the Traffic Police center.

Location: Mishrifah, Jeddah 23341, Saudi Arabia

Timings: 7 AM to 2 PM

Istimara Collection Center Makkah

In Makkah, the Istimara center is near Naseem District on Fatima Al Zahra Road, next to Al Rajhi Masjid.

Location: Fatimah Az Zahra, An Naseem, Mecca 24245, Saudi Arabia

Timings: 7 AM to 2 PM

Most Asked Question.

Istimara application form

You don’t need Istimara application form anymore. Just fill out the online application and pay the fee.

How to check the istimara expiry date

If you have an old one, you can check on the card; otherwise, you can visit the Absher website and check it there.

Penalty on Expired Istimara

It is 300 riyals, but you have a grace period of 30 days after the expiry date. Renew it before the expiry date. You can set a calendar reminder 🙂

The Saudi government has increased the fine for expired driving licenses/Istimara. Please check Penalty for Expired Driving License Saudi Arabia.

Can I transfer Istimara?

Yes, you can transfer the Istimara (vehicle registration) in Saudi Arabia. This typically happens when a vehicle changes ownership.

The transfer process is managed through the Absher platform or at a traffic police office, and both the current and new owners must be present.

The transfer fee is approximately 150 SAR

Driving Without Istimara

If you get caught driving without Istimara then the penalty is between 500 Riyals to 900 riyals.

How much is the renewal fee for Istimara in Saudi Arabia 2023?

As per the traffic laws in Saudi Arabia, the fee to renew Istimara for the year 2023 stands at 100 SAR.

We recommend you check the Saudi Traffic Fines List, Violations, and Penalties.