How to obtain a vehicle repair certificate from Absher 2024 and the conditions

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As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pursuit of comprehensive digital transformation and the realization of Vision 2030 goals, the Ministry of Interior continues to develop its electronic services through the "Absher" platform, streamlining procedures for citizens and residents and saving them time and effort. The vehicle repair permit issuance service is one of the most prominent services that has been fully automated, eliminating the need for beneficiaries to visit traffic departments to obtain the traditional paper permit.

Importance of vehicle repair permit service

This service is of paramount importance not only for streamlining procedures but also for enhancing security and regulatory oversight. By linking repair shops to a unified electronic system, the relevant authorities ensure that no vehicle involved in criminal incidents or hit-and-run cases is repaired without official documentation. This system also contributes to safeguarding the rights of parties involved in traffic accidents and ensuring the integrity of insurance claims procedures.

Steps to apply for a repair permit via Absher

The Absher platform explained the official steps through which a beneficiary (whether a citizen or resident) can issue a vehicle repair permit electronically, by following this path:

Log in to the Absher electronic platform.
Select the “Vehicle Services” tab.
Click on “Services”.
Select “Vehicle Management”.
Select the vehicle in question and then choose “Issue Repair Permit”.

Service eligibility requirements

To ensure the application is accepted and the document is issued immediately, the General Directorate of Traffic has set several technical and security conditions that must be met by the applicant and the vehicle, namely:

Beneficiary record: There must be no “arrest warrant” registered in the security wanted persons system against the applicant.
Vehicle record: The vehicle must be free of any security circulars such as (theft reports) or circulars (required for transfer of ownership).
Validity of the form: It is always preferable to have a valid vehicle registration certificate to avoid any procedural obstacles.

Work rules and time limits

The system for issuing the paper varies depending on the type of incident, as requests have been classified into two categories to ensure data accuracy:

1. Officially recorded incidents

If the accident is registered with the traffic department or the “Najm” company, the following rules are checked:

The application must be submitted within a maximum period of 90 days from the date of the accident and its registration.
The beneficiary is allowed to issue more than one repair certificate for the same vehicle at the same time, provided that each certificate is related to a different accident and is registered with an independent reference number.

2. Unrecorded accidents

In cases where the beneficiary wishes to repair minor damages for which no official incident has been recorded, the platform has put in place controls to prevent manipulation:

The beneficiary is allowed to submit only one application for the same vehicle during a single calendar year.
After the paper is issued, you must go to the approved workshop and hand over the paper's reference number to document the repair.

Additional services: Driving authorization

In a related context regarding traffic services, the Saudi Traffic Department noted the possibility of adding an authorized driver for the vehicle via “Absher”, which is a legal step that protects the vehicle owner from bearing responsibility for violations or accidents that may be committed by the actual driver, as violations are recorded directly on the authorized driver’s record.