Residents who cannot visit traffic departments personally can now authorize someone else to complete 18 types of traffic transactions on their behalf.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced the new arrangement on November 9, 2026.
Applicants must first complete electronic authentication through the Kuwait Mobile ID application, also called Hawyti or My Identity.
The change covers vehicle registrations, driving licence transactions, ownership transfers, and other services.
Which Traffic Services Can Representatives Handle?
According to the Ministry of Interior, authorized representatives can complete the following transactions:
- Transfer vehicle ownership.
- Process vehicle exports.
- Replace lost or damaged licence plates.
- Renew vehicle registrations.
- Collect vehicle number plates.
- Cancel vehicle registrations.
- Obtain guardian approval for transferring vehicle ownership to a minor.
- Register new vehicles.
- Deregister vehicles for scrapping.
- Arrange new vehicle inspections.
- Process driving licence transactions.
- Process driving permit transactions.
- Transfer traffic violations.
- Handle driving licence withdrawals under the points system.
- Renew traffic signature authorizations.
- Issue traffic signature authorizations.
- Arrange the release of impounded vehicles.
- Refer traffic violations to court.
These services are available through authorized representatives after the required digital authentication.
How Does the New Authorization Work?
The ministry confirmed that applicants must authenticate their requests electronically through Kuwait Mobile ID before another person can handle the transaction.
However, the announcement did not specify the exact steps inside the app or provide a complete document checklist.
Residents should therefore check with the General Department of Traffic before sending a representative.
They should also confirm whether the selected service requires additional documents, appointments, or payments.
Motorists who need to settle outstanding violations can follow our guide on how to check and pay Kuwait traffic fines.
What This Means for Filipino Residents
The new process may benefit OFWs who cannot easily leave work to visit government offices during regular operating hours.
Vehicle owners may also find it useful when arranging registration renewals or other traffic services.
Those applying for a driving licence for the first time can review our Kuwait driving licence application guide for general information.
Residents can also read about Kuwait’s electronic driving licence services and how the country’s traffic procedures have developed.
For official services and current requirements, visit the Kuwait Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Traffic.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information only. Service requirements, eligibility, fees, and procedures may change. Residents should verify the latest instructions with Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior before authorizing another person to handle their transactions.