How to Participate in the Electronic License Plate Auction: Key Steps and Conditions in Saudi Arabia
Many car owners prefer to have unique or personalized license plates. Some even seek plates with letters that hold personal significance.
The Absher platform periodically organizes an electronic license plate auction for these special plates. The dates for the upcoming electronic auctions are regularly announced through the official Absher platform pages.
Before participating, car owners must meet certain conditions to join the electronic license plate auction via Absher. In this article, we will outline the important considerations for you.
The Purpose of the Electronic License Plate Auction Service:
The Absher license plate auction service allows citizens and residents to bid on special vehicle plates, private transportation, and even motorcycles.
Let’s review the conditions for joining the license plate auction and the steps you need to follow:
Conditions for Participating in the Electronic License Plate Auction:
- First, register on the Absher platform and obtain a password for login.
- Ensure payment of the electronic auction subscription fee through the available electronic payment service on Absher.
- Those who have unpaid traffic fines can still join the auction.
- If you decide to withdraw, you can recover the auction fees you paid.
Steps to Join the Electronic License Plate Auction:
Let's move on to the details on how to join the electronic license plate auction. After confirming the announcement of the new plate auction through the official Absher account and the traffic department, here are the steps to successfully participate:
- The first step is to log in to the Absher platform.
- Then click on "Individual Services".
- Log in, then click on "My Services".
- Select "Traffic Services", then click on "Electronic License Plate Auction".
How to Schedule an Appointment for the License Plate Auction through Absher:
The traffic department regularly announces the electronic license plate auction. Therefore, make sure to follow the announcement and then book an appointment for the vehicle auction through Absher.
- Click on the link to the Absher electronic platform.
- Click on "Individual Services" in Absher, and enter your username and password.
- Click on "Appointments", then select "Traffic Administration".
- Select "Electronic License Plate Auction".
Will the Deposit be Refunded if I Do Not Win the Bidding for the Plate?
If you do not win the auction and wish to get back the amount you paid, the Absher platform guarantees automatic refund of the deposit to your account after the auction ends.
New Vehicle Plates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
Absher offers another service regarding the request for vehicle plates featuring national logos.
Last year, Saudi Arabia launched a service to request special license plates through the Absher platform, featuring unconventional logos, in coordination with the General Traffic Administration in the Kingdom.
The General Traffic Administration in the Kingdom revealed the availability of five distinctive logos on vehicle plates, designed and approved by the Ministry of Culture.
Special Plates with Logos in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
The new plates feature a variety of unconventional logos inspired by the history and heritage of Saudi Arabia. These logos include:
- Crossed swords and a black palm tree.
- Crossed swords and a black palm tree (colored).
- Diriyah logo.
- Al-Ula logo.
- Vision 2030 logo.
The traffic administration clarified that the electronic license plates with distinctive logos are available for citizens and residents in the Kingdom. This service was launched on February 21, 2022.
Conditions for Obtaining a Plate with a Distinctive Logo:
Here are the conditions required to benefit from the new Saudi plate service, which must be met to complete the service without obstacles.
The conditions include the following points according to the official Absher platform website:
- Ensure payment of government fees through "SADAD" channels.
- The old plate must be surrendered to the traffic branch on the specified date for receiving the new plate.
How to Obtain a New Plate with a Distinctive Logo?
If you wish to obtain a new license plate featuring Saudi logos, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform.
- Navigate to "Traffic" from the "My Services" tab.
- Click on "Contact".
- Then select "Request Plate with Logo".
You must pay the fee for the new plate with logos, which is 800 Saudi Riyals, paid only once.
How to Submit a Request for a New Car Plate with Saudi Logos:
Let’s follow the simple steps to request new Saudi vehicle plates through Absher:
- Go to the communication service provided by the General Traffic Administration.
- Select the administration corresponding to your area.
- Choose the "Request Plate with Logo" service from the sub-services.
- Enter the letters and numbers of the plate you wish to place the logo on.
- Write the name of the logo you want in the same format as it appears.
- Include the name of your city. Here you will receive the new plate and surrender the old one.
- Click the submit button, and your matters will be ready.
Important Instructions for the New Saudi Vehicle License Plates Service:
The General Traffic Administration has confirmed some important instructions to consider:
- Those wishing to benefit from the new plate service must ensure they record the information of the plate they wish to replace and specify the desired logo.
- Make sure to attach a copy of the payment receipt from the "Absher" platform when submitting the request.
Sources:
Absher Platform Website: https://tinyurl.com/48f2k26s
General Traffic Administration Website: https://tinyurl.com/5n7pptaa
