The services were officially inaugurated on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior.

The launch ceremony took place at the General Directorate of Public Security headquarters in Riyadh and was led by Public Security Director Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami.

According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the initiative introduces additional services through both Absher Individuals and Absher Business.

The expansion is part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to modernise government administration, strengthen digital transformation and reduce the need for in-person visits.

For individual users, the newly launched services include the ability to bid on motorcycle licence plates through the individuals’ electronic plate auction.

The package also includes a driving licence printing service, giving eligible beneficiaries access to a dedicated digital transaction process.

Another important addition is a service allowing a resident to replace a previously issued Saudi driving licence, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.

This development may be particularly relevant to expatriates who previously held a Saudi driving licence and need to complete the appropriate replacement procedure.

However, applicants should distinguish this specific transaction from obtaining a new driving licence for the first time or replacing a foreign licence, as different requirements may apply.

The newly introduced individual services also cover several administrative procedures relating to air rifle licensing.

These include issuing and renewing licences, transferring ownership, obtaining replacements for damaged or lost licences, and printing the relevant documents.

All such transactions remain subject to the applicable laws and licensing controls, even when the procedures can be completed electronically.

For business establishments, the Ministry of Interior has introduced further electronic services covering accident notifications and vehicle-related administrative requirements.

The Absher Business additions include an accident notification service and procedures allowing establishments to replace vehicle registration plates.

The announcement also identifies a service for registering vehicle licences for used vehicles as part of the expanded business services.

Another addition enables the transfer of ownership of used vehicles to a main establishment through the relevant electronic service.

Business users can also benefit from the printing of vehicle registration documents following the completion of ownership transfers.

The newly launched services additionally include permits for fireworks displays, which remain subject to the relevant official authorisation requirements.

The Ministry of Interior stated that the initiative forms part of its wider programme to automate government procedures and improve the experience of service users.

The expansion is intended to save time and effort for citizens, residents and visitors while allowing more transactions to be processed without visiting ministry facilities.

Applicants should nevertheless confirm the eligibility criteria, supporting documents and any applicable fees for each individual service before submitting their requests.

The official launch announcement did not specify one standard fee covering all the new transactions, and requirements may differ according to the nature of each service.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to use the official Absher platforms and avoid sharing account passwords or verification codes with unauthorised parties.

The latest additions represent another step in Saudi Arabia’s continuing expansion of digital government services and electronic administrative procedures.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Interior, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.