How to renew Istimara online?

You need to renew your Istimara or vehicle registration online through Absher every three years to keep your documents current.

Keep in mind that a fine of SR 1,000 to SR 2,000 is imposed for refusing to present Istimara upon the request of an official.

Requirements for Istimara Renewal

1. Istimara renewal can be done only 180 days before its expiry.
2. Istimara Renewal Fee = SR 300. 
3. Valid Fahas or MVPI – Check Fahas Validity online
4. Valid third-party or comprehensive insurance. Recommended: How to get cheap car insurance in Saudi Arabia?

It is worth noting that it was only possible during the coronavirus lockdown to renew Istimara without Fahas. Now you cannot renew it without Fahas. The following message appears if you try to renew it without Fahas.

• The inspection certificate of the vehicle is invalid. The VRR of the vehicle cannot be continued, please visit inspection offices to update the inspection certificate.

Apply for Istimara Renewal Online

To apply for the Istimara renewal online;

• Login to your Absher account https://absher.sa
• Click on the “Services” button under “Vehicles“.
• Select “Vehicles Management“.
• Select the vehicle and click on “Renew Vehicle Registration“.

On the next page, you need to agree to the terms and conditions to renew Istimara online for 3 years. 

Request Postal Delivery

In case you don’t want to visit the traffic police, you can request the delivery of Istimara through Saudi Post within 90 days of its renewal. In order to do that;

• Log in to your Absher account https://www.absher.sa/.
• Click on “My Services“.
• Select “Postal Delivery Service“.
• Click on “Request Postal Document Delivery“.
• Delivery Charges: SR 17.25.

Istimara Collection

The new Istimara cards do not contain an expiry date.

• If your vehicle registration card does not contain an expiry date, you don’t need to visit the Traffic police office to collect it.
• However, in case of an expiry date, you need to book a Muroor appointment for the following purpose.
  • طباعة رخصة سير مركبة = Printing an Istimara.
• SR 100 fine for not collecting Istimara within 7 days of renewal.

Timings of Muroor Offices

• Timing for Istimara collection: 7 am to 6 pm
• Timing for Istimara collection during Ramadan: 10 am until 3 pm

Fine for Expired Istimara

There is a fine of SR 100/year for not renewing Istimara within 60 days of its expiry. In case, your Istimara remained expired for a period of 3 years, you will have to pay a fine of SR 300.