How to Authorize a Vehicle in Absher: Step-by-Step Guide for Expats and Residents

If you're living in Saudi Arabia and want to allow someone else to legally drive your vehicle—without transferring ownership—you’ll need to authorize your vehicle via the Absher platform. This system is especially useful for expats who want to let a friend, family member, or employee use their car temporarily or regularly.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to authorize a vehicle in Absher, the requirements, conditions, and how the process works for both private and sponsored individuals.

What Is Vehicle Authorization in Absher?

Vehicle Authorization (تفويض المركبة) is a digital service provided by the Absher platform, allowing the registered vehicle owner to give legal permission to another person to drive their vehicle inside or outside Saudi Arabia. It’s a safer and more legal alternative to just handing over your keys.

Types of Vehicle Authorization in Saudi Arabia

Absher offers two main types of vehicle authorizations:

1. Internal Authorization (داخل المملكة)

Allows someone to drive your vehicle within Saudi Arabia.

2. External Authorization (خارج المملكة)

Allows someone to drive your vehicle outside Saudi Arabia, for example, during travel to the UAE, Bahrain, or Jordan.

Who Can Be Authorized?

To authorize someone via Absher, the person must meet the following conditions:

✅ Hold a valid Saudi Iqama or National ID
✅ Have a valid driving license for the vehicle type
✅ Be free of traffic violations or fines
✅ Both parties (owner and driver) must be registered users on Absher

Note: GCC nationals and Saudi citizens can also be authorized, not just expats.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Authorize a Vehicle in Absher

Follow these simple steps to authorize your vehicle via the Absher.sa portal:

🔹 Step 1: Log in to Your Absher Account

Visit Absher website
Click on “Individual”
Log in using your username/Iqama number, password, and OTP received via SMS

🔹 Step 2: Go to “Vehicle Services”

From the dashboard, click on “My Services”
Then select “Vehicles”
Choose “Vehicle Authorization”

🔹 Step 3: Add Authorized Driver

Click on “Add Authorized User” (إضافة مستخدم للمركبة)
Select the vehicle you want to authorize
Enter the Iqama number of the person you’re authorizing
Choose the type of authorization (Internal or External)
Select the start and end date for the authorization
Click Submit

🔹 Step 4: Await Approval from the Authorized Person

The person you’ve authorized will receive a notification in their Absher account.
They must log in to their own Absher and accept the authorization request.
Once accepted, they are legally permitted to drive your vehicle during the specified period.

Important Notes and Conditions

🔸 Maximum Vehicle Authorizations:
You can authorize a maximum of 2 drivers per vehicle at a time.

🔸 Validity Period:
You can set an authorization from 1 day to 1 year.

🔸 Insurance Requirement:
Make sure your vehicle has valid insurance that covers authorized drivers.

🔸 Cancel Authorization Anytime:
You can cancel the authorization via Absher anytime, even before the end date.

How to Cancel Vehicle Authorization in Absher

Log in to Absher
Go to “Vehicle Services”
Click on “Vehicle Authorization”
Select “Manage Authorizations”
Choose the authorization you want to cancel
Click “Cancel” and confirm

Tip: Canceling a vehicle authorization immediately removes the authorized driver’s legal right to drive your vehicle.

Why Use Absher for Vehicle Authorization?

✅ Legally Compliant: Protects you and the driver in case of traffic violations or accidents
✅ Easy and Digital: The whole process is online—no need for physical papers or visits
✅ Temporary or Long-Term Use: Great for employees, family, or visiting relatives
✅ Safer than Informal Agreements: Prevents disputes or misuse of your vehicle

Common Questions (FAQs)

🔸 Can I authorize a vehicle to a family driver?

Yes. If your family driver has a valid driving license and an active Absher account, you can authorize your vehicle to them.

🔸 Can an authorized driver leave Saudi Arabia with my car?

Only if you grant external authorization. Be sure to choose “External Authorization” if the vehicle will be taken out of the country.

🔸 What happens if the authorized driver commits a traffic violation?

Traffic violations will be issued under the authorized driver’s name, not the vehicle owner’s—provided the authorization is active.

🔸 Can I authorize a car that’s under lease or company ownership?

Usually no. Vehicle authorization is typically only available for privately owned vehicles registered under your name.

Final Thoughts

Authorizing a vehicle in Absher is a quick, secure, and official way to let someone else drive your car in Saudi Arabia—without transferring ownership. Whether you need to authorize your family driver, friend, or employee, the process takes just a few minutes and ensures full legal compliance.

For expats in the Kingdom, it’s one of the many useful features of the Absher platform that simplifies life and keeps everything transparent.

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