Umm Al Quwain Vehicle Testing Centres: Location and Fees

This directory lists Shamil's vehicle testing and registration centre in Umm Al Quwain. Licensing runs through the federal Ministry of Interior (MOI) system. MOI lists AED 150 for a light-vehicle test and AED 50 for a retest, and renewal of a private car costs AED 350.

Primary sources checked: 18 October 2026. Fees and conditions come from MOI's Vehicle Technical Inspection and Vehicle Ownership Renewal services. The centre listing is matched to public operator or authority sources; confirm hours with the branch.

Umm Al Quwain testing at a glance

• Licensing system: federal MOI, through the MOI app, website, service centres or self-service machines.
• Test fees: AED 150 for a private light vehicle, AED 100 for a motorcycle, AED 200 for vehicles over 3 tonnes, and AED 50 for any retest.
• Renewal: AED 350 for a light vehicle. MOI requires 13 months of insurance, all dues paid and a passed test for a used vehicle.
• New cars: exempt from inspection for three years; see the exemption guide.

Where to go

The Shamil centre handles testing and registration in one place, which suits a renewal: test the car, then complete the paperwork without travelling again. With a single verified centre, check its hours before you set off, and confirm it tests your vehicle type if you have a motorcycle, heavy vehicle or trailer. MOI does not publish an appointment rule for testing.

If you need another option, the nearest verified centres are in Ajman's Al Jurf area and in Ras Al Khaimah. Ask before travelling to another emirate's centre with an Umm Al Quwain-registered car.

Shamil's branch map, phone and published hours were checked against Emarat's branch page on 19 October 2026. Use that branch pin rather than a city-centre search and confirm the entrance.

Testing centres in Umm Al Quwain

One centre is listed below, grouped by operator. Confirm opening hours and the services offered with the centre before you travel.

Shamil

• Shamil UAQ Vehicle Testing & Registration Center — Umm Al Quwain

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After the test: renewal

Renew once the test result and insurance are recorded. The conditions and fee table are the same MOI service used in Sharjah; see the Sharjah and MOI renewal guide.

Before you go

• Bring the vehicle, the registration card and your Emirates ID; MOI lists the ownership card and ID for the test.
• Settle outstanding fines and arrange 13 months of insurance before renewing.
• Run through the pre-test checklist to avoid a return trip.

Operator fees checked on 19 October 2026: Emarat's Shamil page lists northern-emirate retests as free within 15 days, then AED 50. Confirm your report's return conditions.

Umm Al Quwain testing FAQ

How much does a car test cost in Umm Al Quwain?

MOI lists AED 150 for a private light vehicle and AED 50 for a retest. With the AED 350 renewal, a car that needs a test costs AED 500 to renew, before insurance and fines. See test fees by emirate.

What if the car fails?

Repair the defects on the report and return for a retest. Ask the centre how long the failed result stands. See retesting after a fail.