How to Change Driving Institute in Dubai
Change a Dubai driving institute or branch while protecting your training record, valid permit and traffic-file status.
The practical answer
To change driving institute in Dubai, use the RTA learning-file amendment route after settling the existing institute record. A branch change within the same institute differs from moving to another institute.
How to handle it
1. Ask for your current training record
Obtain a statement of lessons, internal tests, RTA tests, payments and any balance before requesting closure or transfer.
2. Confirm whether it is a branch or institute change
RTA notes that transfer between branches of the same institute is handled differently from moving to another institute, which requires a clearance certificate.
3. Keep the learning permit valid
Renew it if needed and ask both institutes how booked tests or active appointments will be handled.
4. Update the RTA file and verify the new institute
Complete the change through the official route and do not pay for new lessons until the receiving institute can see the correct file and history.
Important: Settle contractual refund or package issues separately; changing the RTA file does not automatically resolve a payment dispute with the old institute.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 8 October 2026 against RTA — Amend Driving-Licence File ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.