Road services:
1. Traffic Accident Damages Evaluation
Service Description: This service allows customers to evaluate damages to public properties resulting from traffic accidents, necessitating maintenance works.
Required Documents:
- Letter addressed to the Roads & Transport Authority by the relevant police station.
- The accident plan issued by the police or Rafid, showing the accident site.
2. Conducting a Traffic Survey
Service Description: Offers customers the opportunity to apply for construction works within Right of Way.
Required Documents:
- Certificate from the company.
- Plan showing details and site of the works.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- Letter of assignment by the consultant or the owner.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
3. Parking Request for People with Disabilities
Service Description: Enables customers to apply for designated parking spaces for disabled people in residential and commercial areas, including residential & commercial buildings, mosques, banks, government departments, customer happiness centers, etc.
Required Documents for Residential Area:
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Copy of valid residence visa (if the applicant is a resident).
- Copy of the UAE ID Card.
- Medical report issued by the Ministry of Health, valid for three months.
- ID copy for the disabled person.
- Police permit.
- Valid lease contract.
Required Documents for Commercial Area:
- Letter addressed to the Authority to apply for parking.
- The land map.
- Photograph showing the requested parking site.
4. Complaint and Suggestion
Service Description: Provides access to Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority website to report lost items, submit suggestions and complaints, and report on matters related to the Authority and its services.
Required Documents:
5. Guidance and Traffic Signs
Service Description: Allows customers to apply for a No Objection Certificate for construction works to be implemented in the road corridor.
Required Documents:
- Valid map.
- Colored photograph of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- Construction permit.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- Plan showing the proposed locations of the panels.
- Certificate of the Department of Tourism for hotels, Health Authority license for hospitals.
6. Completion Certificate for Construction Work within the Right of Way
Service Description: Enables customers to apply for a completion certificate for works implemented in the Road Corridor (on the sidewalks, entrances, exits, and parking).
Required Documents:
- Valid No Objection Certificate issued by the Authority (if any).
- Valid map of the land.
- Colored photograph of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- Construction permit issued by Sharjah Municipality.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- Certificate determining the borders of the interlock issued by the Directorate of Town Planning & Survey.
7. Groundwater Drainage
Service Description: Allows customers to request a NOC certificate for construction works within Right of Way.
Required Documents:
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- The relevant building permit or an equivalent document.
- Engineering plan from the Sewage Department of Sharjah Municipality.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- Permit discharge of groundwater from the Sewage Department.
8. NOC Request for Construction Works within Right of Way
Service Description: Enables customers to apply for a No Objection Certificate for construction works to be implemented in the road corridor.
Required Documents for Sidewalk, Stops, Entrances & Exits:
- Valid map of the land.
- Colored photograph of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- Construction permit.
- Plan for the entrance (in case of entrances & exits only) approved by the Directorate of Town Planning & Survey or Sharjah Municipality.
- Certificate determining the borders of the interlock issued by the Directorate of Town Planning & Survey.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
Required Documents for Side Digging Barrier:
- Valid map for the land.
- Colored photograph for the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- Construction permit.
- Certificate of receiving the markings from the Directorate of Town Planning & Survey.
- Plan for sides supporting approved by Sharjah Municipality.
- Certificate of determining the borders of the interlock issued from the Directorate of Town Planning & Survey.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
9. NOC of Licenses of Department of Economic Development
Service Description: Agree on completing the Department of Economic Development’s procedures related to commercial activities that have entries and exits on the right-of-way belonging to the Roads and Transport Authority.
Required Documents:
- License Form (Department of Economic Development).
- Report of the license location (Department of Economic Development).
- Commercial name (in case of new license).
- Commercial license.
- Road map.
- Title deed.
- Lease contract.
- Copy of the ID.
- Location photos.
10. Insurance Refund Request
Service Description: Enables customers to apply for reimbursing the paid security deposits after works completion.
Required Documents:
- Copy of valid permit issued by the Authority, along with the approved plan (if any).
- Copy of payment receipt.
- Photograph of the site after completing the relevant works.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register for companies (if any).
11. NOC for Connection of Services
Service Description: Allows customers to request a NOC certificate to connect services by removing interlock, cutting asphalt, or drilling pipes.
Required Documents:
- Site General Chart.
- Map showing the depth of the connection services.
- Site Plan including the service lines.
- No Objection Certificate from the Planning & Survey Department (To provide the services of Etisalat/ Du).
- Official Letter from the concerned authority, Electricity & Water Authority (Electricity, Water, Gas), Sharjah Municipality, and Emirates Telecommunications Corporation or Du.
12. NOC Request to the Occupying of Part of Right of Way
Service Description: Provides customers with the opportunity to apply for a No Objection Certificate for the following matters.
Required Documents for Installation of an Interim Protective Fence on the Asphalt or the Interlock During the Execution of Works:
- Valid map of the land.
- Colored photograph for the site.
- Aerial photograph for the site along with the coordinates of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- The relevant building permit or an equivalent document.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- An engineering plan demonstrating the proposed fence site stating the boundaries of the land along with the location of the project gate.
Additional Requirements for Temporary Fence – Rented Land:
- Parking rental from Sharjah Municipality.
- Renting a plot of land from the Department Of Town Planning and Survey.
Required Documents for Utilization of the Sidewalk (the Pavement):
- Valid map of the land.
- Aerial photograph for the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- The relevant building permit or an equivalent document.
- Colored photograph for the site.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
Required Documents for Blockage of the Road & Executing a Traffic Diversion in the Sub Road for the Purpose of Constructions:
- Valid map of the land.
- Aerial photograph for the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- The relevant building permit or an equivalent document.
- Valid business license or work permit.
- An engineering plan for the roads to be closed and alternative roads indicating the direction of traffic as well as the location of the signs on the plan.
Required Documents for Renewal of a Road Closure and Renewal of the Use of the Pedestrian Passage (Sidewalk):
- Valid map of the land.
- Colored photograph for the site.
- An aerial photograph for the site along with the coordinates of the site.
- Valid trade license or commercial register.
- The relevant building permit or an equivalent document.
- Copy of the UAE ID Card of the applicant or the person in charge of the site.
- Copy of the security deposit receipt.
- An engineering plan for the roads to be closed and alternative roads indicating the direction of traffic as well as the location of the signs on the plan.
- Copy of the previous permit.
13. Design NOC
Service Description: To study the design of any road works in the road corridor and outside the plot limit and issue the design NOC.
Required Documents:
- Covering Letter which includes a brief description of the scope of the work and the contact person (should be an engineer) with mobile no. and email.
- Directorate of town planning and survey in Sharjah approval for layout and right of way.
- Ministry of infrastructure development approval/NOC in case the proposed work is connected to a federal road.
- Photos.
- Drawings.
- Location Plan.
- General arrangements showing the whole scope, preferably in one drawing in a suitable scale.
- Detailed layout drawings with all necessary details to check the ROW, topographic survey showing the existing condition, geometry of the road, etc.
- Cross-Section drawing which includes the type of pavement and construction layers.
- Traffic signs and roads marking drawings as per Dubai Standard.
- TIS (if applicable).
- Profile Drawings (Mandatory).
- Surface Water Drainage Layouts.
- Profiles.
- Contour Levels/Spot Levels for Parking Lots and Roundabouts.
- Heavy Vehicle/ Auto-Turn if applicable – Emergency vehicle circulation.
- Award Letter from Authority, if Government Project.
14. Traffic Diversion Permit Request For Main Streets and Intersections
Service Description: This service enables requesting for a permit to divert traffic at major intersections, and service streets related to the main streets to carry out construction, maintenance, or events.
Required Documents:
- Detailed drawing at a suitable scale showing the current situation.
- A detailed drawing with an appropriate drawing scale showing the proposed diversion, with the appropriate traffic control tools and all traffic safety measures in accordance with the traffic control manual in the work areas approved by the authority.
- Location photos and coordinates.
- Signature of the consultant, contractor, and owner of the project.
- No-objection certificate from the concerned authorities (Municipality, SEWA, Etisalat, Town Planning, and the Army).
- A copy of the previous permit and the plans, in the event of the permit renewal request with the reasons signed by the consultant and the contractor.
- Phone number and email of the responsible engineer.
Transport Services:
1. Issuing a Permit for the Driver of Sharjah Transport Companies
Service Description:
- This service allows transport companies to apply for issuing a permit for the driver to practice his profession in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- Recent Photo
- Copy of valid driving license
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa with an occupation of bus driver
- Copy of valid trade license
2. Permit to be Issued for the Driver of Transport Companies Duly Licensed Out of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for issuing a permit for drivers of transport companies duly licensed in other Emirates to practice the activity of transportation of passengers in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- One Recent Photo
- Copy of valid driving license
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa with an occupation of bus driver
3. Permit for Vehicle of Transport Companies Licensed Out of the Emirate of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for a permit for the vehicles of the transport companies licensed in other Emirates to pick up passengers in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- Copy of vehicle’s valid ownership
- Copy of the Contract duly stamped by both companies (Lessor & Tenant)
- Copy of valid trade license for the Tenant
4. Renewal of Land Transport Activity for Transport of Passengers by Buses
Service Description:
- Enables transport companies to submit an application for renewing the land transport activity to transport passengers by buses in international lines.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
5. Online Taxi Booking
Service Description:
- Provided by the Authority’s Transport Affairs to companies who transport passengers by buses within or from the Emirate, enabling them to legally practice their activities through electronic registering in the system.
Required Documents:
- Based on the service to be registered
6. Renewal of Bus Rental Activity
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for renewal of the transport activity for renting buses without a driver to other companies by virtue of a contract.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
7. To Issue a Card for the Representative of Transport Companies
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for issuing a card for the lessor’s representative to complete and obtain the necessary permits.
Required Documents:
- Photo of Representative
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa
- Authorization from the company duly stamped & signed by the license owner
- Copy of passport of license owner
- Copy of trade license
8. Fine Inquiry
Service Description:
- Enables customers to enquire about violations of illegal operation represented in practicing the activities of passenger transport while breaching the conditions of the license issued by the Concerned Authorities in the Emirate or in abstaining from adherence to the conditions set forth in the permit of practicing the passenger transport activity issued by Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority. Customers can enquire about violations through three methods: entering the driving license number of the relevant driver, entering the vehicle’s plate details, or the traffic code of the vehicle owner.
Required Documents:
- Details of the driving license
- Details of the traffic code
- Details of the vehicle’s plate
9. Complaint, Lost Items, and Suggestion
Service Description:
- Provides customers with access to Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority website to report on lost items, submit suggestions and complaints, and to report on any other matter related to the Authority as well as the provided services.
Required Documents:
10. Licenses System
Service Description:
- Provided by the Authority’s Transport Affairs to companies who transport passengers by buses within or from the Emirate, enabling them to obtain the right to legally practice their activities in the Emirate through electronic registering in the system.
Required Documents:
- Based on the service to be registered
11. Renewal of Transport Companies Vehicle in the Emirate of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for issuing No Objection Certificate to renew the transport companies’ vehicles in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- Copy of valid trade license
- Ownership Certificate of vehicle
- Transfer Certificate
- Customs Certificate
12. Intercity Bus Schedule
Service Description:
- Provides a timetable of bus routes showing the arrival of buses and the route flow of the inter-city transport network.
Required Documents:
13. Public Transport Bus Schedule
Service Description:
- Provides a timetable of bus routes showing the arrival of buses and the route flow of the public transport network within the City of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
14. Replacement of Lost Card of the Representative of Transport Companies
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for the renewal of the lessor’s representative card to complete and obtain the necessary permits.
Required Documents:
- Photo of Representative
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa
- Authorization from the company duly stamped & signed by the license owner
- Copy of passport of license owner
- Copy of trade license
15. To Register Vehicles of Transport Companies in the Emirate of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for issuing No Objection Certificate to register vehicles of transport companies in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- Copy of valid trade license
- Valid ownership certificate of vehicle
- Transfer Certificate
- Customs Certificate
16. Certificate for Practicing the Activity of Bus Rental
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to practice the transport activity by renting buses without a driver as required by virtue of contracts with other companies.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name reservation issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
17. Issuing a Permit for Practicing the Activity of Land Transport in Order to Transport Passengers by Buses
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for issuing a permit to transport passengers by buses in international trips through the international transport companies.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
18. Renewal of the Activity of Passengers Transport by Rented Buses in the Emirates of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application request for renewing the activity of passengers transport by rented buses based on contracts to be made between the permit holder and the entities using the services. The permit holder is not entitled to make contracts with individuals to pick up each passenger independently.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
19. Renewal of the Representative Card of Transport Companies
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for the renewal of the lessor’s representative card to complete and obtain the necessary permits.
Required Documents:
- Photo of Representative
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa
- Authorization from the company duly stamped & signed by the license owner
- Copy of passport of license owner
- Copy of trade license
20. Renewal of the Activity of the Passengers Transport by Luxury Vehicles on Demand
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for renewing the activity of passengers transport by luxury vehicles based on receiving a call from the customer. This service covers places such as malls, hotels, hospitals, commercial exhibitions, Sharjah International Airport.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
21. Renewal of the Permit Issued for the Driver of Transport Companies in Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to apply for renewing the permit issued for the driver to practice his profession in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Required Documents:
- Recent Photo
- Copy of valid driving license
- Copy of passport with valid residence visa with an occupation of bus driver
- Valid trade license or commercial register
22. Issuing No Objection Certificate for Practicing the Activity of Passengers Transport by Luxury Vehicles on Demand
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for issuing a No objection Certificate for practicing the activity of passengers transport by luxury vehicles on demand based on receiving a call from the customer. This service covers places such as malls, hotels, hospitals, commercial exhibitions, Sharjah International Airport.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
23. Issuing Certificate for Practicing the Activity of Passengers Transport by Rented Buses in the Emirate of Sharjah
Service Description:
- Allows transport companies to submit an application for issuing a certificate of practicing the activity of passengers transport by rented buses based on contracts to be made between the permit holder and interested entities (companies, schools, universities, etc.). The permit holder is not entitled to make contracts with individuals to pick up each passenger independently.
Required Documents:
- Completed License Application Form
- Copy of valid passport and copy of applicant family booklet
- Activity Feasibility Study
- Bank account statement reflecting the financial position
- List of the Applicant’s licenses issued by the Economic Development Department
- Certificate of the reserved trade name issued by the Economic Development Department
- If there are partners:
- Attach a copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of passport of partners with valid residence visa (Non Local)
- No Objection Certificate issued by the sponsor (For the Non local partners)
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Contact Information:
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