Selling a Car for an Elderly Parent or Family Member in the UAE

When this usually comes up

A parent has stopped driving, a relative is in hospital or recovering at home, or someone older simply does not want to deal with buyers and the RTA. The car sits in the car park losing value and gathering fines for an expired registration. Selling it is a kindness, as long as it is done properly and in their name.

Route 1: the owner approves with UAE Pass

• Works if the owner has an active UAE Pass and a valid Emirates ID
• You bring the car and the mulkiya to the showroom
• The owner joins a short call and approves the transfer on their phone, from home or a hospital bed
• Payment goes to the owner's bank account

Route 2: a power of attorney

• Needed if the owner cannot use UAE Pass or their Emirates ID has expired
• It must be notarised and should specifically cover selling and transferring the vehicle
• Some notaries can visit a home or hospital for people who cannot travel
• With the power of attorney and your own Emirates ID, you sign in the owner's place

Things to check first

• Whether the registration has expired: that does not stop a sale to a dealer, the renewal fines are deducted from the price
• Outstanding fines: settled from the price at the sale
• Whether there is a bank loan: If the car has a bank loan, it must be cleared with your bank first: pay it off, get the clearance letter and the mortgage release, and then the car can be sold like any other.
• Whether the car still drives: if not, we arrange collection

Keep it simple for them

Older owners are often the ones targeted by lowball buyers who promise to "take it off your hands". A licensed dealer with one written offer avoids that. When you sell to Carology you get one firm offer with no hidden deductions, you are paid by bank transfer or cash before you leave, and we complete the RTA transfer. The valuation is free and there is no obligation.