How much does a new pair of Bahrain license plates cost?

Standard number plates cost 12 BHD per pair, while custom long sport plates cost 17 BHD per pair.

BahrainUpdated for 2026Automotive & Vehicles

Bahrain Vehicle Ownership Transfer & Number Plates Calculator 2026

Calculate official GDT government fees for transferring motor vehicle ownership, vehicle registration card updates, and new number plate sets in Bahrain.

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Calculated Result

Total GDT Statutory Service Fees

Calculator Inputs

Traffic Service Type

Number Plate Format Selection

Include Technical Inspection Fee (10 BHD)?

Years of Plate Number Retention (10 BHD/yr)

Total GDT Statutory Service Fees

Ownership Transfer & Deed Fee

Number Plates Fee

Number Retention Fee

Calculated pursuant to official fee regulations of the General Directorate of Traffic (GDT), Bahrain.

This calculator provides mechanical and technical estimations based on standard performance formulas. Actual numbers may vary depending on manufacturer specifications, vehicle condition, and operating environment. Always refer to your vehicle's official owner manual.

Official Statute: قرارات الإدارة العامة للمرور بوزارة الداخلية بمملكة البحرين بشأن رسوم نقل ملكية المركبات، وتبديل اللوحات المعدنية والاحتفاظ بالأرقام المميزةLast Verified: 2026-09-07

Calculation Methodology

Ownership transfer is 20 BHD (15 BHD transfer + 5 BHD deed fee). Plate replacement is 12 BHD (standard) or 17 BHD (sport/long). Annual plate retention is 10 BHD/year.